Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
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Caterpillar (CAT) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows CAT’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 20, 2026Payment date
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$1.51Quarterly
Dividend Yield
0.98%Sector: Industrials
Sector Average: 1.17%
Sector Average: 1.17%
Payout Ratio
61.86%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
CAT Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Quarterly | Apr 08, 2026 | $1.51 |
Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | Quarterly | Dec 10, 2025 | $1.51 |
Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 06, 2025 | $1.51 |
Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Jun 11, 2025 | $1.51 |
Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Apr 09, 2025 | $1.41 |
Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Dec 10, 2024 | $1.41 |
Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 09, 2024 | $1.41 |
Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Jun 12, 2024 | $1.41 |
Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 10, 2024 | $1.30 |
Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Dec 13, 2023 | $1.30 |
FAQ
Does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Yes, CAT has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Caterpillar's dividend?
CAT pays a dividend of $1.51 per share. CAT's annual dividend yield is 0.98%.
When is Caterpillar ex-dividend date?
Caterpillar's previous ex-dividend date was on Apr 20, 2026. Caterpillar shareholders who own CAT stock before this date received Caterpillar's last dividend payment of $1.51 per share on Nov 20, 2025. CAT's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Caterpillar dividend payment date?
Caterpillar's next quarterly payment date is on Nov 20, 2025, when Caterpillar shareholders who owned CAT shares before Oct 20, 2025 received a dividend payment of $1.51 per share. Add CAT to your watchlist to be reminded of CAT's next dividend payment.
Does Caterpillar have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, CAT's past year earnings per share was $5.54, and their annual dividend per share is $5.84. CAT's dividend payout ratio is 61.86% ($5.84/$5.54) which is sustainable.