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Caterpillar - CAT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $610.32
  • Forecasted Upside: 1.91%
  • Number of Analysts: 25
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 16 Buy Ratings
  • 3 Strong Buy Ratings
$598.89 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +7.4 (1.25%)

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Analyst Price Target for CAT

Analyst Price Target is $610.32
▲ +1.91% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 25 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Caterpillar in the last 3 months. The average price target is $610.32, with a high forecast of $730.00 and a low forecast of $380.00. The average price target represents a 1.91% upside from the last price of $598.89.

This chart shows the closing price for CAT for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 25 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Caterpillar. This rating has held steady since April 2025, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 4 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 16 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 16 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
11/24/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
11/19/2025ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$460.00 ➝ $625.00
11/17/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
11/17/2025Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$476.00 ➝ $630.00
11/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$675.00
11/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$675.00
11/11/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
11/6/2025Hsbc Global ResUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/5/2025HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$405.00 ➝ $660.00
11/5/2025Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
11/5/2025Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$570.00 ➝ $700.00
11/4/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$506.00 ➝ $581.00
11/3/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$408.00 ➝ $569.00
10/31/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$570.00 ➝ $670.00
10/30/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$485.00 ➝ $555.00
10/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$650.00 ➝ $730.00
10/30/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$502.00 ➝ $557.00
10/30/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$350.00 ➝ $380.00
10/30/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$612.00 ➝ $680.00
10/30/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$513.00 ➝ $645.00
10/30/2025Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$582.00 ➝ $729.00
10/30/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$594.00 ➝ $650.00
10/22/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$560.00
10/20/2025Robert W. BairdBoost Target$540.00 ➝ $612.00
10/17/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$425.00 ➝ $485.00
10/15/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$517.00 ➝ $594.00
10/14/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$447.00 ➝ $502.00
10/14/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
10/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$505.00 ➝ $650.00
10/13/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$450.00 ➝ $506.00
10/8/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$507.00 ➝ $582.00
10/8/2025Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$500.00 ➝ $570.00
10/7/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$540.00 ➝ $570.00
10/3/2025Erste Group BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
9/29/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$480.00 ➝ $513.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/23/2025CitigroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
9/22/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$495.00 ➝ $517.00
9/22/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$500.00 ➝ $540.00
9/17/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$495.00 ➝ $540.00
8/29/2025Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$500.00
8/29/2025OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$493.00 ➝ $480.00
8/29/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00 ➝ $495.00
8/19/2025Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$476.00
8/6/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$460.00 ➝ $500.00
8/6/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$475.00 ➝ $520.00
8/6/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$383.00 ➝ $425.00
8/6/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$460.00 ➝ $495.00
8/6/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$414.00 ➝ $507.00
7/22/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$331.00 ➝ $388.00
7/21/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$335.00 ➝ $383.00
7/17/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$395.00 ➝ $483.00
7/14/2025Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
7/14/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost Target$304.00 ➝ $432.00
7/10/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$395.00 ➝ $475.00
7/9/2025Melius ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy$500.00
7/9/2025MeliusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$500.00
6/24/2025CitigroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$370.00 ➝ $420.00
6/23/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$396.00 ➝ $414.00
6/20/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$395.00 ➝ $422.00
5/30/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $385.00
5/19/2025Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$375.00 ➝ $373.00
5/16/2025UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$272.00 ➝ $357.00
5/13/2025Baird R WUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/13/2025Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$309.00 ➝ $395.00
5/5/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $370.00
5/5/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$325.00 ➝ $331.00
5/1/2025Baird R WUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
5/1/2025Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$389.00 ➝ $396.00
5/1/2025OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$395.00
5/1/2025Robert W. BairdUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$300.00 ➝ $309.00
4/21/2025DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$357.00 ➝ $325.00
4/16/2025Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$300.00 ➝ $283.00
4/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$490.00 ➝ $380.00
4/8/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$430.00 ➝ $320.00
4/8/2025Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$438.00 ➝ $389.00
2/19/2025Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$365.00 ➝ $375.00
2/4/2025DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$350.00 ➝ $357.00
2/3/2025Raymond James FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
2/3/2025WedbushUpgradeOutperform
2/3/2025Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $438.00
2/3/2025UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$355.00 ➝ $385.00
1/31/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$420.00 ➝ $430.00
1/31/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$515.00 ➝ $490.00
1/31/2025Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$452.00 ➝ $414.00
1/31/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$330.00 ➝ $300.00
1/28/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$295.00 ➝ $355.00
1/16/2025Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$471.00 ➝ $455.00
1/14/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$460.00 ➝ $420.00
1/13/2025Evercore ISIUpgradeUnderperform ➝ In-Line$365.00
12/19/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$454.00 ➝ $471.00
12/9/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$435.00 ➝ $460.00
12/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$500.00 ➝ $515.00
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $475.00
11/13/2024Evercore ISIDowngradeIn-Line ➝ Underperform$321.00 ➝ $365.00
11/4/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$285.00 ➝ $295.00
10/31/2024CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$445.00 ➝ $435.00
10/31/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$299.00 ➝ $300.00
10/14/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$435.00 ➝ $500.00
10/14/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$349.00 ➝ $332.00
10/9/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$380.00 ➝ $445.00
10/9/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$399.00 ➝ $456.00
9/30/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$376.00 ➝ $434.00
8/19/2024Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$338.00 ➝ $321.00
8/7/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$315.00 ➝ $335.00
8/7/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$385.00 ➝ $376.00
8/7/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$270.00 ➝ $285.00
8/7/2024Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $399.00
6/28/2024Raymond James FinancialInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
6/26/2024CitigroupInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$380.00
4/30/2024HSBCBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $360.00
4/26/2024TD CowenBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$338.00 ➝ $340.00
4/26/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$293.00 ➝ $350.00
4/18/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/16/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$357.00 ➝ $408.00
4/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$385.00 ➝ $435.00
3/14/2024Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$390.00
2/20/2024Evercore ISIDowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line$321.00 ➝ $338.00
2/12/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $340.00
2/6/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$210.00 ➝ $257.00
2/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$345.00 ➝ $385.00
2/6/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$290.00 ➝ $325.00
2/6/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$274.00 ➝ $357.00
2/6/2024TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $338.00
1/8/2024Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$270.00
12/21/2023Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$216.00 ➝ $245.00
12/19/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $293.00
11/20/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$250.00
11/8/2023Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$282.00 ➝ $295.00
11/1/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $274.00
10/16/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $320.00
10/11/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$323.00 ➝ $297.00
8/2/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$183.00 ➝ $234.00
8/2/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$274.00 ➝ $315.00
8/2/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$287.00 ➝ $320.00
8/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $315.00
8/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$240.00 ➝ $285.00
8/2/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $300.00
8/2/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$279.00 ➝ $334.00
8/2/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$283.00 ➝ $323.00
8/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$225.00 ➝ $250.00
7/17/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$240.00 ➝ $270.00
6/21/2023DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageNeutral$263.00
6/16/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $283.00
5/31/2023Tigress FinancialBoost Target$266.00 ➝ $282.00
5/9/2023Evercore ISILower Target$288.00 ➝ $263.00
5/8/2023Robert W. BairdLower Target$185.00 ➝ $180.00
5/1/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$273.00 ➝ $275.00
4/28/2023UBS GroupLower Target$210.00 ➝ $208.00
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$228.00 ➝ $225.00
3/27/2023Robert W. BairdDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$230.00 ➝ $185.00
3/10/2023UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$230.00 ➝ $225.00
2/13/2023Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $230.00
2/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $230.00
2/1/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$228.00 ➝ $240.00
2/1/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $306.00
2/1/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $225.00
1/31/2023William BlairReiterated RatingMarket Perform
1/13/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$217.00 ➝ $295.00
1/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$218.00 ➝ $228.00
12/19/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $271.00
12/14/2022CitigroupBoost Target$250.00
12/14/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$174.00 ➝ $190.00
12/9/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $264.00
12/9/2022CowenBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $264.00
11/1/2022Daiwa Capital MarketsBoost Target$205.00
10/31/2022CitigroupBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $235.00
10/31/2022UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$225.00 ➝ $230.00
10/28/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$236.00 ➝ $255.00
10/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$143.00 ➝ $174.00
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$205.00 ➝ $218.00
10/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$196.00 ➝ $221.00
10/27/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$224.00 ➝ $242.00
10/13/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$142.00 ➝ $143.00
10/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$222.00 ➝ $196.00
10/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $220.00
9/30/2022Tigress FinancialLower TargetBuy$282.00 ➝ $266.00
9/28/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $180.00
8/15/2022CitigroupBoost Target$195.00
8/9/2022Daiwa Capital MarketsLower Target$190.00
8/9/2022CitigroupBoost Target$195.00
8/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $205.00
8/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$226.00 ➝ $236.00
8/3/2022UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $225.00
8/3/2022Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$195.00
7/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupSet Target$226.00
7/18/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$161.00 ➝ $142.00
7/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $227.00
7/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $205.00
7/7/2022CitigroupLower Target$225.00 ➝ $190.00
7/7/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $225.00
7/7/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $225.00
6/23/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$164.00 ➝ $161.00
5/20/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$278.00 ➝ $282.00
5/19/2022Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00
4/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$250.00 ➝ $240.00
4/14/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$242.00 ➝ $250.00
3/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$241.00 ➝ $257.00
3/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$231.00
3/8/2022Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $260.00
2/3/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $278.00
1/31/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $255.00
1/13/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$220.00 ➝ $225.00
1/13/2022CitigroupBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $230.00
1/12/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $250.00
12/22/2021Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$240.00
12/10/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$233.00 ➝ $242.00
12/9/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$166.00 ➝ $164.00
10/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$239.00 ➝ $240.00
10/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$165.00 ➝ $166.00
10/29/2021UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$232.00 ➝ $235.00
10/14/2021Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform$291.00 ➝ $257.00
10/14/2021CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$241.00
10/13/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$172.00 ➝ $165.00
10/12/2021CitigroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$215.00 ➝ $235.00
8/6/2021Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$270.00
8/2/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$181.00 ➝ $172.00
8/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$268.00 ➝ $256.00
8/2/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$258.00 ➝ $241.00
7/14/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $258.00
6/4/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$259.00 ➝ $273.00
5/27/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy$264.00
5/12/2021Evercore ISIBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $303.00
5/12/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $252.00
5/3/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$222.00 ➝ $245.00
4/30/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$190.00 ➝ $230.00
4/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$168.00 ➝ $181.00
4/19/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$265.00
4/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$232.00 ➝ $259.00
4/12/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$265.00
4/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$158.00 ➝ $168.00
3/16/2021CitigroupBoost Target$205.00 ➝ $245.00
3/5/2021Daiwa Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
2/25/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $237.00
2/1/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$214.00 ➝ $233.00
2/1/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$135.00 ➝ $190.00
2/1/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$154.00 ➝ $158.00
2/1/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$228.00 ➝ $235.00
1/22/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$132.00 ➝ $154.00
1/20/2021Vertical ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$230.00
1/20/2021CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
1/15/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $200.00
1/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$165.00 ➝ $200.00
12/30/2020Robert W. BairdBoost Target$220.00
12/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$122.00 ➝ $132.00
12/15/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $195.00
12/14/2020OTR GlobalUpgradePositive
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.36 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, road reclaimers, forestry machines, cold planers, material handlers, track-type tractors, excavators, telehandlers, motor graders, and pipelayers; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools. The company's Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, tractors, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, fleet management products, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions, as well as related parts and services. Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, revolving charge accounts, repair/rebuild financing services, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. Its All Other Operating segment offers filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; logistics solutions and distribution services; brand management and marketing strategy services; and digital investments services. Caterpillar Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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Today's Range

Now: $598.89
Low: $587.00
High: $602.72

50 Day Range

MA: $539.70
Low: $466.06
High: $598.89

52 Week Range

Now: $598.89
Low: $267.30
High: $602.72

Volume

2,312,471 shs

Average Volume

2,323,691 shs

Market Capitalization

$280.27 billion

P/E Ratio

30.74

Dividend Yield

1.02%

Beta

1.57

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Caterpillar?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Caterpillar in the last year: Argus, Baird R W, Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., DA Davidson, Erste Group Bank AG, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Raymond James Financial, Inc., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Truist Financial Corporation, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Caterpillar?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Caterpillar in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $610.32, suggesting a possible upside of 1.9%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the highest price target set, predicting CAT will reach $730.00 in the next twelve months. Morgan Stanley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $380.00 for Caterpillar in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Caterpillar?

Caterpillar currently has 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Caterpillar?

Other companies that are similar to Caterpillar include Astec Industries, Applied Industrial Technologies, A. O. Smith, Deere & Company and Dover. Learn More about companies similar to Caterpillar.

How do I contact Caterpillar's investor relations team?

Caterpillar's physical mailing address is 510 Lake Cook Road Suite 100, Deerfield IL, 60015. The industrial products company's listed phone number is (972) 891-7700 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Caterpillar is www.caterpillar.com. Learn More about contacing Caterpillar investor relations.