Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

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Market Cap$403.46B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Caterpillar Inc.Caterpillar Inc.43.10.69%50%6.10.2

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 30, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 Performance: Caterpillar reported first-quarter sales and revenues of $17.4 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year (YOY). Adjusted profit per share rose to $5.54, surpassing expectations by 30%. Backlog reached a record $63 billion, up 79% YOY, indicating robust demand across all primary segments.
Revised Full-Year Outlook: The company anticipates low double-digit growth in sales and revenue for the full year of 2026, an increase from previous guidance. This growth is attributed to resilient end markets, especially in Power and Energy and Construction Industries. Caterpillar expects strong services revenue growth and improved operating profit margins.
Major Capacity Expansion: Caterpillar announced plans to nearly triple large reciprocating engine capacity by 2029, driven by increased demand from data centers and oil and gas sectors. This investment aligns with long-term growth trends in power generation, suggesting strong future revenue opportunities.

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$887.69

Target Price by Analysts

4.2% downsideCaterpillar Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$213.78

Current Fair Value

76.9% downside

Overvalued by 76.9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$403.46 Billion
Enterprise Value$403.77 Billion
Dividend Yield$6.04 (0.69%)
Earnings per Share$18.9
Beta1.63
Outstanding Shares463,400,000

Return

Return on Equity50.48%ROE
Return on Assets9.86%
Return on Invested Capital21.77%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio43.09P/E Ratio
PEG-PEG
Price to Sales6.09Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio23.15Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue5.71
Enterprise Value to EBIT31.09
Enterprise Value to Net Income42
Total Debt to Enterprise0.01
Debt to Equity0.23Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 30, 2026
EPS Estimate
$4.65
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$16.53 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$6.19
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$19.13 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9641 8.89%
Total Calls8,273,490 16.95%
Total Puts7,976,757 7.08%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %70.96% 0.24%
Total Invested$231.61B 22.76%
Investors Holding3,827 197.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Caterpillar Inc.

102,300 employees
CEO: donald Umpleby

Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world - making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2019 sales and revenues of $53.8 billion, Caterpillar is the wor...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the official revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation. Its work directly influences the content and feasibility of tax policies that impact corporate structures and the overall tax burden on Caterpillar.

Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation and trade policy. Changes in corporate tax rates, investment credits, or tariffs on imported materials or exported equipment would directly and significantly impact Caterpillar's profitability and global competitiveness.

Appropriations

This committee allocates federal spending. Its subcommittees determine precise funding for infrastructure projects, defense programs, and scientific research, directly impacting the order books for Caterpillar's construction, resource, and energy equipment.

Energy and Natural Resources

This committee directly impacts the oil and gas sector (for which Caterpillar provides engines and turbines) and the mining sector (for which it manufactures heavy equipment), covering two of Caterpillar's primary business segments.

Environment and Public Works

This committee drives the 'infrastructure super-cycle' and regulates areas directly impacting construction and materials firms. Caterpillar is a primary beneficiary of federal highway programs and environmental regulations affecting its engines and equipment.

Foreign Relations

As a global manufacturer operating 'on every continent', Caterpillar's international sales and supply chains are highly susceptible to U.S. foreign policy, sanctions, and trade relations guided by this committee.