Caterpillar Inc (CAT)


Caterpillar Inc. is an industrial company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CAT. It makes equipment and related products for construction and mining, along with off-highway engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its business is organized across several segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other. The company’s offerings range from earthmoving and mining machinery to power generation systems, rail components, financing arrangements, and insurance-related services. Caterpillar was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co., the company operates in the United States and in international markets.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CAT
$970.37
9.2% Upside
Unknown
Fair
July 20, 2026
August 19, 2026
6.52
0.8%
August 4, 2026
43.3x
21.9x
5.8x
398.1 B
448 B
9.8%
99.7%
5.6
29.5%
83.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Not available

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DCF Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$227.17

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

EPV Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Comps Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Analyst Price Target

$970.37

Analysts imply upside of 9.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

70.755 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

76.553 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

14.557 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

16.208 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.33

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

83.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

14

Dividend Payment Date

August 19, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 20, 2026

Dividend Yield

0.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

6.52

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

29.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) has a Buy consensus, with 14 buy, 11 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 14
Hold 11
Sell 1
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
$970.37
Implied upside 9.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

The available analyst price target for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is $970.37. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 9.2%.

The current financial health read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is August 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 6.52, ex-dividend date is July 20, 2026, payment date is August 19, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is 43.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Caterpillar Inc is 398.1 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Caterpillar Inc is 448 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Caterpillar Inc is NYSE-CAT, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Caterpillar Inc is 9.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Caterpillar Inc is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.