CAT (Caterpillar) Stock Analysis - News

Caterpillar (CAT) is a publicly traded Industrials sector company. As of May 20, 2026, CAT trades at $867.75 with a market cap of $397.93B and a P/E ratio of 43.30. CAT moved +1.59% today. Year to date, CAT is +41.63%; over the trailing twelve months it is +149.67%. Its 52-week range spans $267.30 to $931.35. Analyst consensus is buy with an average price target of $978.47. Rallies surfaces CAT's financials, insider trades, hedge fund holdings, congressional trades, analyst ratings, and AI-generated research below.

What changed in CAT news today?

Caterpillar Shares Slide as Dow Plunges 215 and 340 Points: Caterpillar shares slid in two sessions where the Dow dropped 215 and 340 points, joining Boeing and Goldman Sachs among the largest decliners. The stock’s trading patterns have shifted toward chip-like volatility as investors chase AI-driven gains in industrial names.

CAT Key Metrics

Key financial metrics for CAT
MetricValue
Price$867.75
Market Cap$397.93B
P/E Ratio43.30
EPS$20.19
Dividend Yield1.51%
52-Week High$931.35
52-Week Low$267.30
Volume1.82M
Avg Volume0
Revenue (TTM)$70.75B
Net Income$9.43B
Gross Margin33.44%

Latest CAT News

Recent CAT Insider Trades

  • Johnson Denise C sold 1.79K (~$1.62M) on May 14, 2026.
  • Johnson Denise C sold 2.26K (~$2.05M) on May 14, 2026.
  • Johnson Denise C sold 1.49K (~$1.35M) on May 14, 2026.

CAT Analyst Consensus

15 analysts cover CAT: 0 strong buy, 10 buy, 5 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell. Consensus rating is buy. Average price target: $978.47.

Common questions about CAT

What changed in CAT news today?
Caterpillar Shares Slide as Dow Plunges 215 and 340 Points: Caterpillar shares slid in two sessions where the Dow dropped 215 and 340 points, joining Boeing and Goldman Sachs among the largest decliners. The stock’s trading patterns have shifted toward chip-like volatility as investors chase AI-driven gains in industrial names.
Does Rallies summarize CAT news?
Yes. Rallies summarizes CAT news with ticker-specific context, catalysts, source links, and AI-generated market summaries when news is available.
Is CAT research on Rallies investment advice?
No. Rallies provides research, data, and educational context for CAT. It does not provide personalized investment advice.
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