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Caterpillar (CAT)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$417.12 USD

417.12
4,260,302

-10.60 (-2.48%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $417.98 +0.86 (0.21%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth F Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 15% (210 out of 246)

Industry: Manufacturing - Construction and Mining

Zacks News

Caterpillar, known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Given that it serves a gamut of sectors - infrastructure, construction, mining, oil & gas and transportation, the company is considered a bellwether of the global economy. Since 1925, Caterpillar’s product portfolio has evolved and currently boasts 20 brands and generated revenues of $53.8 billion in 2019. It has more than 4 million of products with an extensive dealer network of 165 dealers spanning 191 countries. Caterpillar started using telematics in the 1990’s and reached its target of 1 million connected assets in 2019. The combination of innovation, cutting-edge technology, coupled with the formidable reputation, sets Caterpillar apart from its peers

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5 Dividend Stocks With Strong Growth Prospects

Dividend stocks like Toll Brothers (TOL), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Caterpillar (CAT), Microchip (MCHP) and HCA Healthcare (HCA) pose strong growth prospects.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $240.58 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.74% move from the prior day.

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Investors Heavily Search Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Caterpillar (CAT) a Stock to Watch

The Zacks Focus List offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.

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5 Stocks to Watch in the Promising Construction & Mining Equipment Industry

The Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry is poised well on solid demand. Caterpillar (CAT), Komatsu (KMTUY), Terex (TEX), Astec (ASTE) and Manitowoc (MTW) are worth keeping an eye on, backed by their solid growth prospects.

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Lindsay (LNN) to Report Q3 Results: What's in the Cards?

Lindsay's (LNN) third-quarter results are likely to reflect the impact of lower commodity prices on its order levels as well as cost and supply headwinds.

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MSC Industrial (MSM) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

MSC Industrial's (MSM) third-quarter results are likely to reflect the benefits of the mission-critical initiative, as well as its pricing actions.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $240.69 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.58% move from the prior day.

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5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Amid a Muted Dow in First-Half 2023

We have narrowed our search to five blue-chip (components of Dow) stocks with strong potential for 2023. These are: CAT, CRM, WMT, PG and MCD.

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Top 5 Industrial Product Stocks Despite Weak Manufacturing Data

We have narrowed our search to five industrial products stocks. These are: CAT, GGG, HUBB, ROK and IR.

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Caterpillar, TJX and Lockheed Martin

Caterpillar, TJX and Lockheed Martin have been highlighted in this Investment Ideas article.

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Zacks.com featured highlights Terex, Caterpillar and Ensign

Terex, Caterpillar and Ensign have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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Income Investing: 3 Companies Consistently Boosting Payouts

All three of these companies have reflected their shareholder-friendly nature through dividend growth. Who doesn't enjoy payday?

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3 Stocks Worth a Buy for Solid Earnings Growth in 2H 2023

Invest in stocks like Terex (TEX), Caterpillar (CAT) & Ensign Group (ENSG), as of now, for superb earnings growth.

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Zacks.com featured highlights Toll Brothers, Walmart, Caterpillar, W.W. Grainger and Novartis

Toll Brothers, Walmart, Caterpillar, W.W. Grainger and Novartis have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Caterpillar (CAT) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Caterpillar (CAT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for Gains in the Second Half

Toll Brothers (TOL), Walmart (WMT), Caterpillar (CAT), W.W. Grainger (GWW) and Novartis (NVS) could be compelling picks heading into the second half of the year.

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Zacks Market Edge Highlights: CTAS, GWW, CAT, WBA and IBM

CTAS, GWW, CAT, WBA and IBM have been highlighted in this Market Edge article.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $241.48, marking a +0.14% move from the previous day.

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3 Attractive Large-Caps For a Steady Approach

Large-caps are typically less volatile, making them great considerations for those seeking a steady approach without spooky price swings.

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Want Passive Income? Try Investing in Stocks

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If You Invested $1000 in Caterpillar a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

Holding on to popular or trending stocks for the long-term can make your portfolio a winner.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Toyota Motor Corporation, Fomento Economico Mexicano, United Parcel Service, Caterpillar, ConocoPhillips and Union Pacific

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