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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price & Analysis
9,739 Followers
CAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$201.86 - $380.62
Previous Close$343.38
Volume2.21M
Average Volume (3M)2.44M
Market Cap
$171.48B
Enterprise Value$174.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2024EPS Estimate
$5.54Last Dividend Ex-Date
Apr 19, 2024Dividend Yield1.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)22.15
Shares Outstanding499,377,269
10 Day Avg. Volume2,899,108
30 Day Avg. Volume2,444,493
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.43
Alpha0.00930
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)12.59
Price to Sales (P/S)2.56
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.70
P/FCF Ratio12.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$341.22Price Target Upside-2.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
Caterpillar News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceEarnings per share beat the consensus, with better operating income from Energy & Transportation.
Market Position And Growth PotentialWith key sectors like Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation still at lower cycle stages and megatrends like infrastructure and reshoring, there is an anticipated continuation of cycle upside.
Operational EfficiencyCAT's management team is investing in capacity on engines to meet demand, indicating clear visibility into this investment given the continued tightness and demand in this area.
Bears Say
Financial OutlookThe above factors will make it difficult for CAT to deliver on its flat revenue guidance for 2024.
Inventory And DemandChannel inventory concerns arose with end user demand down, indicating potential future dealer destocking needs and impact on production/earnings trajectory.
Market ConditionsWith the business looking to be flattening over the near term, cycle concerns will be amplified and cap multiple expansion opportunities.
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Ownership Overview
2.20% Insiders
21.30% Mutual Funds
21.08% Other Institutional Investors
55.42% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Macro & PoliticalRisks related to catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that may disrupt the company’s business
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CAT FAQ
What was Caterpillar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Caterpillar lowest stock price was $201.86 and its highest was $380.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Caterpillar’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2024 which is in 89 days.
How were Caterpillar’s earnings last quarter?
Caterpillar released its earnings results on Apr 25, 2024. The company reported $5.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.139 by $0.461.
Is Caterpillar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Caterpillar’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Caterpillar pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.51%. See more information on Caterpillar dividends here
What is Caterpillar’s EPS estimate?
Caterpillar’s EPS estimate is $5.54.
How many shares outstanding does Caterpillar have?
Caterpillar has 499,377,260 shares outstanding.
What happened to Caterpillar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Caterpillar reported an EPS of $5.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.139. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.02%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Caterpillar?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Caterpillar’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds Caterpillar’s shares valued at 2B.
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Caterpillar Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$341.22 (-2.45% Downside)
$341.22 (-2.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAT Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 148.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $7.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 91%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
62.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Caterpillar
Founded in 1925, Illinois-based Caterpillar, Inc. manufactures construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through the following segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy and Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other.
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CAT Company Deck
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CAT Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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CAT Sales Breakdown
41.76% Energy & Transportation
40.89% Construction Industries
20.25% Resource Industries
4.76% Financial Products
0.67% Financial Products
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CAT Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$341.22
▼(-2.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CAT
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
46/59 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+27.02%
reiterated a buy rating 6 days ago
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