Caterpillar Inc.

CAT

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial turbines. Founded in 1925, the company is known for its durable machinery used in infrastructure, construction, and resource extraction projects worldwide. Caterpillar operates a global dealer network providing sales, service, and support for its products.

$603.17 +5.86 (0.98%)

Dividend Yield 0.97%

Payout Frequency Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date	Amount	Ex-Date	Record Date
November 20, 2025	$1.51	2025-10-20	2025-10-20
August 20, 2025	$1.51	2025-07-21	2025-07-21
May 20, 2025	$1.41	2025-04-21	2025-04-21
February 20, 2025	$1.41	2025-01-21	2025-01-21
November 20, 2024	$1.41	2024-10-21	2024-10-21
August 20, 2024	$1.41	2024-07-22	2024-07-22
May 20, 2024	$1.30	2024-04-19	2024-04-22
February 20, 2024	$1.30	2024-01-19	2024-01-22
November 20, 2023	$1.30	2023-10-20	2023-10-23
August 18, 2023	$1.30	2023-07-19	2023-07-20
May 19, 2023	$1.20	2023-04-21	2023-04-24
February 17, 2023	$1.20	2023-01-19	2023-01-20
November 18, 2022	$1.20	2022-10-21	2022-10-24
August 19, 2022	$1.20	2022-07-19	2022-07-20
May 20, 2022	$1.11	2022-04-22	2022-04-25
February 18, 2022	$1.11	2022-01-19	2022-01-20
November 19, 2021	$1.11	2021-10-22	2021-10-25
August 20, 2021	$1.11	2021-07-19	2021-07-20
May 20, 2021	$1.03	2021-04-23	2021-04-26
February 19, 2021	$1.03	2021-01-19	2021-01-20
November 20, 2020	$1.03	2020-10-23	2020-10-26
August 20, 2020	$1.03	2020-07-17	2020-07-20
May 20, 2020	$1.03	2020-04-17	2020-04-20
February 20, 2020	$1.03	2020-01-17	2020-01-21
November 20, 2019	$1.03	2019-10-18	2019-10-21
August 20, 2019	$1.03	2019-07-19	2019-07-22
May 20, 2019	$0.86	2019-04-18	2019-04-22
February 20, 2019	$0.86	2019-01-18	2019-01-22
November 20, 2018	$0.86	2018-10-19	2018-10-22
August 20, 2018	$0.86	2018-07-19	2018-07-20
May 19, 2018	$0.78	2018-04-20	2018-04-23
February 20, 2018	$0.78	2018-01-19	2018-01-22
November 20, 2017	$0.78	2017-10-20	2017-10-23
August 19, 2017	$0.78	2017-07-18	2017-07-20
May 20, 2017	$0.77	2017-04-20	2017-04-24
February 18, 2017	$0.77	2017-01-18	2017-01-20
November 19, 2016	$0.77	2016-10-20	2016-10-24
August 20, 2016	$0.77	2016-07-18	2016-07-20
May 20, 2016	$0.77	2016-04-21	2016-04-25
February 20, 2016	$0.77	2016-01-15	2016-01-20
November 20, 2015	$0.77	2015-10-22	2015-10-26
August 20, 2015	$0.77	2015-07-16	2015-07-20
May 20, 2015	$0.70	2015-04-16	2015-04-20
February 20, 2015	$0.70	2015-01-15	2015-01-20
November 20, 2014	$0.70	2014-10-16	2014-10-20
August 20, 2014	$0.70	2014-07-17	2014-07-21
May 20, 2014	$0.60	2014-04-16	2014-04-21
February 20, 2014	$0.60	2014-01-16	2014-01-21
November 20, 2013	$0.60	2013-10-17	2013-10-21
August 20, 2013	$0.60	2013-07-18	2013-07-22
May 20, 2013	$0.52	2013-04-18	2013-04-22
December 31, 2012	$0.52	2012-12-20	2012-12-24
November 20, 2012	$0.52	2012-10-18	2012-10-22
August 20, 2012	$0.52	2012-07-18	2012-07-20
May 19, 2012	$0.46	2012-04-19	2012-04-23
February 18, 2012	$0.46	2012-01-18	2012-01-20
November 19, 2011	$0.46	2011-10-20	2011-10-24
August 20, 2011	$0.46	2011-07-18	2011-07-20
May 20, 2011	$0.44	2011-04-20	2011-04-25
February 19, 2011	$0.44	2011-01-18	2011-01-20
November 20, 2010	$0.44	2010-10-21	2010-10-25
August 20, 2010	$0.44	2010-07-16	2010-07-20
May 20, 2010	$0.42	2010-04-22	2010-04-26
February 20, 2010	$0.42	2010-01-15	2010-01-20
November 20, 2009	$0.42	2009-10-22	2009-10-26
August 20, 2009	$0.42	2009-07-16	2009-07-20
May 20, 2009	$0.42	2009-04-16	2009-04-20
February 20, 2009	$0.42	2009-01-15	2009-01-20
November 20, 2008	$0.42	2008-10-16	2008-10-20
August 20, 2008	$0.42	2008-07-17	2008-07-21
May 20, 2008	$0.36	2008-04-17	2008-04-21
February 20, 2008	$0.36	2008-01-17	2008-01-22
November 20, 2007	$0.36	2007-10-18	2007-10-22
August 20, 2007	$0.36	2007-07-18	2007-07-20
May 19, 2007	$0.30	2007-04-19	2007-04-23
February 20, 2007	$0.30	2007-01-18	2007-01-22
November 20, 2006	$0.30	2006-10-19	2006-10-23
August 19, 2006	$0.30	2006-07-18	2006-07-20
May 20, 2006	$0.25	2006-04-20	2006-04-24
February 18, 2006	$0.25	2006-01-18	2006-01-20
November 19, 2005	$0.25	2005-10-20	2005-10-24
August 19, 2005	$0.25	2005-07-20	2005-07-22
May 20, 2005	$0.41	2005-04-21	2005-04-25
February 19, 2005	$0.41	2005-01-18	2005-01-20
November 20, 2004	$0.41	2004-10-21	2004-10-25
August 20, 2004	$0.41	2004-07-16	2004-07-20
May 20, 2004	$0.37	2004-04-22	2004-04-26
February 20, 2004	$0.37	2004-01-15	2004-01-20

Dividends Summary

Caterpillar Inc. has issued 88 dividend payments over the past 21 years
The most recent dividend was paid 17 days ago, on November 20, 2025
The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $1.51 per share
The average dividend paid during this period was $0.73 per share.

Company News

Analyst Favors Caterpillar Over Deere As Machinery Markets Near Trough Levels

Benzinga • Lekha Gupta • December 1, 2025

Bank of America analyst Michael Feniger maintains a Buy rating on Caterpillar, suggesting machinery markets are near a trough level and Caterpillar looks more attractive compared to Deere based on earnings and market outlook.

Challenges and Prospects in the Global Power Rental Market, 2025-2030: Data Centers and Grid Instability Drive Growth

GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com • November 28, 2025

The global power rental market is projected to grow from $22.83 billion in 2024 to $37.02 billion by 2030, driven by increasing energy demands, data center expansion, and grid instability. The market is experiencing a shift towards hybrid and renewable energy solutions.

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What Every Caterpillar Investor Should Know Before Buying

The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha • November 26, 2025

Caterpillar's stock is gaining momentum through AI and data center infrastructure support, with its power and energy segment showing promising growth potential. The company has upgraded its medium-term guidance and is benefiting from AI-driven demand.

Inside Dow Jones: Key Earnings Ahead for Some of the Index YTD Winners

Investing.com • Christine Short • October 22, 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average's top performers in 2025 include Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, and NVIDIA, with key earnings reports upcoming that could impact their year-to-date performance.

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

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