Caterpillar Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 8% to $1.63 Per Share
CAT•Caterpillar’s Board approved an 8% hike in its quarterly dividend, raising it by $0.12 to $1.63 per share payable on August 19, 2026. The company will return Machinery and Power & Energy free cash flow through dividends and share repurchases.
1. Increased Quarterly Dividend
Caterpillar’s Board approved an eight percent increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it by $0.12 to $1.63 per share payable on August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 20, 2026.
2. Free Cash Flow Allocation
The company reiterated its plan to return substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy free cash flow to shareholders over time via dividends and share repurchases, reflecting its robust cash generation under its enterprise strategy.
3. Dividend Heritage and Index Status
This marks 32 consecutive years of annual dividend increases and maintains Caterpillar’s status as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, highlighting its long history of shareholder returns.
4. Financial Context
In 2025, Caterpillar recorded $67.6 billion in sales and revenues across its Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries segments, supported by its global dealer network and financing services.
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