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
| ISIN | US1491231015 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 149123101 |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery |
Highlights
| Market Cap | $127.64B |
|---|---|
| EPS | $17.65 |
| PE Ratio | 14.21 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.48 |
| Revenue (TTM) | $66.59B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $15.57B |
| EBITDA (TTM) | $15.74B |
| Year Range | $201.99 - $292.37 |
| Target Price | $262.86 |
| Short % | 1.93% |
| Short Ratio | 2.55 |
Share Price Chart
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Performance
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.
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Return
Caterpillar Inc. had a return of 9.38% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Caterpillar Inc. had an annualized return of 15.01%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.87%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.38% | 19.67% |
| 1 month | 10.75% | 8.42% |
| 6 months | 14.45% | 7.29% |
| 1 year | 11.17% | 12.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.44% | 10.75% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 15.01% | 9.87% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -5.96% | 19.59% | 8.31% | 6.02% | -2.89% | -16.77% | 10.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | 0.39 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.91 |
Dividend History
Caterpillar Inc. granted a 1.95% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $5.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.00 | $4.62 | $4.28 | $4.12 | $3.78 | $3.28 | $3.10 | $3.08 | $2.94 | $2.60 | $1.72 | $2.48 |
Dividend yield | 1.95% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 2.26% | 2.56% | 2.58% | 1.97% | 3.32% | 4.33% | 2.84% | 1.89% | 2.77% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2012 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
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Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.43% | Jul 20, 2007 | 407 | Mar 2, 2009 | 396 | Sep 24, 2010 | 803 |
| -55.69% | Apr 27, 1981 | 922 | Dec 13, 1984 | 653 | Jul 17, 1987 | 1575 |
| -52.31% | Apr 30, 1999 | 373 | Oct 18, 2000 | 685 | Jul 16, 2003 | 1058 |
| -47.56% | Oct 10, 1973 | 247 | Oct 1, 1974 | 332 | Jan 23, 1976 | 579 |
| -44.77% | Oct 6, 1987 | 768 | Oct 17, 1990 | 635 | Apr 22, 1993 | 1403 |
Volatility Chart
The current Caterpillar Inc. volatility is 5.79%, 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.