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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 21, 2025Payment date
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
Dividend Amount Per Share
$1.409Quarterly
Dividend Yield
1.63%Sector: Industrials
Sector Average: 1.363%
Sector Average: 1.363%
Payout Ratio
27.43%Dividend Growth
Over 16 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
CAT Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Quarterly | Oct 11, 2023 | $1.30 |
Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Quarterly | Jun 14, 2023 | $1.30 |
Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Quarterly | Apr 12, 2023 | $1.20 |
Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Quarterly | Dec 14, 2022 | $1.20 |
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 $1.409 per share. CAT's annual dividend yield is 1.63%.
When is Caterpillar ex-dividend date?
Caterpillar's previous ex-dividend date was on Apr 21, 2025. Caterpillar shareholders who own CAT stock before this date received Caterpillar's last dividend payment of $1.41 per share on May 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 May 20, 2025, when Caterpillar shareholders who owned CAT shares before Apr 21, 2025 received a dividend payment of $1.41 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 $4.25, and their annual dividend per share is $5.64. CAT's dividend payout ratio is 27.43% ($5.64/$4.25) which is sustainable.