Is Caterpillar stock a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Caterpillar stock has received a consensus rating of buy. The average rating score is A2 and is based on 27 buy ratings, 15 hold ratings, and 12 sell ratings.What was the 52-week low for Caterpillar stock?
The low in the last 52 weeks of Caterpillar stock was 160.65. According to the current price, Caterpillar is 133.84% away from the 52-week low.What was the 52-week high for Caterpillar stock?
The high in the last 52 weeks of Caterpillar stock was 266.04. According to the current price, Caterpillar is 80.82% away from the 52-week high.What are analysts forecasts for Caterpillar stock?
The 54 analysts offering price forecasts for Caterpillar have a median target of 224.06, with a high estimate of 306.00 and a low estimate of 142.00. The median estimate represents a 95.96 difference from the last price of 215.01.Caterpillar Stock Snapshot
214.93
Bid
7,200.00
Bid Size
214.94
Ask
2,300.00
Ask Size
3/17/2023
Date
4:15 PM
Time
3.36 M
Volume
218.71
Prev. Close
216.52
Open
112.23 B
Market Cap
516.35 M
Number of Shares
211.52
Day Low
217.25
Day High
215.01
160.65
52 Week Low
266.04
52 Week High
215.01
4.93
Dividend
2.18
Dividend Yield
17.24
P/E Ratio
99.85
Free Float in %
15.87
EPS 2023
42.15
Book Value per Share
18.25
Cash Flow per Share
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Caterpillar Historical Prices
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Caterpillar Analyst Data
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Price
*Price Target
Lowest: 142.00
Median: 224.06
Highest: 306.00
*The average price target includes all analyst analysis, not just the most recent analysis presented in the chart.
Caterpillar Analyst Opinions
- All
- Buy
- Hold
- Sell
| 03/10/23 | UBS | Downgraded to Sell | $225 | ||
| 02/13/23 | Baird Patrick & Co | Downgraded to Hold | $230 | ||
| 02/06/23 | Citigroup Corp. | Maintained Hold | $260 | ||
| 02/01/23 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $240 | ||
| 02/01/23 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $306 | ||
| 02/01/23 | Barclays Capital | Maintained Hold | $225 | ||
| 01/13/23 | Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Upgraded to Buy | $295 | ||
| 01/10/23 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $228 | ||
| 12/19/22 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $271 | ||
| 12/14/22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $190 | ||
| 10/31/22 | UBS | Downgraded to Hold | $230 | ||
| 10/28/22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $174 | ||
| 10/28/22 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $218 | ||
| 10/28/22 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $255 | ||
| 10/28/22 | Deutsche Bank | Downgraded to Hold | $221 | ||
| 10/13/22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $143 | ||
| 10/13/22 | Deutsche Bank | Maintained Buy | $196 | ||
| 10/06/22 | J.P. Morgan | Maintained Buy | $220 | ||
| 09/28/22 | Citigroup Corp. | Maintained Hold | $180 | ||
| 08/03/22 | UBS | Maintained Buy | $225 | ||
| 08/03/22 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $236 | ||
| 08/03/22 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $205 | ||
| 08/03/22 | Bernstein | Downgraded to Hold | $195 | ||
| 07/18/22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $142 | ||
| 07/13/22 | Deutsche Bank | Maintained Buy | $227 | ||
| 07/12/22 | J.P. Morgan | Maintained Buy | $205 | ||
| 07/07/22 | Cowen and Company, LLC | Maintained Buy | $225 | ||
| 06/23/22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $161 | ||
| 04/29/22 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $262 | ||
| 04/29/22 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $230 | ||
| 03/28/22 | J.P. Morgan | Maintained Buy | $257 | ||
| 03/11/22 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Hold | $231 | ||
| 03/08/22 | Jefferies & Company Inc. | Upgraded to Buy | $260 | ||
| 01/31/22 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $255 | ||
| 01/13/22 | Barclays Capital | Maintained Hold | $225 | ||
| 12/22/21 | Bernstein | Upgraded to Buy | $240 | ||
| 12/09/21 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $164 | ||
| 10/29/21 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $240 | ||
| 10/29/21 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $166 | ||
| 10/29/21 | UBS | Upgraded to Buy | $235 | ||
| 10/14/21 | Cowen and Company, LLC | Maintained Buy | $241 | ||
| 10/13/21 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $165 | ||
| 08/02/21 | Deutsche Bank | Maintained Buy | $241 | ||
| 08/02/21 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $172 | ||
| 08/02/21 | Credit Suisse | Maintained Buy | $256 | ||
| 07/14/21 | Deutsche Bank | Maintained Buy | $258 | ||
| 06/04/21 | Deutsche Bank | Maintained Buy | $273 | ||
| 05/12/21 | UBS | Maintained Hold | $252 | ||
| 05/03/21 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $245 | ||
| 04/30/21 | BMO Capital Markets | Maintained Buy | $230 |
Caterpillar Estimates* in USD
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 63,051 | 65,480 | 68,969 |
| Dividend | 4.93 | 5.28 | 5.58 |
| Dividend Yield (in %) | 2.18 % | 2.33 % | 2.47 % |
| EPS | 15.87 | 17.19 | 19.53 |
| P/E Ratio | 13.75 | 12.70 | 11.17 |
| EBIT | 10,147 | 10,842 | 11,694 |
| EBITDA | 12,087 | 12,725 | 13,357 |
| Net Profit | 7,852 | 8,425 | 8,979 |
| Net Profit Adjusted | 8,076 | 8,543 | 8,986 |
| Pre-Tax Profit | 10,109 | 10,839 | 11,478 |
| Net Profit (Adjusted) | 10,099 | 10,871 | 11,551 |
| EPS (Non-GAAP) ex. SOE | 15.89 | 17.22 | 19.36 |
| EPS (GAAP) | 15.29 | 17.03 | 18.24 |
| Gross Income | 19,276 | 19,961 | 21,273 |
| Cash Flow from Investing | -1,869 | -1,895 | -1,315 |
| Cash Flow from Operations | 8,717 | 9,674 | 9,912 |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -6,089 | -6,532 | -5,878 |
| Cash Flow per Share | 18.25 | 20.68 | 21.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | 6,751 | 7,741 | 8,424 |
| Free Cash Flow per Share | 12.00 | 14.91 | 18.76 |
| Book Value per Share | 42.15 | 48.55 | 80.09 |
| Net Debt | 2,817 | 1,803 | 6,119 |
| Research & Development Exp. | 2,113 | 2,065 | 2,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | 1,451 | 1,441 | 1,559 |
| Selling, General & Admin. Exp. | 5,874 | 5,963 | 5,609 |
| Shareholder’s Equity | 15,769 | 17,821 | 24,042 |
| Total Assets | 63,973 | 65,749 | 62,305 |
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Previous Quarter ending 12/31/22 |
Current Quarter ending 03/31/23 |
Next Quarter ending 06/30/23 |
Current Year ending 12/31/23 |
Next Year ending 12/31/24 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Estimates | |||||
| No. of Analysts | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
| Average Estimate | 4.017 USD | 3.743 USD | 3.874 USD | 15.871 USD | 17.194 USD |
| Year Ago | 2.690 USD | 2.880 USD | 3.180 USD | 13.840 USD | 15.871 USD |
| Publish Date | 1/31/2023 | 4/27/2023 | 8/2/2023 | - | - |
| Revenue Estimates | |||||
| No. of Analysts | 16 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
| Average Estimate | 15,823 USD | 15,002 USD | 15,748 USD | 63,051 USD | 65,480 USD |
| Year Ago | 13,798 USD | 13,589 USD | 14,247 USD | 59,427 USD | 63,051 USD |
| Publish Date | 1/31/2023 | 4/27/2023 | 8/2/2023 | - | - |
* Average Estimates in Million (e.g. Revenue) or per share (e.g. Dividend). Source: FactSet
Caterpillar Insider Activity
| Name | Date | shares traded | shares held | Price | type (sell/buy) | option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONFIELD ANDREW R J | 03/01/2023 | 16,256.00 | 70,027.00 | 249.31 | Sell | No |
| BONFIELD ANDREW R J | 03/01/2023 | 23,095.00 | 86,283.00 | 127.60 | Buy | No |
| MacLennan David | 02/16/2023 | 400.00 | 3,709.00 | 249.29 | Buy | No |
| Long Suzette M | 02/08/2023 | 1,364.00 | 8,776.00 | 251.65 | Sell | No |
| Long Suzette M | 02/08/2023 | 6,636.00 | 10,140.00 | 250.91 | Sell | No |
| Johnson Denise C | 02/06/2023 | 6,083.00 | 17,968.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Umpleby III Donald J | 02/06/2023 | 20,978.00 | 242,334.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| De Lange Bob | 02/06/2023 | 6,843.00 | 53,162.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Creed Joseph E | 02/06/2023 | 1,972.00 | 3,037.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Creed Joseph E | 02/06/2023 | 5,009.00 | 5,009.00 | n/a | Sell | No |
| Johnson Cheryl H | 02/06/2023 | 1,829.00 | 16,202.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Fassino Anthony D. | 02/06/2023 | 1,551.00 | 14,955.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Long Suzette M | 02/06/2023 | 5,248.00 | 16,776.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| BONFIELD ANDREW R J | 02/06/2023 | 5,328.00 | 63,188.00 | 248.68 | Sell | No |
| Johnson Denise C | 02/06/2023 | 15,446.00 | 24,051.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Umpleby III Donald J | 02/06/2023 | 49,260.00 | 263,312.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| De Lange Bob | 02/06/2023 | 15,446.00 | 60,005.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Johnson Cheryl H | 02/06/2023 | 4,174.00 | 18,031.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Fassino Anthony D. | 02/06/2023 | 4,801.00 | 16,506.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Long Suzette M | 02/06/2023 | 13,359.00 | 22,024.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| BONFIELD ANDREW R J | 02/06/2023 | 15,029.00 | 68,516.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| DICKINSON DANIEL M | 02/05/2023 | 6,070.00 | 5,038.00 | 251.22 | Sell | No |
| Johnson Cheryl H | 02/02/2023 | 9,623.00 | 13,857.00 | 250.68 | Sell | No |
| Johnson Cheryl H | 02/02/2023 | 14,260.00 | 13,857.00 | 250.27 | Sell | No |
| Johnson Cheryl H | 02/02/2023 | 693.00 | 13,857.00 | n/a | Sell | No |
Caterpillar Dividend Calendar
| Date | Name | Dividend | *yield | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Caterpillar Inc. | 4.71 | 1.97 | USD |
| 2021 | Caterpillar Inc. | 4.36 | 2.11 | USD |
| 2020 | Caterpillar Inc. | 4.12 | 2.26 | USD |
| 2019 | Caterpillar Inc. | 3.95 | 2.67 | USD |
| 2018 | Caterpillar Inc. | 3.36 | 2.64 | USD |
| 2017 | Caterpillar Inc. | 3.11 | 1.97 | USD |
| 2016 | Caterpillar Inc. | 3.08 | 3.32 | USD |
| 2015 | Caterpillar Inc. | 3.01 | 4.43 | USD |
| 2014 | Caterpillar Inc. | 2.70 | 2.95 | USD |
| 2013 | Caterpillar Inc. | 2.32 | 2.55 | USD |
| 2012 | Caterpillar Inc. | 2.02 | 2.25 | USD |
| 2011 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.82 | 2.01 | USD |
| 2011 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.80 | 1.99 | USD |
| 2010 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.72 | 1.84 | USD |
| 2010 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.74 | 1.86 | USD |
| 2009 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.68 | 2.95 | USD |
| 2008 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.62 | 3.63 | USD |
| 2007 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.38 | 1.90 | USD |
| 2006 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1.15 | 1.88 | USD |
| 2005 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.96 | 1.66 | USD |
| 2004 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.80 | 1.64 | USD |
| 2003 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.72 | 1.73 | USD |
| 2002 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.70 | 3.06 | USD |
| 2001 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.70 | 2.68 | USD |
| 2000 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.67 | 2.83 | USD |
| 1999 | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.63 | 2.68 | USD |
*Yield of the Respective Date
Caterpillar Inc. Calendar
| Event | Estimate | Info | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Report | 3.743 USD | Q1 2023 Earnings Release | 04/27/2023 |
| Earnings Report | 3.874 USD | Q2 2023 Earnings Release | 08/02/2023 |
| Earnings Report | - | Q3 2023 Earnings Release | 10/26/2023 |
| Earnings Report | - | Q4 2023 Earnings Release | 01/26/2024 |
Caterpillar Inc. Past Events
| Event | Actual EPS | Info | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Report | 3.860 USD | Q4 2022 Earnings Release | 01/31/2023 |
| Press Conference | - | - | 10/27/2022 |
| Press Conference | - | - | 04/28/2022 |
Caterpillar Profile
Caterpillar, Inc. engages in the manufacture of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through the following segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy and Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other. The Construction Industries segment supports customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The Resource Industries segment is responsible for supporting customers using machinery in mining and quarrying applications and it includes business strategy, product design, product management and development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales and product support. The Energy and Transportation segment supports customers in oil and gas, power generation, marine, rail, and industrial applications. The Financial Products segment offers a range of financing alternatives to customers and dealers for caterpillar machinery and engines, solar gas turbines, as well as other equipment and marine vessels. The All Other segment includes activities such as the business strategy, product management and development, and manufacturing of filters and fluids, undercarriage, tires and rims, engaging tools, and fluid transfers.
Moody’s Daily Credit Risk Score
Caterpillar Shareholder
| Owner | in % |
|---|---|
| Freefloat | 99.85 |
| Vanguard Group, Inc. (Subfiler) | 8.99 |
| State Street Corp. | 7.70 |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 5.63 |
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 3.44 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 3.10 |
| BlackRock Fund Advisors | 2.47 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund | 2.34 |
| BlackRock Institutional Trust Co. NA | 2.16 |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.77 |
| Fisher Asset Management LLC | 1.43 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust | 1.42 |
| Washington Mutual Investors Fund | 1.28 |
| American Funds Growth Fund of America | 1.27 |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 1.10 |
Shareholder percentage totals can add to more than 100% because some holders are included in the free float.
Caterpillar Management
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Donald James Umpleby | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| William E. Schaupp | Chief Accounting Officer |
| Matthew R. Jones | Chief Audit Officer |
| Courtney W. Dean | Chief Compliance Officer |
| Ogi Redzic | Chief Digital Officer & Vice President-Cat Digital |
| Andrew Robert John Bonfield | Chief Financial Officer |
| Cheryl H. Johnson | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Jamie L. Engstrom | Chief Information Officer & Vice President |
| Suzette M. Long | Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel |
| Lou Balmer-Millar | Chief Sustainability Officer |
| Karl E. Weiss | Chief Technology Officer |
| Jennifer Kay Driscoll | Director-Investor Relation |
| Donald Hall | Group Chief Financial Officer-Resource Industries |
| Anthony D. Fassino | Group President-Construction Industries |
| Joseph E. Creed | Group President-Energy & Transportation |
| Denise C. Johnson | Group President-Resource Industries |
| Bob de Lange | Group President-Services, Distribution & Digital |
| Kate Kenny | Head-Media Relations & Public Affairs |
| Derrick York | Head-Strategic Invts Dept & Strategic Svcs Div |
| Susan C. Schwab | Independent Director |
| David L. Calhoun | Independent Director |
| Daniel M. Dickinson | Independent Director |
| Kelly Ann Ayotte | Independent Director |
| Gerald Johnson | Independent Director |
| David W. MacLennan | Independent Director |
| Edward Barry Rust | Independent Director |
| Debra L. Reed-Klages | Independent Director |
| Judith F. Marks | Independent Director |
| Rayford Wilkins | Independent Director |
| James C. Fish | Independent Director |
| John Tuntland | Manager-Large Track Type Tractors Global Products |
| Nicole M. Puza | Secretary |
| Brian E. Edwards | Senior Vice President |
| Thomas A. Pellette | Senior Vice President |
| Patrick T. McCartan | Treasurer |
| Philip Kelliher | VP-Americas Distribution Services Division |
| Damien Giraud | VP-Construction Industries Services Division |
| Nigel A. Lewis | VP-Europe & Africa Distribution Services Division |
| Kyle J. Epley | VP-Finance Services Division & Controller |
| Kathryn Dickey Karol | VP-Global Government & Corporate Affairs |
| Christopher Snodgrass | VP-Product Support & Logistics Division |
| Pam Heminger | VP-Strategic Procurement & Planning Division |
| Thomas G. Frake | Vice President-Excavation Division |
| Tana Leigh Utley | Vice President-Large Power Systems Division |