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
Only about 30% of the revenue is in North America and the rest is overseas. Sales are very strong. Make a lot of their money in replacement parts. Could see it reaching $100.
TOP PICK
Likes the growth in emerging markets. This is in a very early cycle. Still replenishing dealers inventory. Management would like to grow share earnings at 15%-20% per year through this cycle.
WAIT
Expect it will outperform on a 12-24 month outlook. One of the biggest construction manufacturers globally. Leveraged to growth in emerging markets. Cost structure somewhat out of control because of rapid expansion phase and then hit by the downturn. Working out of this.
BUY
The giant earthmoving company of the world. At this stage in world development, it is going full bore. Will likely improve over the next 1-3 years. Still restocking their dealers
BUY
Opportunities in infrastructure are still very good. With government spending towards infrastructure you should see continuing demand for infrastructure products. This company is well positioned for this.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Will be very cyclical, so take your time and look for a good entry point.
BUY
Will last another 10 years. Buy and put away and own. Make sure there are no problems developing with management. A lot of good years ahead of it.
BUY
Very early in the cycle so this is a great opportunity to Buy. As the stimulus package starts to take hold, good things have started happening here. Recently raised their guidance to $3.25, well above what the Street was looking for.
BUY
This is a cyclical and they are very early in their cycle. Will grow with the economic cycle. They are still replenishing dealer inventories.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Likes this company but thinks the valuation is a bit stretched. It is on her radar screen on a pullback.
BUY
Dealer inventories are still quite low so this has to be built up. Stimulus program will create a lot of work in 2010-2011. China is also a big part of the business.
BUY
Great company and well diversified. A lot of penetration into the Asian market. Dominant supplier of heavy machinery in China and there is something like 250 subway routes that are going to be built over the next 5 years.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Trading at 23X earnings so he would not be a buyer.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 14/09. Up 65.3%.) Numbers are just starting to turn around. Dealer inventories are still low. Global expansion and the weak US$ play will continue.
COMMENT
Has benefited from the large amount of infrastructure spending in the US. Strong company with a global franchise. A weak US$ will help them tremendously.
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