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NYSE:CAT

Caterpillar (CAT)

811.02
-16.88 (2.04%)
as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is widely regarded as a key player in the industrial and infrastructure sectors, demonstrating strong earnings growth and a robust backlog of orders, reportedly around $63 billion. Many experts highlight its significant role in powering data centers and benefiting from megatrends such as electrification, manufacturing reshoring, and an increase in mining activities. However, there are concerns about its current valuation, with some analysts indicating it is trading at high forward price-to-earnings multiples, suggesting it may be overheated or priced for perfection. While perspectives on the stock's future performance vary, there is general agreement on its potential long-term growth driven by essential sectors. Some experts recommend buying on weakness, reflecting the cyclical nature of the business.

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BUY

He's adding during this pullback. They blew it out of the water this quarter. It's cheap--it's maturing to the point where it deserves a higher valuation. If it pops, he will write calls. Is a long-term investment.

TOP PICK

A top industrial name in his portfolio. Great valuation at 30x forward PE, 25% earnings growth rate. Global leader not just in construction and mining equipment, but in engines, generators, industrial turbines, and backup power systems -- the physical horsepower behind the digital economy.

Feeds into the need for AI data centres and so forth. Also benefits from infrastructure modernization, manufacturing reshoring, electrification, and critical minerals development. These are all super-cycles driving demand. Just raised full-year revenue outlook for Q2 earnings, which exceeded expectations. Very strong backlog. Yield is 0.76%.

(Analysts’ price target is $1013.87)
SELL

He sold most of it. Trading at 35x forward PE is insane for a highly cyclical, capital-intensive company. It should be around 15x PE. We don't know how long this rally will last, but CAT has always been cyclical. He expects them to report a good quarter, though.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It's not just an AI story, it's also power generation, mining, and infrastructure. It's a multi-year play. Shares are up 65% this year. It's price to perfection now and would buy it only on weakness.

TOP PICK

Not just heavy yellow machinery anymore. Increasingly tied to power demand, electrification, industrial expansion, and the theme of reshoring. Sales targets for power generation segment have increased. 

Backlog is ~$63B, very strong revenue visibility. About 25% earnings growth rate over next few years. Yield is 0.68%.

(Analysts’ price target is $994.35)
HOLD

Their 50-day average has been rising since last summer. If you own, ride that 50-day and let the market tell you when the rally's over.

BUY

He bought; is very bullish. All the infrastructure play flows through CAT. If the stock splits, it will go much higher. Is up 142% this year, and 70% of this move is from AI. A short position in this in outlandish; a stock like this doesn't usually grow to the sky.

DON'T BUY

They actually build the data centres, but the moment the hyperscalers say they're pulling back on that spending, watch out.

SELL ON STRENGTH

It hit a new high yesterday. He sold part of his position. Is not cheap now at a high valuation. It's purely an AI trade.

SELL ON STRENGTH

It hit a new high yesterday. He's been trimming into strength so that he creates dry powder.

DON'T BUY

Hasn't owned, as it's always been too cyclical. Safer way to play mining. Ran so fast, so quickly. PE multiple north of 30x, so a lot of positive things are already baked in. FCF yield is very small. Growth profile quite robust, but if that were to get hit then valuation would come off.

WATCH

In the industrial space, names with more attractive growth than HON's include CAT, GEV, and VRT.

PARTIAL SELL

He trimmed it. Trading at a 32x forward PE, but typically in the mid-teens. As long as data centres are being built, this will participate, but it doesn't hurt to take some money off the table.

COMMENT

They host an HQ visit for investors on Monday. Their construction division is essential to the data centre build. It trades at 36x PE like a tech stock. He likes it, but it's overheated. Does it merit the premium?

BUY

Driven by tailwinds in oil/gas, infrastructure and the data centre build.

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Caterpillar (CAT) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar stock symbol?

Caterpillar is a American stock, trading under the symbol CAT (previously CAT-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (CAT). It is usually referred to as NYSE:CAT or CAT

Is Caterpillar a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 39 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CAT (previously CAT-N on Stockchase). 29 analysts recommended to BUY and 7 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Caterpillar.

Is Caterpillar a good investment or a top pick?

Caterpillar was recommended as a Top Pick by Kevin Simpson on 2026-08-14. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Caterpillar.

Why is Caterpillar stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Caterpillar.

Is Caterpillar worth watching?

Caterpillar is followed by 184 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Caterpillar stock price?

On 2026-08-24, Caterpillar (CAT) stock closed at a price of $811.02.

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Based on 39 expert opinions: 29 buy 3 hold 7 sell