CAT
Caterpillar Inc
NYSE: CAT · INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
$794.65
+2.85% today
Updated 2026-04-17
Market cap
$361.59B
P/E ratio
41.14
EPS (TTM)
$18.78
Dividend yield
0.77%
52W range
$280 – $802
Volume
2.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C4.5
Quality
C7.5
Profitability
B+3.3
Valuation
D3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.4
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$754.33
-5.07%
12-Month target
$562.76
-29.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$127.70
Margin of safety
-522.28%
1 Strong Buy14 Buy12 Hold2 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 43.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $2.25B — positive
+ Revenue growth 18.00% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 522.28% above intrinsic value
- P/E 41.14x — expensive valuation
- Debt/equity 2.03x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $59.43B | $67.06B | $64.81B | $67.59B | $67.59B | $74.7B |
| Net income | $6.71B | $10.34B | $10.79B | $8.87B | $2.40B | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $18.78 | $22.98 |
| Free cash flow | $5.17B | $9.79B | $8.82B | $10.27B | $2.25B | — |
| Profit margin | 11.28% | 15.41% | 16.65% | 13.13% | 13.10% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | MACLENNAN, DAVID | Buy | 33 | $690.44 |
| 2026-03-26 | CREED, JOSEPH E | Buy | 3 | $703.19 |
| 2026-03-13 | KAISER, JASON | Buy | 186 | $693.99 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Caterpillar Inc trades at $794.65. representing a P/E of 41.14x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.40, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $67.59B. with profit margins at 13.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $127.70.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caterpillar Inc's stock price?
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) trades at $794.65.
Is Caterpillar Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $127.70.
What is the price target of Caterpillar Inc (CAT)?
The analyst target price is $754.33, representing -5.1% downside from the current price of $794.65.
What is the intrinsic value of Caterpillar Inc (CAT)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $127.70, a -522.3% margin of safety versus $794.65.
What is the future stock price of CAT by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Caterpillar Inc could reach $2,510.27 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Caterpillar Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $67.59B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.40 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryFARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio5.35x
ROE43.50%
Beta1.52
50D MA$731.55
200D MA$567.57
Shares out0.47B
Float0.46B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.7M
Performance
1 week+0.50%
1 month+16.71%
3 months+23.14%
YTD+39.05%
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