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CAT

Caterpillar Inc

NYSE: CAT · INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY

$926.46
+1.83% today

Updated 2026-06-03

Market cap
$415.59B
P/E ratio
44.85
P/S ratio
5.87x
EPS (TTM)
$20.12
Dividend yield
0.66%
52W range
$333 – $931
Volume
2.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+
4.5
Quality
C
8.0
Profitability
A
4.3
Valuation
C
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.4
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →210 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$913.29
-1.42%
12-Month target
$562.76
-39.26%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
1 Strong Buy14 Buy10 Hold3 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ ROE 50.48% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $1.55B — positive
+ Revenue growth 22.20% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- P/E 44.85x — expensive valuation
- Debt/equity 2.31x — high leverage

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$59.43B$67.06B$64.81B$67.59B$70.75B$75.6B
Net income$6.71B$10.34B$10.79B$8.87B$2.55B
EPS$20.12$24.00
Free cash flow$5.17B$9.79B$8.82B$10.27B$1.55B
Profit margin11.28%15.41%16.65%13.13%13.30%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-05-26EPLEY, KYLE JOSEPHBuy6$908.55
2026-05-26CREED, JOSEPH EBuy18$908.55
2026-05-14JOHNSON, DENISE CSale16,078$196.70

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CAT$415.59B677.38.04.34.5Strong Buy
GE$307.92B594.08.03.75.0Buy
GEV$277.29B678.07.04.35.5Strong Buy
RTX$239.86B597.36.04.36.0Buy
BA$189.67B455.35.03.03.5Hold
UNP$159.91B604.09.53.35.0-76.09%Buy

Smart narrative

Caterpillar Inc trades at $926.46. representing a P/E of 44.85x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. 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 $70.75B. with profit margins at 13.30%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Caterpillar Inc's stock price?
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) trades at $926.46.
Is Caterpillar Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 67/100 (Grade B, Buy).
What is the price target of Caterpillar Inc (CAT)?
The analyst target price is $913.29, representing -1.4% downside from the current price of $926.46.
What is the future stock price of CAT by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Caterpillar Inc could reach $518.37 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Caterpillar Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $70.75B.
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 ratio5.87x
ROE50.48%
Beta1.63
50D MA$774.73
200D MA$610.32
Shares out0.46B
Float0.46B
Short ratio
Avg volume2.5M

Performance

1 week-3.74%
1 month+0.12%
3 months+19.66%
YTD+53.26%
1 year
3 years
5 years