Caterpillar/$CAT
13:30
15:10
16:45
18:25
20:00
1D1W1MYTD1Y5YMAX
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Ticker
$CAT
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
112,900
ISIN
US1491231015
Website
Caterpillar Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$168B
17.44
$20.51
1.35
$5.64
1.69%
Price and volume
Market cap
$168B
Beta
1.35
52-week high
$409.59
52-week low
$267.30
Average daily volume
2.2M
Dividend rate
$5.64
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.32
Quick ratio
0.685
Long term debt to equity
142.883
Total debt to equity
213.547
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
26.88%
Interest coverage (TTM)
26.02%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
14,717
Gross margin (TTM)
31.84%
Net profit margin (TTM)
15.71%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.06%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.20%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$560,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.35%
Return on equity (TTM)
55.65%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.436
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.725
Price to book
9.4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
13.55
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.89
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.57%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,633.99%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.58%
Forward dividend yield
1.69%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.58%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-7.36%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.29%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.47%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
19.83%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.30%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.25%
What the Analysts think about Caterpillar
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Caterpillar stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation segment has shown resilience, with revenue edging up due to price hikes, making it the company's largest segment. (reuters.com)
Analysts like Goldman Sachs maintain a Buy rating, emphasizing Caterpillar's growth potential through high-return products and expanding technology-enabled services. (benzinga.com)
Caterpillar's adjusted earnings per share in Q2 2024 exceeded consensus estimates, demonstrating resilience amid a macroeconomic slowdown. (benzinga.com)
Caterpillar reported lower-than-expected first-quarter profits due to weakened demand for construction equipment and ongoing global uncertainties, including U.S. tariff policies. (reuters.com)
The company anticipates an additional tariff-related cost headwind of between $250 million and $350 million in its second quarter. (reuters.com)
Caterpillar warned of a slight sales drop in 2025 as dealers scale back equipment purchases due to weak demand driven by high borrowing costs and persistent inflation. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 22 May 2025.
Caterpillar Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Caterpillar Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Caterpillar News
AllArticlesVideos
SouthBank Legal Expands Corporate Compliance, White Collar, and Investigations Team With Hire of Former Senior ADM and Caterpillar In-House Counsel Brendan J. Gardiner
Business Wire·1 day ago
Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys Jabil, more Caterpillar and sells Apple covered calls
CNBC Television·1 day ago
Caterpillar's Energy, Transportation Unit Will Power Next Growth Wave: Analyst
Benzinga·3 days ago
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Real-time US market data is sourced from the IEX order book provided by Polygon. After-hours US market data is 15 minutes delayed and may differ significantly from the actual tradable price at market open.
Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul21
Caterpillar
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Aug20
Caterpillar
Dividend·Payment
$1.51Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Caterpillar stock?
Caterpillar (CAT) has a market cap of $168B as of June 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Caterpillar stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Caterpillar (CAT) stock is 17.44 as of June 19, 2025.
Does Caterpillar stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Caterpillar (CAT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.64 and the yield is 1.69%. Caterpillar has a payout ratio of 26.88% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Caterpillar dividend payment date?
The next Caterpillar (CAT) dividend payment is scheduled for August 20, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Caterpillar?
Caterpillar (CAT) has a beta rating of 1.35. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.