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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
$175B
18.11
$20.51
1.37
$5.64
1.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
$175B
Beta
1.37
52-week high
$409.59
52-week low
$267.30
Average daily volume
2.4M
Dividend rate
$5.64
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.32
Quick ratio
0.693
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)
19.95%
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)
18.114
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.831
Price to book
9.77
Price to tangible book (TTM)
14.07
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.741
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.40%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,633.99%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.52%
Forward dividend yield
1.63%
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 adjusted Q3 consensus earnings estimate has increased by 14% since its release, with fiscal 2023 and 2024 outlooks improved by 11% and 15%, respectively, indicating strong financial performance. (finance.yahoo.com)
Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Caterpillar, emphasizing the company's growth potential through high-return products and expanding technology-enabled services. (benzinga.com)
Caterpillar's net margin of 16.62% and return on equity of 14.43% surpass industry averages, showcasing strong profitability and effective cost control. (markets.businessinsider.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 warned of a potential decline in sales for 2025 as dealers reduce equipment purchases due to weak demand influenced by high borrowing costs and persistent inflation. (reuters.com)
BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger cut Caterpillar's price forecast to $414, citing pricing pullbacks and softer 2025 guidance. (benzinga.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Caterpillar stock?
Caterpillar (CAT) has a market cap of $175B as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Caterpillar stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Caterpillar (CAT) stock is 18.11 as of June 27, 2025.
Does Caterpillar stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Caterpillar (CAT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 27, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.64 and the yield is 1.63%. 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 1.37. 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.