Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
742.83
-10.10 (-1.34%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
740.00
-2.83 (-0.38%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
-1.34%
Market Cap 345.63B
Revenue (ttm) 67.59B
Net Income (ttm) 8.88B
Shares Out 465.29M
EPS (ttm) 18.81
PE Ratio 39.49
Forward PE 32.61
Dividend $6.04 (0.80%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jan 20, 2026
Volume 3,464,935
Open 745.22
Previous Close 752.93
Day's Range 731.04 - 751.49
52-Week Range 267.30 - 789.81
Beta 1.56
Analysts Buy
Price Target 685.39 (-7.73%)
Earnings Date Jan 29, 2026

About CAT

Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools. Its Resourc... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1925
Employees 118,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Caterpillar's revenue was $67.59 billion, an increase of 4.29% compared to the previous year's $64.81 billion. Earnings were $8.88 billion, a decrease of -17.68%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $685.39, which is a decrease of -7.73% from the latest price.

Price Target
$685.39
(-7.73% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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