Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Stock Price & Analysis
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) fell 0.65% to USD 888.73 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
CAT last closed at USD 894.54; the session ranged USD 881.19–902.82 on volume of 1,977,686 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 405.46–1,073.46 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 888.73 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.65% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 894.54 |
| Open | USD 895 |
| Day Range | USD 881.19 – 902.82 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 405.46 – 1,073.46 |
| Volume | 1,977,686 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CAT)
Nexqual's technical model rates CAT "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.56 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 926.36) |
| MACD | -16.53 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CAT)
Wall Street analysts rate CAT "Buy" based on 26 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 970.37 (range USD 575–1,218), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 26 |
| Mean Target | USD 970.37 |
| High Target | USD 1,218 |
| Low Target | USD 575 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 15 / 11 / 2 |
Earnings (CAT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 6.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $19.17B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 5.54 vs est 4.64 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 5.16 vs est 4.71 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.95 vs est 4.52 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 4.72 vs est 4.9 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CAT)
| Total Revenue | $70.76B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +22.20% |
| Gross Margin | +28.60% |
| Operating Margin | +18.18% |
| Profit Margin | +13.33% |
| ROE | +51.33% |
| Debt / Equity | 230.79 |
| Current Ratio | 1.35 |
| Total Cash | $3.32B |
| Total Debt | $43.07B |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.78B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CAT)
Nexqual rates Caterpillar Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +22% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 29%, operating 18% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $3.32B cash vs $43.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $3.78B, 5% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 51%, ROA 8.5% |
Ownership (CAT)
| Insider Ownership | +0.22% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.86% |
| Float | 459.18M |
| Short % of Float | +2.19% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Leadership (CAT)
Caterpillar Inc is led by Joseph E. Creed (age 49), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Joseph E. Creed (age 49) |
|---|---|
| Group President of Resource Industries | Denise C. Johnson (age 59) |
| Group President of Services, Distribution & Digital | Bob De Lange (age 55) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Kyle J. Epley (age 52) |
| Senior VP & CTO | Jaime Mineart |
Major Backers & Investors (CAT)
Notable institutional backers of Caterpillar Inc include State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 3.16% |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 2.12% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.63% |
| Gates Foundation Trust | 1.38% |
| Fidelity | 1.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.95% |
| State Street | 9.89% |
| BlackRock | 9.4% |
| Geode Capital | 2.42% |
| Northern Trust | 1.23% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
From Caterpillar Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Of the total backlog at December 31, 2025, approximately $19.3 billion was not expected to be filled in 2026.  Dealers and Distributors   We distribute our machines principally through a worldwide organization of dealers (dealer network), 41 located in the United States and 109 located outside the United States, serving 190 countries.  We sell reciprocating engines principally through the dealer network and to other manufacturers for use in products.
Partnerships
- Specifically, Caterpillar Life Insurance Company has entered into a reinsurance agreement with Caterpillar Insurance Company, assuming 100% of the risk of an Accident and Health Stop Loss Insurance Policy to cover a Caterpillar Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) Trust for medical losses sustained by a select group of Caterpillar retirees and dependents.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.