Time to Buy This Dividend Giant?

By Chris Hill – Apr 22, 2013 at 6:22PM

NYSE: CAT

Caterpillar

Market Cap

$204B

Today's Change

(1.12%) $4.83

Current Price

$434.35

Price as of July 25, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET

Could this depressed industry leader be a great dividend play for your portfolio?

The following video is from Monday's MarketFoolery, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Bryan Hinmon, Jim Gillies, and Jason Moser discuss the top business and investing stories of the day.

Caterpillar's (CAT 1.12%) first-quarter profit fell 45% and the company lowered guidance. But its CEO said that his confidence is at a two-year high and sales in China rose. Should investors buy the stock? In this installment, our analysts discuss Caterpillar's future and explain why Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA 0.38%) could be a hidden winner.

The relevant video segment can be found between 1:00 and 5:05.

For the full video of today's MarketFoolery, click here.

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