CaterpillarCATTOP PICKMay 24, 2018Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.
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%.
Just bought it this month. The global economy is accelerating, and sales are doing well. There is a recovery in commodity prices and that is helping them. Trading at 14 times earnings with a 20% growth rate. (Analysts’ price target is $172.32)