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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:

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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:

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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 D Growth F Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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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% (228 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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Company News for Feb 3, 2020

Companies In The News Are: AMZN, CAt, XOM, CVX.

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Economic Data Deluge

Economic Data Deluge

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Income, Spending & Employment Cost Numbers, Plus More Q4

Personal Income was lighter than expected last month, while Consumer Spending was in-line. Caterpillar, Exxon and Colgate all post Q4 results.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Cost Control

Owing to the ongoing global economic uncertainty, Caterpillar's (CAT) adjusted earnings guidance for 2020 is at $8.50-$10.00, the mid-point of which suggests a year-over-year decline of 16%.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 10.97% and -3.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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U.S. GDP Growth, Amazon Earnings Preview & Buy Delta Stock - Free Lunch

U.S. GDP data and coronavirus updates. Earnings results from the likes of Tesla and others. What to expect from Amazon earnings Thursday. And why Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock at the moment...

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5 Top Non-Tech Earnings Charts

It's not all about technology or social media companies. These 5 companies are also in the earnings spotlight.

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Buy Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Before Q4 Earnings on Possible 2020 Comeback?

Caterpillar stock is down 16% in the past two years amid a global economic slowdown. The question for investors is will the construction and mining equipment giant's upcoming Q4 financial results spark a run for CAT stock?

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What's in the Cards for Caterpillar's (CAT) Q4 Earnings?

Caterpillar's (CAT) fourth-quarter results are anticipated to reflect the impact of the weak end user demand and material cost inflation.

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Analysts Estimate Caterpillar (CAT) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Caterpillar (CAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Manufacturing - Construction & Mining Outlook: Prospects Bright

The phase one of the U.S.-China trade deal is likely to aid the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry rebound. It is likely to benefit from cost reduction efforts and construction markets.

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

    In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $147.78, marking a -0.06% move from the previous day.

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

    Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $146.38, moving -1.32% from the previous trading session.

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    Caterpillar to Benefit From Cost Cuts and Strategic Moves

    Caterpillar's (CAT) focus on strategic investments, cost cutting measures and growing offerings and services, and digital initiatives like e-commerce, will aid growth.

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    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Texas Instruments, Charter, Lowe's, Caterpillar and Zoetis

    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Texas Instruments, Charter, Lowe's, Caterpillar and Zoetis

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    Top Analyst Reports for Texas Instruments, Charter & Lowe's

    Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Texas Instruments (TXN), Charter Communications (CHTR) and Lowe's (LOW).

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

    Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $147.48, moving -0.69% from the previous trading session.

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

    Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $145.36 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.12% move from the prior day.

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    3 Growth-Focused Cloud Stocks for Tech Investors to Buy for 2020

    We found three cloud-focused software stocks using our Zacks Stock Screener that investors might want to consider buying for 2020...

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    Caterpillar's Flat November Sales Mark the Worst in 2019

    Caterpillar's (CAT) global machine sales growth, which has been trending in single digits so far this year, shows no improvement in November.

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

    In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $142.93, marking a +0.07% move from the previous day.

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    Caterpillar (CAT) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

    Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $140.13, moving +0.05% from the previous trading session.

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    Stock Market News for Dec 4, 2019

    Wall Street plunged on Tuesday owing to uncertainty about a phase-one trade deal with China anytime in near future.

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    Weak Manufacturing Sector, High Costs to Hurt Caterpillar

    Impact of raw-material cost inflation on margins, inventory reduction at its dealers and low end-user demand due to the global economic uncertainty are headwinds for Caterpillar (CAT).

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    H&E Equipment (HEES) Rises 66% YTD: What's Driving the Rally?

    H&E Equipment (HEES) rises year to date on solid product offerings and strengthening of non-residential construction markets.