Caterpillar (CAT) Stock
$735.64
−1.78% Close Oct 15
CAT stock is 31.5% below its 52-week high and not in an uptrend as of Oct 15, 2026.
Open interactive chartCAT stock price today
CAT stock closed at $735.64 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.78% from the prior close of $748.98. The session range ran from $704.01 to $740.21 on volume of 4.5 million shares, versus a 50-day average of 2.47 million. The shares sit 31.5% below the 52-week high of $1,073.46 and 44.2% above the 52-week low of $510.21. Returns are -7.6% over one week, -6.0% over one month, -16.4% over three months and +28.4% year to date.
- Last close
- $735.64
- Day range
- $704.01 to $740.21
- 52-week range
- $510.21 to $1,073.46
- From 52-week high
- −31.5%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 2.5M
- 1 week
- −7.6%
- 1 month
- −6.0%
- 3 months
- −16.4%
- Year to date
- +28.4%
- 1 year
- +39.5%
- 3 years
- +169.3%
- 5 years
- +275.8%
Is CAT stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. CAT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. CAT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. Zero of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters are active. The 100-day ROC is -16.4% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 10.1% against a minimum of 25%. The Trend Template has no match on the latest scan. Price sits below the 50-day SMA at 815.28 and the 200-day SMA at 804.97, the 200-day slope is 2.97%, and the moving averages are not stacked.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- −16.4% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +10.1% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Below
- 200-day average
- Below
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +2.97%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 4.11%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
CAT support and resistance levels
CAT stock has no listed moving average or pivot level below its 735.64 close. The nearest level above the close is the Daily Pivot low at 771.39, 4.9% higher. The 9-day EMA sits at 783.15, the 21-day EMA at 800.55 and the 200-day SMA at 804.97. The Daily Pivot high at 876.95 is the highest listed line, 19.2% above the close. Below the close, the day low of 704.01 is the nearest reference, followed by the 52-week low of 510.21.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $876.95 | +19.2% |
| 30-week SMA | $850.98 | +15.7% |
| 150-day SMA | $844.44 | +14.8% |
| 50-day SMA | $815.28 | +10.8% |
| 200-day SMA | $804.97 | +9.4% |
| 21-day EMA | $800.55 | +8.8% |
| 9-day EMA | $783.15 | +6.5% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $771.39 | +4.9% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $735.64.
CAT breakout and scanner signals
CAT stock carries a bullish Daily Pivot Breakout signal last dated Jun 4, 2026, with 6 signals in the past year. The Ichimoku TK cross is bullish, last dated Sep 29, 2026, with 3 signals in the past year. The Minervini Trend Template and Episodic Pivot scanners have no signals on record. A newer signal appeared in the last 5 sessions, and members see it in the journal.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | Jun 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Sep 29, 2026 | 3 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Sep 29, 2026New signal in the last 5 sessions. See it in the journal. | 1 |
CAT seasonality by month
November is the strongest month for CAT stock in this dataset, averaging 6.15% with 81% of 26 years up. October averages 2.04% with 54% of years up over 26 years. May and August are the weakest months, averaging -0.87% and -0.57%. September averages -0.39%, while its median return is 1.04%.
- Jan−0.4%54% up
- Feb+1.3%63% up
- Mar+2.8%56% up
- Apr+3.3%56% up
- May−0.9%44% up
- Jun+0.4%48% up
- Jul+2.8%59% up
- Aug−0.6%44% up
- Sep−0.4%56% up
- Oct+2.0%54% up
- Nov+6.2%81% up
- Dec+2.6%58% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
CAT earnings history
CAT stock beat estimates in each of the five reported quarters in the data. The most recent report, Aug 4, 2026 after hours, posted EPS of 8.17 against an estimate of 6.20, a 31.8% surprise. Earlier surprises were 19.4% on Apr 30, 2026, 16.7% on Feb 27, 2026, 9.6% on Jan 29, 2026 and 9.5% on Oct 29, 2025. Trailing EPS is 22.51.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $6.20 | $8.17 | +31.8% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $4.64 | $5.54 | +19.4% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.18 | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $4.71 | $5.16 | +9.6% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $4.52 | $4.95 | +9.5% |
CAT bull and bear case
CAT stock has no bullish items on the latest scan. The data offers partial support in a 39.5% one-year return, a 28.4% year-to-date return, revenue growth of 24% and earnings growth of 64.9%. The bearish items are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, that the Minervini Trend Template is not met, that price is below the 200-day moving average, and that price closed below its latest Daily Pivot low.
What looks strong
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC -16.4%, 100-day EMA slope 10.1%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 200-day moving average.
- Price closed below its latest Daily Pivot low.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
CAT news and SEC filings, last 30 days
CAT stock has an 8-K dated Oct 15, 2026, tagged Executive or director change, Other events and Exhibits. Five Form 4 filings appear in the last 30 days, three dated Sep 28, 2026 and two dated Oct 1, 2026. The 8-K is the most recent entry in the filings list. The filing labels are the only details the data provides for these entries.
- 8-KExecutive or director change; Other events; Exhibits
- 4OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
- 4OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
- 4OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
- 4OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
- 4OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
Source: SEC EDGAR.
CAT valuation and fundamentals
CAT stock trades at a trailing P/E of 33.3 and a forward P/E of 23.0. The PEG ratio is 0.49, price to sales is 4.6 and price to book is 17.8. EV to EBITDA is 23.6, with a market cap of $338.2 billion and an enterprise value of $383.5 billion. Trailing return on equity is 57.0% and debt to equity is 232.8.
- Market cap
- $338.16B
- Enterprise value
- $383.49B
- P/E (trailing)
- 33.3
- P/E (forward)
- 23.0
- PEG
- 0.49
- Price to sales
- 4.61
- Price to book
- 17.75
- EV to EBITDA
- 23.6
- Gross margin
- +36.0%
- Operating margin
- +22.2%
- Profit margin
- +14.5%
- Return on equity
- +57.0%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $74.73B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +24.0%
- Cash
- $5.94B
- Debt
- $45.15B
- Beta
- 1.58
CAT dividends and splits
CAT stock has a dividend yield of 0.88% and a payout ratio of 26%. The data holds no recent dividend records. No stock splits are listed.
- Dividend yield
- 0.88%
- Payout ratio
- 26.0%
Who owns CAT?
- Shares outstanding
- 459.7M
- Float
- 458.2M
- Held by insiders
- +0.2%
- Held by institutions
- +73.5%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +1.9%
- Days to cover
- 3.3
What does Caterpillar Inc. do?
CAT stock belongs to the Industrials sector, in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in Irving, TX, employs 118,000 people and is led by CEO Mr. Joseph E. Creed CPA. The company designs and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its segments include Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation.
- CEO
- Mr. Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees
- 118,000
- Headquarters
- Irving, TX, United States
- Website
- caterpillar.com
CAT stock FAQ
Is CAT stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. CAT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
What is the CAT stock price today?
CAT stock closed at $735.64 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.78% from the prior close of $748.98. The day range was $704.01 to $740.21.
What are the CAT stock support levels?
CAT stock has no listed moving average or pivot level below its close. The nearest listed level above the close is the Daily Pivot low at 771.39, and the day low of 704.01 and 52-week low of 510.21 are the lower reference points in the data.
Has CAT stock reported recent earnings beats?
CAT stock beat estimates in each of the five reported quarters in the data. The Aug 4, 2026 report showed EPS of 8.17 against an estimate of 6.20, a 31.8% surprise.
Are insiders selling CAT stock?
Insider transaction details for CAT stock are not available yet. Five Form 4 filings appear in the last 30 days, and insiders hold 0.22% of shares outstanding.
Is CAT stock seasonal?
CAT stock has been strongest in November in this dataset, averaging 6.15% with 81% of 26 years up. October averages 2.04% with 54% of years up, while May and August are the weakest months.
What is the bull and bear case for CAT stock?
CAT stock has no bullish items on the latest scan. The bearish items are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, the Minervini Trend Template is not met, price is below the 200-day moving average, and price closed below its latest Daily Pivot low.
Are there recent filings for CAT stock?
CAT stock has an 8-K dated Oct 15, 2026, tagged Executive or director change, Other events and Exhibits. Five Form 4 filings are listed in the last 30 days, dated Sep 28 and Oct 1, 2026.