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.
$813.94
▲ $13.80 (1.72%)Today
Open
$802.38
High
$821.00
Low
$801.00
Volume
2M
$416.4452-Week Range$1,073.46
Current: $813.94 · Mid Range
MARKET CAP
$374.1B
P/E (TTM)
35.1x
P/B RATIO
19.3x
ROE
57.0%
EPS (TTM)▲ 24.0% Rev YoY
$23.20
DIVIDEND YIELD
0.80%
BETA
1.59
High volatility vs. market
Company Info
Industry
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Country
United States
Leadership
MJ
Mr. Joseph E. Creed CPA
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Score
Strong Growth48/ 100
Val
20
Grw
78
Qly
50
Value 40%·Growth 35%·Quality 25%
Price History
$813.94▲ $391.16 (92.52%)
Overlays
Oscillators
Generating analysis...
01 / Income Statement
Income Statement
Revenue & Margin Trend
| Period | Revenue | OpEx | EBITDA | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59.43B | $8.68B | $11.41B | $6.71B | $12.64 |
| 2023 | $67.06B▲ | $10.30B | $15.71B | $10.34B▲ | $20.12 |
| 2024 | $64.81B▼ | $10.25B | $16.04B | $10.79B▲ | $22.05 |
| 2025 | $67.59B▲ | $10.33B | $14.30B | $8.88B▼ | $18.81 |
02 / Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Cash & Equivalents
$9.98B
Total Debt
$43.33B
Assets Distribution
Current Assets
Non-Current Assets
Liabilities & Equity
Current Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Equity
03 / Cash Flow
Cash Flow
Positive free cash flow of $7.5B — 63% of operating cash flow.
Operating CF
$11.7B
Free Cash Flow
$7.5B
Investing CF
-$4.7B
Financing CF
-$3.9B
Cash Flow Mix
Operating Cash$11.7B
Investing Cash-$4.7B
Financing Cash-$3.9B
Net Change$3.1B
FCF Generation
The company converts 63% of operating cash flow into free cash flow, providing ample flexibility for capital allocation.
CapEx Burden
Capital expenditures consume $4.7B of operating cash. Monitor for maintenance vs. growth CapEx split.
Is the cash flow sustainable?
Positive Free Cash Flow
The company has flexibility for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment in growth opportunities.
04 / Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios
Profitability
Gross Margin
31.8%
Gross Profit / Revenue
Operating Margin
16.5%
Op. Income / Revenue
Net Margin
13.1%
Net Income / Revenue
ROIC
13.7%
Return on Invested Capital
Liquidity & Leverage
Current Ratio
1.44x
Current Assets / Current Liab.
Cash Ratio
0.27x
Cash / Current Liab.
Debt-to-Equity
2.03
Total Debt / Equity
Asset Turnover
0.69
Revenue / Total Assets
Returns
ROE
57.0%
Return on Equity
ROA
9.0%
Return on Assets
EPS (TTM)
$23.20
Earnings Per Share
06 / Historical Trends
Historical Trends
Revenue
+4.4% CAGRNet Income
+9.8% CAGREPS
+14.2% CAGR05 / Dividends
Dividends & Yield
Dividend Yield
0.80%
Annual
Annual Dividend
$6.51
Per Share
Payout Ratio
28.1%
Div / EPS
Est. Div Growth
+9.6%
Approx. YoY
Dividend Safety Assessment
The payout ratio of 28% suggests ample room for dividend growth and sustainability. The company retains over half of its earnings for reinvestment.
Recent Dividend Payments
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | $1.63 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1.51 |
| 2026-01-20 | $1.51 |
| 2025-10-20 | $1.51 |
| 2025-07-21 | $1.51 |
| 2025-04-21 | $1.41 |
| 2025-01-21 | $1.41 |
| 2024-10-21 | $1.41 |
| 2024-07-22 | $1.41 |
| 2024-04-19 | $1.30 |
Institutional Ownership
Moderate Institutional Support
Top 3 institutional holders control 22.3% of shares, providing a stable foundation of institutional capital.
Retail Influence
Lower institutional concentration means retail sentiment and broader market trends may drive price action more noticeably.
Top Institutional Holders
Blackrock Inc.8.26%
37.99M shares
State Street Corporation7.48%
34.39M shares
Vanguard Capital Management LLC6.54%
30.08M shares
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co3.16%
14.51M shares
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC2.62%
12.03M shares
Top ETFs Holding
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund3.18%
14.62M shares
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard 500 Index Fund2.60%
11.93M shares
iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P 500 ETF1.38%
6.34M shares
Fidelity Concord Street Trust-Fidelity 500 Index Fund1.30%
5.96M shares
SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST-State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust1.21%
5.58M shares
07 / Market Events
Market Events
Upcoming Earnings
OCT
29THU
DateOct 29, 2026
DayThursday
Revenue Est.$20.4B
EPS Est.$6.92
Split Record
| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-14 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1997-07-14 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1994-09-06 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1976-07-26 | Forward | 3:2 |
08 / Market Intelligence
Market Intelligence
Analyst Consensus
Consensus (28 Ratings)
Buy
Strong Buy
1
Buy
13
Hold
12
Sell
1
Strong Sell
1
Recent Insider Trades
CREED JOSEPH E
Chief Executive Officer
Sale
44,403 shs
CREED JOSEPH E
Chief Executive Officer
Sale
32,401 shs
JOHNSON GERALD
Director
Sale
211 shs
KEENE NAZZIC S
Director
Sale
211 shs
Price Targets
Upside to Mean+19.9%
$575$976$1225
Low
$575.00
Mean
$975.61
Median
$980.50
High
$1,225.00
Earnings History
Beat Rate
4/4
Avg Surprise
+17.5%
| Period | Est. EPS | Act. EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | $4.52 | $4.95 | +9.4% |
| 2025-12 | $4.71 | $5.16 | +9.5% |
| 2026-03 | $4.64 | $5.54 | +19.3% |
| 2026-06 | $6.20 | $8.17 | +31.8% |