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Caterpillar - CAT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $355.50
  • Forecasted Upside: -6.91%
  • Number of Analysts: 18
  • Breakdown:
  • 3 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$381.90 As of 10/30/2024 03:57 PM ET
▼ -5.61 (-1.45%)

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Analyst Price Target for CAT

Analyst Price Target is $355.50
▼ -6.91% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 18 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Caterpillar in the last 3 months. The average price target is $355.50, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $245.00. The average price target represents a -6.91% upside from the last price of $381.90.

This chart shows the closing price for CAT for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 18 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Caterpillar. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/8/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/6/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/2/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/2/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/31/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/29/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/29/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/14/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$435.00 ➝ $500.00
10/14/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$349.00 ➝ $332.00
10/9/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$380.00 ➝ $445.00
10/9/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$399.00 ➝ $456.00
9/30/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$376.00 ➝ $434.00
8/19/2024Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$338.00 ➝ $321.00
8/7/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$315.00 ➝ $335.00
8/7/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$385.00 ➝ $376.00
8/7/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$270.00 ➝ $285.00
8/7/2024Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $399.00
6/28/2024Raymond JamesInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
6/26/2024CitigroupInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$380.00
4/30/2024HSBCBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $360.00
4/26/2024TD CowenBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$338.00 ➝ $340.00
4/26/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$293.00 ➝ $350.00
4/18/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/16/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$357.00 ➝ $408.00
4/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$385.00 ➝ $435.00
3/14/2024Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$390.00
2/20/2024Evercore ISIDowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line$321.00 ➝ $338.00
2/12/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $340.00
2/6/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$210.00 ➝ $257.00
2/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$345.00 ➝ $385.00
2/6/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$290.00 ➝ $325.00
2/6/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$274.00 ➝ $357.00
2/6/2024TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $338.00
1/8/2024Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$270.00
12/21/2023Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$216.00 ➝ $245.00
12/19/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $293.00
11/20/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$250.00
11/8/2023Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$282.00 ➝ $295.00
11/1/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $274.00
10/16/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $320.00
10/11/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$323.00 ➝ $297.00
8/2/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$183.00 ➝ $234.00
8/2/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$274.00 ➝ $315.00
8/2/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$287.00 ➝ $320.00
8/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $315.00
8/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$240.00 ➝ $285.00
8/2/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $300.00
8/2/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$279.00 ➝ $334.00
8/2/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$283.00 ➝ $323.00
8/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$225.00 ➝ $250.00
7/17/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$240.00 ➝ $270.00
6/21/2023DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageNeutral$263.00
6/16/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $283.00
5/31/2023Tigress FinancialBoost Target$266.00 ➝ $282.00
5/9/2023Evercore ISILower Target$288.00 ➝ $263.00
5/8/2023Robert W. BairdLower Target$185.00 ➝ $180.00
5/1/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$273.00 ➝ $275.00
4/28/2023UBS GroupLower Target$210.00 ➝ $208.00
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$228.00 ➝ $225.00
3/27/2023Robert W. BairdDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$230.00 ➝ $185.00
3/10/2023UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$230.00 ➝ $225.00
2/13/2023Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $230.00
2/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $230.00
2/1/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$228.00 ➝ $240.00
2/1/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $306.00
2/1/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $225.00
1/31/2023William BlairReiterated RatingMarket Perform
1/13/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$217.00 ➝ $295.00
1/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$218.00 ➝ $228.00
12/19/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $271.00
12/14/2022CitigroupBoost Target$250.00
12/14/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$174.00 ➝ $190.00
12/9/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $264.00
12/9/2022CowenBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $264.00
11/1/2022Daiwa Capital MarketsBoost Target$205.00
10/31/2022CitigroupBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $235.00
10/31/2022UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$225.00 ➝ $230.00
10/28/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$236.00 ➝ $255.00
10/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$143.00 ➝ $174.00
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$205.00 ➝ $218.00
10/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$196.00 ➝ $221.00
10/27/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$224.00 ➝ $242.00
10/13/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$142.00 ➝ $143.00
10/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$222.00 ➝ $196.00
10/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $220.00
9/30/2022Tigress FinancialLower TargetBuy$282.00 ➝ $266.00
9/28/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $180.00
8/15/2022CitigroupBoost Target$195.00
8/9/2022Daiwa Capital MarketsLower Target$190.00
8/9/2022CitigroupBoost Target$195.00
8/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $205.00
8/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$226.00 ➝ $236.00
8/3/2022UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $225.00
8/3/2022Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$195.00
7/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupSet Target$226.00
7/18/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$161.00 ➝ $142.00
7/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $227.00
7/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $205.00
7/7/2022CitigroupLower Target$225.00 ➝ $190.00
7/7/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $225.00
7/7/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $225.00
6/23/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$164.00 ➝ $161.00
5/20/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$278.00 ➝ $282.00
5/19/2022Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00
4/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$250.00 ➝ $240.00
4/14/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$242.00 ➝ $250.00
3/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$241.00 ➝ $257.00
3/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$231.00
3/8/2022Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $260.00
2/3/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $278.00
1/31/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $255.00
1/13/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$220.00 ➝ $225.00
1/13/2022CitigroupBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $230.00
1/12/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $250.00
12/22/2021Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$240.00
12/10/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$233.00 ➝ $242.00
12/9/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$166.00 ➝ $164.00
10/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$239.00 ➝ $240.00
10/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$165.00 ➝ $166.00
10/29/2021UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$232.00 ➝ $235.00
10/14/2021Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform$291.00 ➝ $257.00
10/14/2021CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$241.00
10/13/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$172.00 ➝ $165.00
10/12/2021CitigroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$215.00 ➝ $235.00
8/6/2021Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$270.00
8/2/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$181.00 ➝ $172.00
8/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$268.00 ➝ $256.00
8/2/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$258.00 ➝ $241.00
7/14/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $258.00
6/4/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$259.00 ➝ $273.00
5/27/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy$264.00
5/12/2021Evercore ISIBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $303.00
5/12/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $252.00
5/3/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$222.00 ➝ $245.00
4/30/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$190.00 ➝ $230.00
4/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$168.00 ➝ $181.00
4/19/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$265.00
4/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$232.00 ➝ $259.00
4/12/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$265.00
4/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$158.00 ➝ $168.00
3/16/2021CitigroupBoost Target$205.00 ➝ $245.00
3/5/2021Daiwa Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
2/25/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $237.00
2/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$214.00 ➝ $233.00
2/1/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$135.00 ➝ $190.00
2/1/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$154.00 ➝ $158.00
2/1/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$228.00 ➝ $235.00
1/22/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$132.00 ➝ $154.00
1/20/2021Vertical ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$230.00
1/20/2021CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
1/15/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $200.00
1/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$165.00 ➝ $200.00
12/30/2020Robert W. BairdBoost Target$220.00
12/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$122.00 ➝ $132.00
12/15/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $195.00
12/14/2020OTR GlobalUpgradePositive
11/19/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$178.00 ➝ $185.00
10/28/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $175.00
10/28/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$120.00 ➝ $122.00
10/28/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$130.00 ➝ $155.00
10/28/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$171.00 ➝ $186.00
10/27/2020Langenberg & CompanyDowngradeHold ➝ Sell
10/16/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$159.00 ➝ $179.00
10/16/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $220.00
10/13/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$162.00 ➝ $171.00
10/12/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$111.00 ➝ $120.00
9/22/2020Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
9/17/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $175.00
9/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetPositive ➝ Equal Weight$140.00 ➝ $160.00
9/9/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$101.00 ➝ $111.00
8/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$120.00 ➝ $140.00
8/3/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$95.00 ➝ $101.00
8/3/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$144.00 ➝ $159.00
8/3/2020Atlantic SecuritiesUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$140.00
8/2/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageHold
8/2/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHold
7/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetSell ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $150.00
7/16/2020CfraUpgradeBuy
7/15/2020Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy
7/8/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$135.00
6/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$126.50 ➝ $166.00
6/18/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $150.00
6/12/2020Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
6/12/2020BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$130.00
6/11/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$112.00 ➝ $130.00
6/9/2020Standpoint ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/29/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$115.00 ➝ $100.00
4/29/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $112.00
4/28/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupSet TargetBuy$144.00
4/28/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Set TargetBuy$150.00
4/28/2020CfraLower TargetSell$120.00 ➝ $101.00
4/27/2020Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$93.00 ➝ $93.00
4/16/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$140.00
4/13/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$109.00 ➝ $107.00
4/13/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$115.00
4/9/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$162.00 ➝ $148.00
4/9/2020StephensLower TargetUnderweight$100.00 ➝ $80.00
3/31/2020CitigroupLower TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $125.00
3/27/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $109.00
3/27/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$115.00
3/23/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$162.00
3/18/2020UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$110.00 ➝ $100.00
3/17/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$126.00 ➝ $115.00
3/17/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$150.00 ➝ $120.00
3/16/2020Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $137.00
3/13/2020Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$185.00 ➝ $157.00
3/13/2020CitigroupLower TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $130.00
3/11/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $123.00
2/13/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $168.00
2/4/2020CitigroupLower TargetBuy$170.00 ➝ $160.00
2/3/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$185.00
2/3/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Positive$152.00 ➝ $145.00
2/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$160.00 ➝ $150.00
2/3/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$137.00 ➝ $126.00
2/3/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$173.00 ➝ $162.00
1/31/2020CfraDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$156.00 ➝ $120.00
1/21/2020Daiwa Capital MarketsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$143.00 ➝ $165.00
1/20/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$152.00
1/17/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $170.00
1/17/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $173.00
1/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$143.00 ➝ $160.00
12/20/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $178.00
12/18/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$123.00 ➝ $147.00
12/16/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $137.00
12/12/2019Standpoint ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/9/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHold
11/8/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $156.00
(Data available from 10/30/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.64 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 51 very positive mentions
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5/3/2024
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6/2/2024
  • 51 very positive mentions
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7/2/2024
  • 37 very positive mentions
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8/1/2024
  • 46 very positive mentions
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8/31/2024
  • 48 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
9/30/2024
  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 53 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/30/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 53 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, road reclaimers, forestry machines, cold planers, material handlers, track-type tractors, excavators, telehandlers, motor graders, and pipelayers; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools. The company's Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, tractors, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, fleet management products, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions, as well as related parts and services. Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, revolving charge accounts, repair/rebuild financing services, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. Its All Other Operating segment offers filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; logistics solutions and distribution services; brand management and marketing strategy services; and digital investments services. Caterpillar Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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Today's Range

Now: $381.90
Low: $367.20
High: $388.26

50 Day Range

MA: $370.38
Low: $329.32
High: $402.16

52 Week Range

Now: $381.90
Low: $223.76
High: $403.60

Volume

2,948,676 shs

Average Volume

2,624,574 shs

Market Capitalization

$186.77 billion

P/E Ratio

17.39

Dividend Yield

1.46%

Beta

1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Caterpillar?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Caterpillar in the last year: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Evercore ISI, HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Tigress Financial, Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
View the latest analyst ratings for CAT.

What is the current price target for Caterpillar?

16 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Caterpillar in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $355.50, suggesting a possible downside of 6.9%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the highest price target set, predicting CAT will reach $500.00 in the next twelve months. Sanford C. Bernstein has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $245.00 for Caterpillar in the next year.
View the latest price targets for CAT.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Caterpillar?

Caterpillar currently has 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in CAT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Caterpillar's investor relations team?

Caterpillar's physical mailing address is 510 Lake Cook Road Suite 100, Deerfield IL, 60015. The industrial products company's listed phone number is (972) 891-7700 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Caterpillar is www.caterpillar.com. Learn More about contacing Caterpillar investor relations.