Caterpillar Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $317.74B
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.30
- Forward P/E
- 26.39
- Dividend yield
- 0.66%
- 52-week range
- $510.21$1,073.46
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.51M
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $681.23 - $696.05 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $1,073.46 |
| 52-Week Low | $510.21 |
| Open | $694.37 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.02M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.51M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 74.73B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 10.84B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 8.99B |
| EPS (TTM) | $23.22 |
| Profit Margin | 14.51% |
| Operating Margin | 17.52% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 55.91% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.33 |
| Annual Dividend | $4.65 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 20.03% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 317.74B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 462.50M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 29.30 |
| Forward P/E | 26.39 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.25 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 16.38 |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.86 |
| 50-Day MA | $808.18 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $807.14 |
| 1-Year Change | +35.26% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Caterpillar at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Caterpillar (CAT) has a market capitalization of $317.74B. The stock trades at 29.3× trailing earnings, 26.4× forward earnings and 4.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $10.84B on revenue of $74.73B (a 14.5% profit margin) and generated $8.99B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 18.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $6.71B in cash and securities against $45.15B of debt, a net debt position of $38.43B.
Caterpillar pays a quarterly dividend totaling $4.65 per share a year, a 0.66% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 20% payout ratio and 32 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 35.3% over the past year. At $687.00 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $510.21 to $1073.46, below its 200-day moving average of $807.14.
Based on 27 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $983.21, 43.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caterpillar
What is the current stock price for CAT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CAT stock trades at $687.00. The 52-week range is $510.21–$1,073.46, with a day range of $681.23–$696.05.
What is the P/E ratio for CAT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Caterpillar's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 29.3, meaning investors pay $29.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 26.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Caterpillar operates in the Industrials sector.
Does CAT pay dividends?
Yes, Caterpillar pays a 0.66% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($4.65 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 20.0%. The next ex-dividend date is October 26, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CAT?
Based on ratings from 27 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CAT is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $983.21, a 43.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $687.00.
What is the market cap of CAT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Caterpillar's market capitalization is $317.74B, classifying it as a mega-cap company. Caterpillar operates in the Industrials sector within the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.