Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Illinois, United States. Caterpillar is known for producing durable, reliable products that are used in various industries around the world.
Company Info
US1491231015
149123101
Jan 2, 1962
Highlights
$164.37B
$20.48
17.06
1.82
$63.26B
$22.45B
$15.46B
$265.98 - $414.91
$366.81
1.56%
2.02
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) returned -4.76% year-to-date (YTD) and -3.05% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CAT delivered an annualized return of 17.48%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.64%.
CAT
-4.76%
20.29%
-9.44%
-3.05%
22.44%
27.53%
17.48%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.63%
13.31%
-1.23%
9.83%
14.42%
14.61%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CAT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.77% | -7.40% | -4.11% | -5.76% | 10.75% | -4.76% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.04% | 11.21% | 9.72% | -8.36% | 1.18% | -1.60% | 4.36% | 2.86% | 9.83% | -3.47% | 7.95% | -10.67% | 24.66% |
| 2023 | 5.82% | -5.05% | -4.47% | -3.87% | -5.96% | 19.59% | 8.31% | 6.02% | -2.89% | -16.77% | 10.91% | 17.93% | 25.95% |
| 2022 | -2.03% | -6.94% | 18.79% | -5.06% | 2.52% | -17.18% | 11.68% | -6.83% | -11.17% | 32.81% | 9.22% | 1.33% | 18.60% |
| 2021 | 0.98% | 18.07% | 7.41% | -1.18% | 5.69% | -9.73% | -4.49% | 1.99% | -8.96% | 6.86% | -5.23% | 6.93% | 15.95% |
| 2020 | -10.43% | -5.41% | -6.60% | 1.21% | 3.22% | 5.30% | 5.83% | 7.10% | 4.81% | 5.94% | 10.53% | 4.86% | 26.97% |
| 2019 | 5.47% | 3.14% | -1.35% | 3.52% | -14.07% | 13.76% | -2.65% | -9.62% | 6.14% | 9.95% | 5.03% | 2.04% | 19.51% |
| 2018 | 3.78% | -5.01% | -4.69% | -1.56% | 5.23% | -10.69% | 6.64% | -3.44% | 9.82% | -19.93% | 11.83% | -6.34% | -17.56% |
| 2017 | 4.00% | 1.05% | -4.03% | 11.16% | 3.10% | 1.93% | 6.80% | 3.11% | 6.15% | 9.54% | 3.94% | 11.64% | 75.03% |
| 2016 | -7.27% | 8.77% | 13.06% | 2.53% | -6.70% | 4.55% | 10.22% | -0.98% | 8.32% | -5.15% | 14.50% | -2.95% | 42.11% |
| 2015 | -11.91% | 3.66% | -3.46% | 9.46% | -1.80% | -0.59% | -6.44% | -2.79% | -14.49% | 12.92% | -0.47% | -6.46% | -22.97% |
| 2014 | 4.09% | 3.26% | 2.48% | 6.69% | -3.01% | 6.30% | -6.70% | 8.26% | -9.21% | 3.18% | -0.80% | -9.02% | 3.48% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CAT is 43, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Caterpillar Inc. provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.64 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.64 | $5.42 | $5.00 | $4.62 | $4.28 | $4.12 | $3.78 | $3.28 | $3.10 | $3.08 | $2.94 | $2.60 |
Dividend yield | 1.65% | 1.49% | 1.69% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 2.26% | 2.56% | 2.58% | 1.97% | 3.32% | 4.33% | 2.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Caterpillar Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $2.82 | |||||||
| 2024 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.42 |
| 2023 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| 2022 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.62 |
| 2021 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.28 |
| 2020 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.12 |
| 2019 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.78 |
| 2018 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.28 |
| 2017 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.10 |
| 2016 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.08 |
| 2015 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.94 |
| 2014 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Caterpillar Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.65%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Caterpillar Inc. has a payout ratio of 27.45%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Caterpillar Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Caterpillar Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Caterpillar Inc. was 73.43%, occurring on Mar 2, 2009. Recovery took 396 trading sessions.
The current Caterpillar Inc. drawdown is 17.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.43% | Jul 20, 2007 | 407 | Mar 2, 2009 | 396 | Sep 24, 2010 | 803 |
| -60.65% | Apr 27, 1981 | 922 | Dec 13, 1984 | 700 | Sep 24, 1987 | 1622 |
| -54.48% | Apr 30, 1999 | 373 | Oct 18, 2000 | 687 | Jul 18, 2003 | 1060 |
| -47.89% | Oct 6, 1987 | 768 | Oct 17, 1990 | 662 | Jun 1, 1993 | 1430 |
| -44.63% | Jul 17, 2014 | 384 | Jan 25, 2016 | 315 | Apr 25, 2017 | 699 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Caterpillar Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Caterpillar Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -2.3%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Caterpillar Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CAT, comparing it with other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Currently, CAT has a P/E ratio of 17.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CAT compared to other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. CAT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CAT relative to other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Currently, CAT has a P/S ratio of 2.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CAT in comparison with other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Currently, CAT has a P/B value of 9.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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