CATERPILLAR INC CAT 64.56
Industrials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-05
CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) has delivered +5.6% annualized revenue growth, n/a earnings growth, and +5.1% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #417 of 1968 stocks overall and #97 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About CATERPILLAR INC
Company Overview
Caterpillar Inc. is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural-gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its machines and power systems support infrastructure, resource extraction, energy, transportation, and industrial activity around the world. The company sells through an independent dealer network and also provides financing and insurance solutions that help customers acquire and operate Caterpillar equipment.
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Business Model & Revenue
Caterpillar earns revenue from new equipment and engines, replacement parts, services, digital solutions, and financial products. Dealers hold inventory, sell and rent machines, perform repairs, and maintain local customer relationships, while Caterpillar designs products, manages manufacturing, and supports the installed base. Parts and service demand can persist throughout an asset's life. Results depend on dealer inventories, end-user activity, pricing, material and freight costs, factory utilization, credit losses, and product mix.
Key Facts & Market Position
A large installed base, recognizable brand, broad product line, and global dealer organization underpin the company's competitive position. Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation expose Caterpillar to different economic cycles. Commodity investment, infrastructure spending, oil and gas activity, interest rates, emissions rules, supply chains, labor, currencies, and geopolitical conditions can materially affect demand and profitability.