Caterpillar stock analysis
Caterpillar (0Q18) Share Price & Analysis
0Q18 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 535.60 - EUR 555.00
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 464.00 - EUR 937.20
- Previous Close
- EUR 550.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 470
- Market Cap
- EUR 251.26B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 410.96B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 7.93B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 45.20B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 23.4
- Beta
- 0.58
- Next Earnings
- Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 5.89
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.05%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability And Cash Generation
Caterpillar combines strong revenue growth with resilient margins and materially improved cash generation. This supports reinvestment in capacity and technology, strengthens financial self-funding, and provides flexibility to return capital while serving cyclical industrial markets.
Record Backlog And Order Momentum
A record backlog and broad-based order growth provide meaningful forward visibility for equipment demand across construction, mining, and energy. Continued sequential backlog expansion can support production utilization and revenue durability over the coming quarters.
Installed-Base And Dealer Advantage
Caterpillar’s large installed base and global dealer network support recurring parts, maintenance, rebuild, and technology revenue after the initial equipment sale. This lifecycle model can deepen customer relationships, improve revenue resilience, and capture value across long operating lives.
Bears Say
High Financial Leverage
A debt-heavy capital structure can amplify the effect of downturns in construction, mining, and energy demand. Higher leverage may constrain financial flexibility, increase interest and refinancing exposure, and make earnings and cash allocation more sensitive to cyclical weakness.
Tariff And Margin Pressure
Significant tariff costs and higher freight and manufacturing expenses are expected to pressure near-term profitability. If these costs persist, they could reduce margin conversion from strong sales, constrain investment returns, and require continued pricing or efficiency actions.
Capacity And Execution Constraints
Capacity constraints and production-ramp inefficiencies may limit Caterpillar’s ability to convert strong demand and backlog into timely deliveries. Delays or higher costs during expansion could defer revenue, pressure margins, and complicate execution across growing end markets.
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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 (0Q18) Earnings & Revenues
0Q18 Company Deck
0Q18 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 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| Technical Analysis | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 2 | 0 | 10 |
