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Caterpillar (CAT)

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$410.82 USD

410.82
349,607

-5.70 (-1.37%)

Updated Aug 11, 2025 10:38 AM 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:

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 D Growth F Momentum F 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% (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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Tech Sector Earnings Driving the Overall Growth Picture

With Q2 results from almost 53% of P 500 members already out, we have not seen any unusual and unexpected weakness in corporate earnings.

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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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Generally positive earnings results continue to push US equities to new highs.

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Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Impressive INTC, MMM, V, UTX Earnings, BA, CAT Disappoint

The Dow started the week on a high note but trended lower as lackluster earnings numbers flowed in.

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Should You Buy Caterpillar or CAT-Proof Industrial ETFs?

Given Caterpillar's woes, investors wanting to avoid CAT could consider industrial ETFs that have no exposure to this machinery giant. However, risk-tolerant investors might consider this as a buying opportunity.

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Stock Market News for Jul 25, 2019

The broader S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq reached record highs on Wednesday, riding a rally in semiconductor stocks.

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Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Caterpillar, JPMorgan and CSX

Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Caterpillar, JPMorgan and CSX

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Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates

For 2019, Caterpillar (CAT) maintains adjusted earnings per share guidance of $11.75-$12.75 and expects moderate sales growth.

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Q2 Earnings Continue

Q2 Earnings Continue

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Facebook Hit by FTC for $5B; Q2 Earnings from BA, CAT, T & More

The FTC has levied a $5 billion settlement on the social media giant, as well as demanding some structural changes to the reporting of compliance to the FTC.

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Stock Market News For Jul 24, 2019

Markets closed in record territory on Tuesday following renewed optimism on the U.S-China trade war front.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -9.29% and -0.64%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Q2 Earnings Season & the Trade Issue

Total earnings for the 138 S&P 500 members that have reported Q2 results already are up +2.8% on +3.4% higher revenues...

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Q2 Earnings Season & the Trade Issue

Total earnings for the 138 S&P 500 members that have reported Q2 results already are up +2.8% on +3.4% higher revenues...

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Amazon, Facebook, Boeing, Caterpillar and 3M are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

Amazon, Facebook, Boeing, Caterpillar and 3M are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

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These $100B+ Stocks are Must-Buys Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Several sector bellwethers are projected to outperform their earnings estimates this week.

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Indexes Slip, But Rate Cut Remains Likely

All three major U.S. indexes fell to end the week after the Fed seemingly shot down hopes that it might cut interest rates by 50 basis points, instead of the 0.25% many on Wall Street have projected for some time.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect

Caterpillar (CAT) is a company that has had somewhat of a quiet year, with shares up 7.7% year-to-date.

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3 Takeaways from Q2 Earnings Results Thus Far

It is hard to draw any firm conclusions from the June-quarter earnings results that we have seen already. But we do find the absence of major negative surprises at this stage as reassuring and generally favorable.

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Caterpillar (CAT) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

Strong backlog and end markets and benefits from cost saving actions are likely to help deliver year-over-year improvement in Caterpillar's (CAT) second-quarter 2019 revenues and earnings.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

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

Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $139.09, moving -0.39% from the previous trading session.

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Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

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

In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $132.64, marking a -1.23% move from the previous day.