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Caterpillar (CAT)

NYSE:CAT

Caterpillar (CAT)

876.54
+46.51 (5.60%)
as of Aug 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Caterpillar (CAT) has garnered mixed opinions among experts, reflecting concerns over its high valuation despite strong growth prospects. While the company benefits from significant tailwinds in sectors such as infrastructure, power generation, and data centers, many analysts note that the stock is trading at elevated forward price-to-earnings (PE) ratios, leading to sentiments of overvaluation. Some experts highlight the impressive backlog of approximately $63 billion and the potential for 25% earnings growth in coming years, while others caution against buying at current prices, suggesting that a dip would be more favorable. Overall, CAT is perceived as a strong player in the industrial sector with solid global demand, but its valuation remains a critical concern in this cyclical landscape.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

May 14, 2012
Very good value at these levels. China is slowing but the stock trades at about 10X earnings. Extremely well-managed. Even with China slowing, there is still a lot of work to be done and there is a little bit more work being done in North America as well.
Photo of Don LatoDon Lato
Owned
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$93.60

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

May 11, 2012
From a stability and dividend perspective, it is fine. Great balance sheet. Pretty decent track record of increasing dividends. A cyclical stock and you are seeing governments having to rein in their spending. You are likely to see infrastructure spending wear off in North America. There is definitely a moderation of economic activity in China, India and Brazil. They have exposure in countries like Argentina which are in the process of expropriating assets. Competition on similar machinery is coming out of China. The company he would watch would be Cummins Engines (CMI-N).
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
No
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$95.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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WAIT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Apr 24, 2012
World leader in capital equipment. Stock might face challenges in that it trades with commodities. Mining activity may decline because of China. This could be sensitive short term. Long term it will do well. We had a good run so put in a stop loss. If Chinese data surprises to the upside, CAT will be a beneficiary. Prefers other industrials like 3M, SGS group.
Photo of Charles LannonCharles Lannon
No
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$108.40

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Apr 03, 2012
Has gone sideways for a little while as the construction industry has not picked up to the degree that they had hoped. Need for heavy equipment is going to be very important. Excellently managed company. Good fundamentals.
Photo of Mike S. Newton, CIM FCSIMike S. Newton, CIM FCSIUnlock Rating
$106.21

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 14, 2012
Thinks we are in a secular bull market. There will be periods of time when emerging markets will soften but over the long term they will do well.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$112.27

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 11, 2012
Companies operating around the world will have some headwinds. Slowdown in Europe is definitely a headwind. But there are benefits to being a global player and they are taking advantage of that.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$99.64

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 05, 2012
(A Top Pick Jan 25/11. Up 3.23%.) Sold his holdings last spring when the market started to roll over. Still not time to be focused on the machinery stocks.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$95.52

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Dec 02, 2011
Has a model price of $76.87 a negative 20%. He would be a buyer at $65-$67.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$96.29

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Nov 29, 2011
(A Top Pick Dec 13/10. Up 1%.) Away from the equipment stocks now.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$90.54

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Nov 24, 2011
(A Top Pick Nov 18/10. Up 7.55%.) Largest manufacturer of construction equipment globally. Pretty cheap at 10X forward PE.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
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$87.76

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 19, 2011
Likes it for its brand and size and where they are in the world. Lots of business from emerging markets. Near term it is getting hit by Europe and China questions.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
Owned
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$83.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 14, 2011
Chart shows a long upward run from early 2009 to early 2011. If you own, Sell if it goes below $79. Its resistance point is going to be around $92. Today's action was good but volume wasn't great.
Photo of Jeff Parent B. Eng. FCSI CIMJeff Parent B. Eng. FCSI CIMUnlock Rating
$84.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Caterpillar(CAT)

Sep 06, 2011
It didn’t break down too far below its trend line. There are negative signals right now, though. Put in a stop loss so it doesn’t go any further down.
Photo of Ron MeiselsRon MeiselsUnlock Rating
$85.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Aug 31, 2011
As your investment appreciates you have to make sure it does not overweight everything else. A great company. One of the nice things is that 2/3rds if revenue comes from outside of US. Benefit from emerging markets and China boom. They say they will grow earnings 15% this cycle.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon ReidUnlock Rating
$91.00

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Aug 26, 2011
A cyclical stock tied into resources. Will trade with resources and resource prices have come off quite a bit and this has followed. He doesn't expect resource prices to turn around.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$85.16

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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