Caterpillar Dividend

Dividend criteria checks 5/6

Caterpillar is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.43% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 20th November, 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 21st October, 2024.

Key information

1.4%

Dividend yield

24%

Payout ratio

Industry average yield1.5%
Next dividend pay date20 Nov 24
Ex dividend date21 Oct 24
Dividend per shareUS$5.640
Earnings per shareUS$22.70
Dividend yield forecast1.6%

Recent dividend updates

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.41

Jul 19
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.41

Recent updates

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)

Oct 15
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT)

Does Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 04
Does Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Caterpillar: The Macroeconomic Factors Fueling Its Resilience (Rating Upgrade)

Sep 22

Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE:CAT) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Sep 16
Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE:CAT) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Caterpillar: Why I'd Wait Before Adding To Existing Position (Rating Downgrade)

Aug 29

At US$342, Is It Time To Put Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) On Your Watch List?

Aug 23
At US$342, Is It Time To Put Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) On Your Watch List?

Dividend Resilience: Unveiling Caterpillar's Secret Sauce

Aug 20

Caterpillar: Every Good Tale Must Come To An End

Aug 02

Why I Remain Bullish On Caterpillar Dividends

Jul 21

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.41

Jul 19
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.41

Here's Why Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jul 16
Here's Why Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Investors Shouldn't Overlook Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) Impressive Returns On Capital

Jul 05
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) Impressive Returns On Capital

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

Jun 24
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

Caterpillar: Material Downside To Consensus Estimates

Jun 18

Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE:CAT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Jun 13
Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE:CAT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Caterpillar: Continued Upgrades Will Drive A Re-Rating; Buy

Jun 12

Is There Now An Opportunity In Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)?

May 22
Is There Now An Opportunity In Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)?

Caterpillar: The Dividend Aristocrat With A Growth Engine, A One-Stop Shop

May 18

Is Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) A Risky Investment?

May 11
Is Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) A Risky Investment?

Caterpillar Inc. Just Recorded A 14% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Apr 27
Caterpillar Inc. Just Recorded A 14% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Caterpillar: Market Leading Compounder With Limited Valuation Upside

Apr 15

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Passed With Ease

Apr 06
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Passed With Ease

The Trend Of High Returns At Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Has Us Very Interested

Mar 26
The Trend Of High Returns At Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Has Us Very Interested

Is Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Trading At A 35% Discount?

Mar 15
Is Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Trading At A 35% Discount?

Caterpillar: Delivered Impressive 2023 Earnings, The Stock Is Priced To Perfection

Mar 14

The Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Feb 20
The Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Caterpillar: Why The Stock Has Upside Potential From Current Levels

Feb 11

Is Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) A Risky Investment?

Feb 05
Is Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) A Risky Investment?

Caterpillar Q4 Earnings Report: What Investors Need To Know

Feb 02

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)?

Jan 24
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)?

Caterpillar Could Fly Higher If Cyclical And Secular Tailwinds Align

Jan 09

Investor Optimism Abounds Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) But Growth Is Lacking

Dec 19
Investor Optimism Abounds Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) But Growth Is Lacking

Caterpillar: Low Dividend Yield, But Still A Solid Pillar For Portfolio Construction

Dec 19

Caterpillar: Solid Q3 And Strong Fundamentals Make It A Buy

Dec 07

Do Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Dec 07
Do Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Dividend Brilliance And Economic Risks - An Important Message For Caterpillar Investors

Nov 18

Is Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Worth US$248 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Nov 15
Is Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Worth US$248 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayOct 18 2024Ex Dividend DateOct 21 2024Dividend Pay DateNov 20 202430 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 3 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CAT's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CAT's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Caterpillar Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CAT dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CAT)1.4%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.4%
Industry Average (Machinery)1.5%
Analyst forecast (CAT) (up to 3 years)1.6%

Notable Dividend: CAT's dividend (1.43%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).

High Dividend: CAT's dividend (1.43%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.38%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (24.1%), CAT's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (27.2%), CAT's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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