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Caterpillar (Cat)

Manufacturer of construction, mining, energy, and rail equipment

caterpillar.com

Headquarters: Irving, United States
Founded year: 1925
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 60,000+

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Latest news about Caterpillar (Cat)

In short: Cat reported strong Q1 2026 growth, increased its quarterly dividend by 8%, and expanded its AI and automation presence through new acquisitions.

Company announcements

June 10 Cat

Cat increases quarterly dividend to $1.63 per share

The Board raised the dividend eight percent, payable Aug. 19, 2026 to shareholders of record July 20, 2026. Company will return MP&E free cash flow via dividends and buybacks.

May 6 Cat

Caterpillar opens registration for global innovation challenge

The Building the Future Workforce Challenge offers $1 million awards for ideas to attract, retain, and upskill manufacturing technicians. Registration closes July 30, 2026.

April 30 Cat

Caterpillar reports first-quarter 2026 results

Sales and revenues rose 22% to $17.4 billion. Profit per share reached $5.47, adjusted $5.54. Deployed $5.7 billion for share repurchases and dividends.

April 30 Cat

Cat Financial announces first-quarter 2026 results

Revenues reached $947 million, up 10% from last year. Profit increased 11% to $144 million. Retail new business volume rose 8% to $3.19 billion.

Media coverage

Yesterday Yahoo Finance

Caterpillar (CAT) Is Recasting Its Growth Story With A $63 Billion AI Backlog

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is seeing rapid growth in its Power Generation segment, driven by surging demand from AI data centers and related infrastructure. The company reports...

Yesterday Daily Political

State of Wisconsin Investment Board Sells 6,388 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CAT - Daily Political

State of Wisconsin Investment Board decreased its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) by 2.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company...

Yesterday Daily Political

Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd. Cuts Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT - Daily Political

Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd. cut its position in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) by 82.3% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional...

June 16 Blockonomi

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Surges Past $947 as Analysts Raise Targets Following Earnings Beat - Blockonomi

Caterpillar (CAT) stock reached a record $947.44, surging 163% annually after beating Q1 earnings and raising its dividend. Analysts see more upside ahead.

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