Caterpillar Dividend

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Caterpillar is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.43%. 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 yield4.2%
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

Recent updates

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayOct 19 2024Ex Dividend DateOct 21 2024Dividend Pay DateNov 20 202430 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 1 day to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CAT is not paying a notable dividend for the PE market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.

Growing Dividend: CAT is not paying a notable dividend for the PE market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.


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% (PE)4.1%
Market Top 25% (PE)12.7%
Industry Average (Machinery)4.2%
Analyst forecast (CAT) (up to 3 years)1.6%

Notable Dividend: CAT's dividend (1.43%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the PE market (4.08%).

High Dividend: CAT's dividend (1.43%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the PE market (12.71%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: CAT is not paying a notable dividend for the PE market.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: CAT is not paying a notable dividend for the PE market.


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