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Caterpillar (CAT)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$416.52 USD

416.52
2,965,220

-0.60 (-0.14%)

Updated Aug 8, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $417.35 +0.83 (0.20%) 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 D 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 7% (227 out of 244)

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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Caterpillar (CAT), Chevron Tie Up to Explore Hydrogen Prospects

Caterpillar (CAT) teams up with Chevron (CVX) to explore use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel in a bid to decarbonize the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors.

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

Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $206.77 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.7% move from the prior day.

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This is Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Great Dividend Stock

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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Stock Market News for Sep 8, 2021

U.S. stock markets closed mostly lower on Tuesday as investors remained concerned about the impact of the Delta variant of COVID-19 on the economic recovery.

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Miners Investing in Autonomous Operations to Improve Efficiency

Miners like BHP, VALE, RIO and NEM are investing in technology for improved front-line safety, increased production levels and efficiency while lowering their carbon footprint.

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Stock Market News for Sep 3, 2021

Benchmarks closed in the green on Thursday as investors rejoiced improvement in weekly jobless claims ahead of August's jobs data scheduled for release on Friday.

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Mining Equipment Makers Bet on Hydrogen as the Future of Energy

Mining equipment makers, Caterpillar (CAT) and Komatsu (KMTUY) are constantly striving to provide mining customers like Rio (RIO) and BHP Group (BHP) products that will reduce emissions while ensuring efficiency.

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Stock Market News for Sep 2, 2021

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed in the green on Wednesday despite lower-than-expected job additions in the private payroll.

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

In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $207.96, marking a -1.38% move from the previous day.

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4 Stocks to Hold onto as the Mother Nature Wreaks Havoc

Despite widespread destruction, there are certain stocks, which gain from rebuilding activities. These stocks should be part of the investment portfolio for strong returns.

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

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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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Strong Demand in End Markets Aids Caterpillar (CAT), Costs High

Improving demand in its end markets will drive Caterpillar's (CAT) top-line performance and help offset the impact of inflated input costs on its margins.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: PayPal, Netflix, Sanofi, Caterpillar and The TJX Companies

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: PayPal, Netflix, Sanofi, Caterpillar and The TJX Companies

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Top Research Reports for PayPal, Netflix & Sanofi

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), and Sanofi (SNY).

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Here's Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Strong Value Stock

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Here's Why You Should Hold on to Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Now

Favorable end-market demand, positive movement in earnings estimates, and higher-than-industry dividend yield make Caterpillar (CAT) stock worth retaining in the portfolio.

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

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alibaba, AbbVie, Exxon Mobil, American Tower Corp. and Caterpillar

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Stocks & ETFs Winners From Senate's Nod for Infrastructure Bill

Take a look at some ETFs and stocks that are well-poised to shine on the new infrastructure bill.

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Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM).

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Stock Market News for Aug 11, 2021

U.S. stock markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday as economically sensitive stocks moved higher after the U.S. Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.

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This is Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Great Dividend Stock

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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Stock Market News for Aug 5, 2021

The Dow and the S&P 500 closed in the red on Wednesday weighed by a lower-than-expected private-sector jobs report and Fed's Vice Chairman Richard Clarida's comment on higher interest rates in 2023 given the current path of economic recovery.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Caterpillar, Terex, Nucor, United States Steel and Crane

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