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Caterpillar(NYSE) CAT

Market Cap$372.93BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+93,828%
5 Year+319%
1 Year+89%
1 Month-9%
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$822.06
+1.33%
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After hours$821.70-$0.36 (-0.04%)
Caterpillar last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 811.292026-08-25
Caterpillar stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.52%USD 840.872026-08-18
1 month-8.71%USD 888.732026-07-24
3 month-10.67%USD 908.252026-05-27
Year to date+42.48%USD 569.392025-12-31
1 year+89.36%USD 428.442025-08-25
3 year+210.47%USD 261.312023-08-25
5 year+318.55%USD 193.832021-08-26
Since inception+93,828.49%USD 0.861968-01-02

Caterpillar Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$372.93BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$74.73B

Net Income (TTM)

$10.83B

EPS (TTM)

$23.25

P/E Ratio

34.90

Dividend

$6.16

Beta (Volatility)

1.06 (Average)

Price

$822.06

Volume

1,306,121.959

Open

$816.20

Previous Close

$811.29

Daily Range

$812.26 - $824.62

52-Week Range

$410.52 - $1,073.46

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. makes heavy machines for building and digging. Its equipment helps crews build roads, bridges, and power plants. The company also provides engines for ships and data centers.

Industrial Giants and Power Solutions

  • Construction Industries: Machines for infrastructure and building construction; generated $8.346 billion in sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Power & Energy: Reciprocating engines and turbines for power and oil sectors; provided $8.238 billion in sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Resource Industries: Equipment for mining, quarrying, and heavy construction; contributed $4.648 billion in sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Financial Products: Financing and insurance services for machinery and engine customers; earned $1.145 billion in revenues in the second quarter of 2026.

Recent Strategic Expansions

  • Acquired RPMGlobal to expand technology services for mining and construction operations.
  • Raised the quarterly dividend by 8% to $1.63 per share in June 2026.
  • Utilized a $20.0 billion share repurchase authorization to return capital to shareholders.
  • Invested in manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand for power generation engines used in data centers.

Innovation and Global Network

Caterpillar maintains an extensive global dealer network that provides localized product support and maintenance. It also integrates autonomous machine technology and digital fleet management tools to help heavy industry sites operate more efficiently.

Second Quarter Performance Data

  • Total sales and revenues hit $20.543 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 24% year over year.
  • Operating profit reached $4.295 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 50% year over year.
  • Order backlog totaled $72.1 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2026.
  • Enterprise cash reached $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Caterpillar has evolved from a tractor maker into a diversified industrial enterprise providing power, mining, and construction solutions. Its focus on services and advanced technology helps it support global infrastructure development.

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Industry

Machinery

Sector

Industrials

Employees

118,000

CEO

Joseph E. Creed, CPA

Website

www.caterpillar.com

Headquarters

Irving, TX 75039, US

CAT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

33.87%

Operating Margin

17.52%

Net Income Margin

14.50%

Return on Equity

54.14%

Return on Capital

17.34%

Return on Assets

10.56%

Earnings Yield

2.87%

Dividend Yield

0.76%

Payout Ratio

25.96%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$372.93BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

459.68M

Volume

1.31M

Avg. Volume

3.25M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$25.31B

Operating Income

$13.09B

EBITDA

$17.40B

Operating Cash Flow

$13.57B

Capital Expenditure

-$4.58B

Free Cash Flow

$8.99B

Cash & ST Invst.

$6.71B

Total Debt

$45.15B

Caterpillar Performance Analysis

Caterpillar annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 59,427,000,00016.6%
20232023-12-31USD 67,060,000,00012.8%
20242024-12-31USD 64,809,000,000-3.4%
20252025-12-31USD 67,589,000,0004.3%
Caterpillar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-306.5%
Q42025-12-318.5%
Q12026-03-31-9.0%
Q22026-06-3018.0%
Caterpillar annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 12.646.9%
20232023-12-31USD 20.1259.2%
20242024-12-31USD 22.059.6%
20252025-12-31USD 18.81-14.7%
Caterpillar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-305.8%
Q42025-12-314.7%
Q12026-03-316.8%
Q22026-06-3042.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$20.54B

+24.0%

Gross Profit

$7.76B

+42.1%

Gross Margin

37.78%

N/A

Market Cap

$372.93BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.16M

N/A

Employees

118,000

N/A

Net Income

$3.59B

+64.9%

EBITDA

$5.31B

+52.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$6.71B

+23.4%

Total Debt

$45.15B

+10.8%

Accounts Receivable

$24.03B

+19.7%

Inventory

$20.63B

+10.9%

Long Term Debt

$32.04B

+14.6%

Short Term Debt

$13.11B

+2.4%

Return on Assets

10.56%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

20.84%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$3.26B

+50.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$4.37B

+40.0%

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Questions About CAT

What is the current price of Caterpillar?

Caterpillar is trading at $821.47 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Caterpillar?

Over the past 52 weeks, Caterpillar has traded between $410.52 and $1,073.46.

How much debt does Caterpillar have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Caterpillar reported total debt of $45.15B.

How much cash does Caterpillar have on hand?

Caterpillar reported $6.71B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Caterpillar’s dividend yield?

Caterpillar currently has a dividend yield of 0.76%.

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