Caterpillar Inc.

NYSE:CAT Rapport sur les actions

Capitalisation boursière : US$398.8b

Caterpillar Résultats passés

Passé contrôle des critères 2/6

Caterpillar a connu une croissance annuelle moyenne de ses bénéfices de 14.6%, tandis que le secteur Machinery a vu ses bénéfices augmenter de en hausse à 8% par an. Les revenus ont augmenté de en hausse à un taux moyen de 7.6% par an. Le rendement des capitaux propres de Caterpillar est 50.5% et ses marges nettes sont de 13.3%.

Informations clés

14.63%

Taux de croissance des bénéfices

17.64%

Taux de croissance du BPA

Machinery Croissance de l'industrie8.77%
Taux de croissance des recettes7.55%
Rendement des fonds propres50.52%
Marge nette13.33%
Dernière mise à jour des bénéfices31 Mar 2026

Mises à jour récentes des performances passées

Recent updates

Mise à jour du récit May 19

CAT: Future Returns Will Reflect Data Center Power And Physical AI Opportunities

Caterpillar's updated analyst price target framework moves from a fair value of about $754 to roughly $913, with analysts generally pointing to firmer profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change, even as they apply a slightly higher discount rate and trim revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Caterpillar clusters around a consistent theme, with a series of higher price targets and at least one fresh upgrade.
Seeking Alpha May 14

Caterpillar: A Masterclass In Execution Meeting An Irrationally Exuberant Valuation

Summary Caterpillar is trading at a significant valuation premium, with a forward P/FCF of 43, nearly triple its five-year average. Current momentum is driven by surging data center demand, a record $62.7 billion backlog, and strong double-digit revenue growth outlook. Despite operational excellence and reduced volatility, CAT’s capital-intensive, cyclical nature makes its software-like multiple unsustainable long-term. I require a 30-50% stock price contraction before CAT offers a margin of safety aligned with its industrial fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Article d’analyse May 04

Results: Caterpillar Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...
Mise à jour du récit May 02

CAT: Physical AI Mega Projects Will Likely Cap Future Return Potential

The analyst price target for Caterpillar in this narrative has been raised from $521.71 to $575.00. This reflects analysts' use of higher valuation multiples and slightly stronger margin and earnings assumptions following a series of recent target hikes and upgrades tied to construction demand, mega project pipelines, and Caterpillar's positioning in physical AI and data center related equipment.
Mise à jour du récit Apr 16

CAT: Future Returns Will Reflect Data Center Power And Physical AI Execution Risks

Caterpillar's analyst price target has been revised slightly higher to $754.33 from $742.18, with analysts pointing to updated fair value work, modestly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple to reflect recent sector research and sentiment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Caterpillar has centered on higher price targets and updated views on long term demand drivers, digital capabilities, and the construction cycle.
Mise à jour du récit Apr 02

CAT: Future Returns Will Reflect Data Center Power And Cycle Normalization Risks

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Caterpillar from about $588 to roughly $742, reflecting higher modeled revenue growth, a richer future P/E assumption of about 28x, and a slightly lower discount rate. This is supported by recent research that highlights strong data center related power demand, a healthy pipeline of mega construction projects, and Caterpillar's positioning in physical AI.
Mise à jour du récit Mar 19

CAT: Data Center Power Dependence Will Likely Restrain Future Return Potential

Caterpillar's updated analyst price target reflects a modest fair value lift of about $1 per share. Analysts point to stronger construction demand signals from ConExpo, lengthening engine lead times tied to data center projects, and growing confidence in the company as a physical AI and infrastructure supplier.
Mise à jour du récit Mar 05

CAT: Data Center Power Dependence Will Likely Cap Future Return Potential

Caterpillar's updated fair value estimate has increased from about $475 to $521, as analysts factor in stronger projected revenue growth, a higher future P/E multiple, and ongoing demand in private non residential construction and data center power projects. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Caterpillar has been skewed toward higher price targets and generally constructive views, with several firms lifting their expectations alongside stronger assumptions for private non residential construction and data center related demand.
Nouveau récit Mar 03

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): The Industrial Architect – Leveraging the AI Data Center Boom and Infrastructure Supercycle in 2026.

Caterpillar (CAT) is currently operating as the engine of the global industrial recovery, trading at $752.18 as of the March 2, 2026, close. Despite a broader market rotation that has punished high-multiple growth stocks, Caterpillar has surged over 120% in the last year , recently hitting an all-time high above $775 on February 11.
Mise à jour du récit Feb 19

CAT: Data Center Power Demand Will Drive Future Multiple Repricing

Caterpillar's analyst price target has been raised from $790 to $850. Analysts cited updated assumptions for faster revenue growth, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by more moderate profit margin expectations.
Mise à jour du récit Feb 05

CAT: Data Center Engine Reliance Will Likely Erode Future Return Expectations

The analyst price target for Caterpillar has moved higher from about US$393 to roughly US$475, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for slightly stronger profit margins, a higher future P/E multiple, and ongoing support from data center driven engine demand. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, the tone around Caterpillar has leaned constructive, with a cluster of firms lifting their price targets by wide ranges, from around US$15 to as high as US$125.
Mise à jour du récit Jan 21

CAT: Data Center Power Demand Will Drive Future Earnings Repricing

Our Caterpillar fair value estimate is updated from $780 to $790, reflecting analysts' higher price targets and their focus on data center driven engine demand, stronger Energy & Transportation and Construction trends, and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Caterpillar has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and highlighting specific growth drivers tied to engines, power generation and core construction and energy markets.
Mise à jour du récit Jan 07

CAT: Power Demand And Backlog Strength Will Drive Future Earnings Repricing

The analyst price target for Caterpillar has been raised from US$507 to US$780, with analysts citing stronger profit expectations, a higher assumed future P/E multiple, and recent Street research that highlights solid Q3 results, improving backlogs, and growing confidence around Energy & Transportation and Power Gen demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Caterpillar points to a wide range of views, but there is a clear pocket of bullish analysts who are leaning into the Q3 print, backlog trends, and perceived strength in Energy & Transportation, Power Gen, and Construction.
Mise à jour du récit Dec 21

CAT: Power Demand Optimism Will Likely Fade And Pressure Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their Caterpillar fair value estimate by about $28 to roughly $393, citing upward revisions to revenue growth and margins, a modestly higher assumed future P E multiple, and a wave of recent price target increases and upgrades following stronger than expected Q3 results and improving Power Gen and construction demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a broadly constructive view on Caterpillar following its Q3 earnings beat, with multiple upgrades and sizable price target increases.
Mise à jour du récit Dec 07

CAT: Future Returns Will Reflect Power Demand Upside And Tariff Headwind Risks

Analysts have nudged our Caterpillar price target higher by approximately $30 per share to reflect a stronger multiple on the Power Gen business, broad-based target hikes across the Street following Q3 outperformance, and growing conviction in secular demand and margin durability. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a broadly constructive but increasingly bifurcated view on Caterpillar, with most on the Street acknowledging stronger execution in Power Gen and core machinery, while debating how much of this strength is already embedded in the valuation.
Mise à jour du récit Nov 23

CAT: Future Performance Will Balance Demand Momentum And Rising Tariff Headwinds

Caterpillar's analyst price target has increased from $559 to $588. This reflects growing confidence among analysts due to strong recent earnings and an improved demand outlook across key segments.
Mise à jour du récit Nov 05

CAT: Fair Value Will Reflect Mixed Cycle Outlook Amid New Demand and Tariff Risks

Caterpillar's fair value estimate has increased by over $60 to $559, as analysts cite strong Q3 earnings, improved margins, and sustained demand, which are driving a higher price target for the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports reflect a wide range of opinions on Caterpillar's outlook, with both bullish and bearish case elements evident following the company's strong quarterly performance and evolving macroeconomic conditions.
Mise à jour du récit Oct 22

Analysts Debate Caterpillar Outlook as Price Targets Rise and Valuation Climbs Amid New Risks

The analyst price target for Caterpillar has increased from approximately $468 to $498. Analysts cite resilient margins, improved inventory management, and expectations for continued earnings growth despite ongoing tariff headwinds as key drivers of this upward revision.
Mise à jour du récit Oct 08

Global Infrastructure Expansion Will Drive Equipment Renewal Cycle

Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Caterpillar to approximately $468. They cite stronger-than-expected operating margins, resilience against tariff pressures, and continued robust demand as supporting factors.
Mise à jour du récit Sep 23

Global Infrastructure Expansion Will Drive Equipment Renewal Cycle

Caterpillar’s consensus price target was raised to $458.91 as analysts grow more confident in operational momentum, resilient margins, and the potential for earnings recovery in 2025 despite tariff headwinds and some downward EPS revisions from bears. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets based on strong Q2 results, resilient construction equipment margins, and successful management of dealer inventories, suggesting continued operational momentum despite tariff pressures.
Mise à jour du récit Aug 07

Global Infrastructure Expansion Will Drive Equipment Renewal Cycle

Caterpillar’s fair value estimate remains steady at $426.17, as both its future P/E ratio and consensus revenue growth forecasts show no significant change. What's in the News Caterpillar, Joule Capital Partners, and Wheeler Machinery Co. agreed to power Joule's Utah data center campus with Caterpillar's advanced generator sets, integrated cooling and power solutions, and substantial grid-forming battery energy storage, emphasizing fast deployment and comprehensive support.
Article d’analyse Aug 07

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

NYSE:CAT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Caterpillar's Fair Values from the Community and select yours As you...
Article d’analyse Jul 18

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

Key Insights Caterpillar's estimated fair value is US$520 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$418 share...
Article d’analyse Jul 06

Why Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Could Be Worth Watching

Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT ) saw a significant share price rise of 45% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. The...
Article d’analyse Jun 24

The Price Is Right For Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

It's not a stretch to say that Caterpillar Inc.'s ( NYSE:CAT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.3x right now...
Article d’analyse Jun 10

Is Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha Apr 15

Caterpillar: This Cat Is Out Of Lives For Now (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Caterpillar offers competitive advantages like scale, a strong brand, and global reach, making it a proxy for global economic growth. Despite cyclicality, Caterpillar's valuation is reasonable, with a price-to-earnings ratio below the historical average and potential for mid-single-digit EPS growth. The company's diversified revenue streams and exposure to secular trends like renewable energy and defense investments bolster its long-term prospects. Yet, CAT stock is sell rated because it was so overvalued at $400 a share; $300 a share still does not bring it into range for us in the current environment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 06

Caterpillar Vs. Deere: Which One Is The Better Buy Amidst Tariffs?

Summary Tariffs are spreading fear among investors and pushing for an increase in domestic manufacturing activity. Caterpillar and Deere are two iconic American manufacturers that will be partly affected by tariffs. In this article, I compare the two stocks to assess which one is the better pick right now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 12

Caterpillar: Diversification Without Diworsification; Home Depot Looks Healthy, So Do Others

Summary I would like to diversify my Caterpillar stock holdings while avoiding diworsification. Tax efficiency is crucial; strategies include tax lot harvesting and using timing to avoid capital gains. A list of high-quality dividend-growth stocks is evaluated based on historical and future fair values, and also on future growth and dividend growth. After filtering and ranking, HD, LOW, and SNA offer solid income replacement potential and can match CAT's performance, making them suitable for diversification. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 06

Caterpillar: Good Long-Term Story, But Near-Term Woes Keep Me On The Sidelines

Summary Caterpillar benefits from long-term tailwinds like the IIJA, increased mining demand, and data center energy needs, but faces short-term macroeconomic headwinds. CAT's valuation appears cheap at a 16x forward P/E ratio, but margin normalization and tariff impacts suggest caution before investing. Historical patterns show CAT's stock typically drops 34% during slowdowns; the current drawdown is ~20%, indicating potential further decline. I recommend a hold rating, waiting for better buying opportunities as CAT's stock price aligns with historical drawdowns and margin pressures materialize. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Ventilation des recettes et des dépenses

Comment Caterpillar gagne et dépense de l'argent. Sur la base des derniers bénéfices déclarés, sur une base LTM.


Historique des gains et des recettes

NYSE:CAT Recettes, dépenses et bénéfices (USD Millions )
DateRecettesLes revenusDépenses G+ADépenses de R&D
31 Mar 2670,7559,4305,9782,205
31 Dec 2567,5898,8845,8002,148
30 Sep 2564,6719,2735,8352,105
30 Jun 2563,1399,4375,7132,083
31 Mar 2563,2599,9395,7062,067
31 Dec 2464,80910,7925,7162,107
30 Sep 2465,66410,6775,8042,142
30 Jun 2466,36811,0075,7652,163
31 Mar 2466,99711,2485,6972,156
31 Dec 2367,06010,3355,6192,108
30 Sep 2366,5879,1134,7591,955
30 Jun 2364,7718,3604,5271,877
31 Mar 2361,7007,1114,3221,829
31 Dec 2259,4276,7054,1101,814
30 Sep 2256,6287,3713,8021,852
30 Jun 2254,0316,7563,6331,803
31 Mar 2252,6736,4963,5351,769
31 Dec 2150,9716,4893,4331,686
30 Sep 2148,4085,1494,4701,621
30 Jun 2145,8924,3914,2971,538
31 Mar 2143,0003,4364,1011,433
31 Dec 2041,7482,9983,9571,415
30 Sep 2043,6573,3164,1691,427
30 Jun 2046,5344,1424,3771,514
31 Mar 2050,9695,3044,5551,614
31 Dec 1953,8006,0934,7961,693
30 Sep 1954,9986,0434,8701,773
30 Jun 1955,7506,2764,8511,821
31 Mar 1955,3296,3634,9061,842
31 Dec 1854,7226,1474,8061,850
30 Sep 1853,2763,8004,4211,882
30 Jun 1851,1793,1324,4571,864
31 Mar 1848,4992,2274,4911,860
31 Dec 1745,4627544,4251,842
30 Sep 1742,1408824,5151,866
30 Jun 1739,8871064,2881,858
31 Mar 1738,898-1464,0991,868
31 Dec 1638,537-674,4761,853
30 Sep 1639,9931,0103,8902,001
30 Jun 1641,7951,2864,0262,061
31 Mar 1643,7701,5384,1962,103
31 Dec 1547,0112,5124,3632,119
30 Sep 1550,2253,3634,6162,125
30 Jun 1552,8123,8214,9002,145

Des revenus de qualité: CAT a des bénéfices de haute qualité.

Augmentation de la marge bénéficiaire: Les marges bénéficiaires nettes actuelles de CAT sont inférieures à celles de l'année dernière CAT. (13.3%) sont inférieures à celles de l'année dernière (15.7%).


Analyse des flux de trésorerie disponibles par rapport aux bénéfices


Analyse de la croissance passée des bénéfices

Tendance des revenus: Les bénéfices de CAT ont augmenté de 14.6% par an au cours des 5 dernières années.

Accélération de la croissance: CAT a connu une croissance négative de ses bénéfices au cours de l'année écoulée, elle ne peut donc pas être comparée à sa moyenne sur 5 ans.

Bénéfices par rapport au secteur d'activité: CAT a enregistré une croissance négative de ses bénéfices ( -5.1% ) au cours de l'année écoulée, ce qui rend difficile la comparaison avec la moyenne du secteur Machinery ( 1.6% ).


Rendement des fonds propres

ROE élevé: Bien que le retour sur capitaux propres ( 50.52% ) de CAT soit exceptionnel, cette mesure est faussée en raison de son niveau d'endettement élevé.


Rendement des actifs


Rendement des capitaux employés


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Analyse de l'entreprise et données financières

DonnéesDernière mise à jour (heure UTC)
Analyse de l'entreprise2026/05/22 04:31
Cours de l'action en fin de journée2026/05/22 00:00
Les revenus2026/03/31
Revenus annuels2025/12/31

Sources de données

Les données utilisées dans notre analyse de l'entreprise proviennent de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Les données suivantes sont utilisées dans notre modèle d'analyse pour générer ce rapport. Les données sont normalisées, ce qui peut entraîner un délai avant que la source ne soit disponible.

PaquetDonnéesCadre temporelExemple de source américaine *
Finances de l'entreprise10 ans
  • Compte de résultat
  • Tableau des flux de trésorerie
  • Bilan
Estimations consensuelles des analystes+3 ans
  • Prévisions financières
  • Objectifs de prix des analystes
Prix du marché30 ans
  • Cours des actions
  • Dividendes, scissions et actions
Propriété10 ans
  • Actionnaires principaux
  • Délits d'initiés
Gestion10 ans
  • L'équipe dirigeante
  • Conseil d'administration
Principaux développements10 ans
  • Annonces de l'entreprise

* Exemple pour les titres américains ; pour les titres non américains, des formulaires réglementaires et des sources équivalentes sont utilisés.

Sauf indication contraire, toutes les données financières sont basées sur une période annuelle mais mises à jour trimestriellement. C'est ce qu'on appelle les données des douze derniers mois (TTM) ou des douze derniers mois (LTM). En savoir plus.

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Indicateurs de l'industrie et du secteur

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Sources des analystes

Caterpillar Inc. est couverte par 62 analystes. 19 de ces analystes ont soumis les estimations de revenus ou de bénéfices utilisées comme données d'entrée dans notre rapport. Les soumissions des analystes sont mises à jour tout au long de la journée.

AnalysteInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
Mircea DobreBaird
Adam SeidenBarclays