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Caterpillar Inc.

CAT

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months
About the same
Estimated chance of beating the index: about 51%
8 of 8 inputs
NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Metrics summary

A quick look at Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) combining financial health, the short-term signal, valuation, DCF, management quality and operating metrics. It is analytical context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

61/100
The overall score is based mainly on long-term fundamentals, complemented by the current signal and the available qualitative rating of the company.
43/100
Slightly negative signal based on current news, price action and the economy.
33/100
A lower score means the stock is expensive relative to the company's earnings and assets.
191% above fair value
An estimate of what the stock should be worth based on the company's future cash.
+24%
How fast the company's revenue grows year on year.
82/100
How much the company earns from each unit of revenue and from invested capital.
45/100
Debt level, share-price volatility and how resilient the company is in bad times.
78/100
AI estimate of management quality, execution and capital allocation.
88/100
AI estimate of the company's durable competitive advantage.
§ Financial results
Financial results·CAT
mld. USD
02040608010015%19%23%26%30%2022+12.8%2023-3.4%2024+4.3%2025+30.4%2026estimate
RevenueEBITDANet incomeEBITDA margin
Margins and profitability·CAT
%
-5%0%13%30%20222023202420252026estimate
Net marginEBITDA marginDashed = estimate
Net margin
+13.1 %
FY 2025 · reported
EBITDA margin
+21.2 %
FY 2026 · estimate
Net margin
+14.5 %
last 12 months
Operating margin
+22.2 %
last 12 months
ROE
+57.0 %
last 12 months

FY = fiscal year · TTM = trailing 12 months

§ Context and events

Management

Joseph E. Creed CPA je předsedou představenstva a CEO. Denise C. Johnson vede Resource Industries a Bob De Lange Services, Distribution & Digital; Christine M. Pambianchi zastává funkci Chief Human Resources Officer. Strategie zahrnuje vedle prodeje strojů také rozvoj servisních, distribučních a digitálních činností.

Articles about Caterpillar Inc., in Czech (3)
§ Upcoming results
29 October 2026
in 2 days
Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a global stock traded on NYSE. Sector: Industrials. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Caterpillar Inc. price today?

As of 26 October 2026, Caterpillar Inc. trades at about 692.13 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Caterpillar Inc.?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Caterpillar Inc. pay a dividend?

Caterpillar Inc. either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Caterpillar Inc. a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Caterpillar Inc. as slightly negative (score 43/100). Financial health comes out at 61/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. The DCF model currently puts the price about 191 % above its model fair value. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

§ How to buy Caterpillar Inc.

You can buy shares through regulated online brokers available in the EU. They differ mainly in fees, app quality and which markets they cover.

  • Degiro

    Dutch broker with low fees for passive investors. No account fee, trading in EUR and USD.

  • XTB

    Polish broker with zero commission on stocks and ETFs up to EUR 100,000 a month. Own xStation platform.

  • Trading 212

    Zero-commission broker with fractional shares from EUR 1 and automated investing (Pies). Suits beginners and regular investing.

  • Interactive Brokers

    US broker for advanced investors. The widest choice of markets, low costs at larger volumes, a professional platform with a steeper learning curve.

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§ Current signalShort-term mood
43
/ 100
● Slightly negative
Earnings in 2 days

On 29 October 2026 the company publishes its quarterly results. This period tends to bring large price moves — the signal below does not reflect the results yet.

News summary
Fresh news

Caterpillar jmenoval Derricka Yorka do nové role, zatímco Denise Johnsonová plánuje odejít do důchodu začátkem roku 2027; dopad závisí na hladkém předání vedení.

More about the signal

Akcie za měsíc klesla o 15,76 %, trend je sestupný a momentum slabé; RSI 31 ukazuje přeprodanost, která může pokles krátkodobě brzdit. Dlouhodobější průmyslové základy nejsou těmito údaji vyvráceny.

Risks: Pokud se pokles ceny zastaví a výsledky či výhled obnoví důvěru v poptávku, krátkodobě negativní technický obraz může rychle zeslábnout.

Signal history· 2
  1. 26/1022:0244 · Slightly negative

    Caterpillar se podle zpráv chystá vykázat výsledky za 3. čtvrtletí a akcie rostou před prověrkou backlogu datových center; význam AI poptávky pro výhled závisí na výsledcích.

  2. 26/1013:0233 · Slightly negative

    Wells Fargo snížila cílovou cenu Caterpillaru na 840 z 1 155 USD; průmyslový fond 22. října prodal dalších 11,2 mil. USD akcií. Dopad oslabí, pokud výsledky 29. října zlepší výhled.

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