Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Caterpillar Inc. is an industrial company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CAT. It makes equipment and related products for construction and mining, along with off-highway engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its business is organized across several segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other. The company’s offerings range from earthmoving and mining machinery to power generation systems, rail components, financing arrangements, and insurance-related services. Caterpillar was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co., the company operates in the United States and in international markets.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CAT
$584.16
-27.8% Downside
Overvalued
$975.61
20.6% Upside
Undervalued
Good
0.8%
November 4, 2026
33.9x
18.9x
4.9x
371.9 B
406.3 B
10.8%
99.7%
5.1
25.9%
82.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$584.16

Estimated downside of 27.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$566.42

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$261.75

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$597.33

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$597.51

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$975.61

Analysts imply upside of 20.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

74.729 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

79.207 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

16.251 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

17.617 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.27

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

82.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

47

Dividend Yield

0.8%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

25.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) has a Buy consensus, with 13 buy, 12 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 13
Hold 12
Sell 1
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$584.16
Estimated downside 27.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 27.8%
Analyst Target
$975.61
Implied upside 20.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is $584.16. This implies an estimated downside of 27.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 27.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is $975.61. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 20.6%.

The current financial health read for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is November 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.8%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is 33.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Caterpillar Inc is 371.9 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Caterpillar Inc is 406.3 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Caterpillar Inc is NYSE-CAT, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE-CAT) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Caterpillar Inc is 10.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Caterpillar Inc is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.