Caterpillar (CAT1) Stock Price & Analysis
CAT1 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 557.00 - EUR 571.60
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 464.50 - EUR 936.20
- Previous Close
- EUR 589.80
- Volume
- 312
- Average Volume (3M)
- 770
- Market Cap
- EUR 255.46B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 410.96B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 7.93B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 45.20B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 24.3
- Beta
- 0.53
- Next Earnings
- Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 5.95
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Oct 26, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 0.96%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash Generation
Caterpillar is converting strong demand into substantial earnings and cash, supporting reinvestment, dividends, and resilience through industry cycles. The combination of high operating margins and improved free cash flow provides meaningful capacity to fund growth while preserving shareholder returns.
Record Backlog And Broad-based Demand
A record backlog across construction, power and energy, and resource industries gives Caterpillar substantial forward revenue visibility. Broad-based order momentum reduces reliance on one end market and supports production utilization and earnings over the next several quarters.
Durable Installed-base And Aftermarket Model
Caterpillar’s large installed base creates recurring parts and service revenue after the initial equipment sale. This lifecycle model can provide more frequent, durable customer engagement and partially cushion the company when new equipment purchases weaken during cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
Debt-heavy Capital Structure
Elevated leverage increases Caterpillar’s sensitivity to weaker equipment demand, lower asset utilization, and financing stress during an industry downturn. It can also constrain financial flexibility by increasing the importance of maintaining cash flow and disciplined capital allocation.
Tariffs And Cost Pressure Threaten Margins
Tariffs, freight, manufacturing expenses, and strategic investment are creating a material cost burden that may limit margin expansion despite strong sales. If these pressures persist, they could reduce operating leverage and constrain the conversion of backlog growth into profit.
Capacity Constraints And Ramping Inefficiencies
Capacity constraints can prevent Caterpillar from fully monetizing strong orders and backlog, particularly in power-generation products. Expansion-related inefficiencies, depreciation, and material costs may also weigh on execution and margins until new production capability reaches a steadier operating level.
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Company Description
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to the mining sector, this division supplies powerful equipment such as electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, specialized hard rock vehicles, and a diverse fleet of mining, off-highway, and articulated trucks. It also offers longwall miners, wheel dozers, fleet management systems, autonomous vehicle solutions, crucial machinery components, selected work tools, and comprehensive safety and performance solutions for mining operations. Energy & Transportation: This segment focuses on power generation and propulsion systems. It provides reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated power solutions, industrial turbines and associated services, remanufactured engines and parts, centrifugal gas compressors, and diesel-electric locomotives with related components and services. These products serve critical sectors including marine, oil and gas, industrial applications, and electric power generation. Financial Products: This segment supports customers with a variety of financial services, such as operating and finance leases, installment sale agreements, working capital loans, and wholesale financing schemes. It also offers insurance and risk management products tailored for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. All Other: This encompassing segment is responsible for manufacturing essential consumables and components like filters, fluids, undercarriage parts, and ground engaging tools.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO
- Joseph E. Creed
- Employees
- 118,000
- Website
- www.caterpillar.com
- Address
- 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard Suite 100, Irving, TX, 75039, US
Caterpillar (CAT1) Earnings & Revenues
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CAT1 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was strongly positive overall. Caterpillar reported record quarterly sales, substantial earnings growth, a record backlog, broad-based order strength and healthy end markets across all three primary segments. The main challenges were capacity constraints, operational ramping issues, tariffs, freight and manufacturing cost pressures, regional softness, and a fourth-quarter dealer inventory headwind. Management nevertheless maintained its full-year sales growth and cash flow outlook and expressed confidence in a strong finish to the year.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |