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
$181.44B
$21.52
17.46
1.69
$65.66B
$23.58B
$16.27B
$272.57 - $418.50
$391.04
1.84%
3.87
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Caterpillar Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Caterpillar Inc. had a return of 23.84% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.38% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Caterpillar Inc. had an annualized return of 17.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.96%.
CAT
23.84%
-5.74%
10.33%
26.38%
22.26%
17.73%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.00%
-0.84%
7.20%
24.88%
12.77%
10.96%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.04% | 11.21% | 9.72% | -8.36% | 1.18% | -1.60% | 4.36% | 2.86% | 9.83% | -3.47% | 7.95% | 23.84% | |
| 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% | -14.50% | 12.92% | -0.47% | -6.46% | -22.97% |
| 2014 | 4.09% | 3.26% | 2.47% | 6.69% | -3.01% | 6.30% | -6.70% | 8.26% | -9.21% | 3.18% | -0.80% | -9.02% | 3.48% |
| 2013 | 9.80% | -6.12% | -5.85% | -2.02% | 1.33% | -3.86% | 1.21% | -0.45% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 1.49% | 7.34% | 3.42% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, CAT is among the top 23% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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.
Dividends
Dividend History
Caterpillar Inc. provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.42 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.42 | $5.00 | $4.62 | $4.28 | $4.12 | $3.78 | $3.28 | $3.10 | $3.08 | $2.94 | $2.60 | $1.72 |
Dividend yield | 1.50% | 1.69% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 2.26% | 2.56% | 2.58% | 1.97% | 3.32% | 4.33% | 2.84% | 1.89% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
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.
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 13.56%.
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 |
| -47.88% | 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
The current Caterpillar Inc. volatility is 6.54%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Caterpillar Inc. compared to its peers in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for CAT in comparison to other companies of the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Currently, CAT has a PE value of 17.5. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for CAT in comparison to other companies of the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Currently, CAT has a PEG value of 1.7. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Caterpillar Inc..
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