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Dividend Analysis CAT

Aristocrat - 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases

Max Ratio

1.45

Dividend Yield

0.78 %

5Y Dividend Growth

42.00 %

Consecutive Years

32 years

5Y Average Payout Ratio

30.60 %

Dividend History CAT

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11/21/2021 - 11/28/2021
Forward Annual Dividend Yield 0.78 %
Consecutive Years 32
Forward Annual Dividend 6.04 USD
Consistent Years 33
Dividend CAGR 3Y 8.12 %
Continuous Dividends
Dividend CAGR 5Y 7.23 %
Payout Ratio TTM 31.40 %
Dividend CAGR 10Y 7.10 %
Ex Dividend Date 04/20/2026

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Sales Growth CAT

Sales Growth – The Foundation of a Strong Business. Consistent revenue growth over the past 10-15 years is a key sign of a thriving company. It shows that demand for its products and services is increasing, allowing it to expand operations, gain market share, and invest in future growth.
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Profit Growth / Profit Margin CAT

The Fuel for Company Growth. Revenue alone isn’t enough—what truly matters is how efficiently a company turns that revenue into consistent, growing profits. Profitability is the foundation of sustainable growth and long-term financial strength.
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Net Income CAT

The True Measure of Financial Strength. Net income is what remains after all expenses, taxes, and costs. This is the company’s real earning power.
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Payout Ratio TTM CAT

Dividend Payout Safety – Protecting Your Passive Income. A high dividend yield is meaningless if the company can’t afford to sustain it. We evaluate payout ratios to ensure the company is not overextending itself. The best companies have a balanced approach—paying generous dividends while still reinvesting in future growth. Dividend safety is crucial for long-term income stability.
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Debt Ratio CAT

Debt Burden – Avoiding Financial Traps. Too much debt can cripple a company, even if its revenues and profits look great. We analyze how well a company manages its liabilities, ensuring that debt levels are under control.
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Caterpillar Inc CAT

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Results 2019 Dynamics
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Value vs Itself CAT

P/E shows how many dollars investors pay in the stock price for each $1 of profit the company earns per share. Today’s P/E is compared with the company’s 10-year average. If the ratio is above that norm, you’re paying up for each dollar of profit. If it’s below, you’re getting more earnings for less.
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Trailing PE 40.99
Forward PE 34.60
Enterprise Value Revenue 5.96
Price Sales TTM 5.33
Enterprise Value EBITDA 28.17
Price Book MRQ 17.34

Caterpillar Inc Dividends: 0.78 % Yield, History, Payment Schedule

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Current price
772.66 USD +4.66 USD (+0.61%)
Last closed 794.25 USD
ISIN US1491231015
Sector Industrials
Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Exchange NYSE
Capitalization 360 423 817 216 USD
Yield for 12 month +162.59 %
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Advanced Highlights

Current Year

+67 589 000 000 USD

Last Year

+64 809 000 000 USD

Current Quarter

+19 133 000 000 USD

Last Quarter

+17 638 000 000 USD

Current Year

+21 859 000 000 USD

Last Year

+23 324 000 000 USD

Current Quarter

+5 475 000 000 USD

Last Quarter

+5 965 000 000 USD
EBITDA 13 960 999 936 USD
Operating Margin TTM 16.03 %
Price to Earnings 40.99
Return On Assets TTM 7.89 %
PEG Ratio
Return On Equity TTM 43.53 %
Wall Street Target Price 746.06 USD
Revenue TTM 67 589 001 216 USD
Book Value 45.82 USD
Revenue Per Share TTM
Dividend Share 5.94 USD
Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY 18.00 %
Dividend Yield 0.78 %
Gross Profit TTM 19 462 000 640 USD
Earnings per share 18.79 USD
Diluted Eps TTM 18.79 USD
Most Recent Quarter IV 2025
Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY -11.40 %
Profit Margin 13.14 %
Price to Free Cash Flow TTM 34.99

Technical Indicators CAT

For 52 Weeks

279.96 USD 798.54 USD
50 Day MA 730.16 USD
Shares Short Prior Month 8 302 639
200 Day MA 565.65 USD
Short Ratio 2.94
Shares Short 7 944 830
Short Percent 1.71 %