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Caterpillar (CAT)

NYSE:CAT

Caterpillar (CAT)

1,057.01
+62.56 (6.29%)
as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 31 opinions in the last 12 months.

Caterpillar (CAT) has been a popular choice among experts, primarily due to its robust earnings growth and significant backlog of orders, reportedly exceeding $60 billion. While many express optimism regarding its potential in the infrastructure and data center segments driven by trends like AI and energy demand, concerns about its current P/E ratio, which has risen considerably to 32-36x, have led some to take profits or warn against buying at this level. The stock has seen hefty appreciation in 2023, with reports of increases around 140% for some investors, indicating both excitement and caution about its overheated status. Overall, CAT is viewed as a strong play on global infrastructure but analysts suggest caution regarding its valuation and the cyclical nature of the industrial sector.

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Positive
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Overvalued
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Deere,DE
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Apr 21, 2010
This is a cyclical and they are very early in their cycle. Will grow with the economic cycle. They are still replenishing dealer inventories.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$67.75

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 30, 2010
Likes this company but thinks the valuation is a bit stretched. It is on her radar screen on a pullback.
Photo of Christine PooleChristine Poole
No
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$63.16

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 10, 2010
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.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$58.78

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Feb 10, 2010
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.
Photo of Don LatoDon Lato
Owned
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$53.15

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 18, 2010
(Market Call Minute.) Trading at 23X earnings so he would not be a buyer.
Photo of Paul Harris, CFAPaul Harris, CFAUnlock Rating
$60.12

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 13, 2010
(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.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$62.33

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 27, 2009
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.
Photo of David BaskinDavid BaskinUnlock Rating
$56.69

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 19, 2009
Inventories are about 60% lower than last year, so you could see some re-stocking by the dealers. This is a company that is going to see earnings revisions higher.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid BurrowsUnlock Rating
$57.85

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 06, 2009
Very cyclical. Great company. A lot of global infrastructure projects will benefit them but is already priced in. With the 50% run-up on the market he would want a better price, possibly low $40's. 3.25% yield.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
No
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$51.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Sep 21, 2009
A lot of exposure to residential construction. Had some issues because of their finance arm but they managed to get through it okay but the ability of their customers to buy have had difficulty getting financing. Would prefer the dealership companies such as Toromont (TIH-T) or Finning (FTT-T). If you have a 5 or 10-year view it could be a good entry point.
Photo of Alexander Lane, B Comm, CAlexander Lane, B Comm, C
No
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$52.46

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Sep 09, 2009
Had the worst year in 50 and is a play on the global expansion. Thinks there is a lot more room for this company to grow in this expansion.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$48.41

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Aug 19, 2009
Not a fan of Caterpillar (CAT-N) or Deere (DE-N) because of balance sheet leverages but are also tied to global construction demand, a cyclical recovery. Both of gotten ahead of themselves recently.
Photo of Ara NalbandianAra Nalbandian
No
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$45.17

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Caterpillar(CAT)

Aug 04, 2009
Had higher lows, which is positive. $47 seems to be a resistance point. Moving averages have righted themselves with the 50-day being above the 200-day. Could come back and test the $40 level.
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$47.89

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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SELL

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jul 30, 2009
Over the balance of 12 months, earnings should be pretty strong. Earnings revisions have been moving up. Some of the estimates have been lowered for the next quarter. Probably not a bad move to Sell and move onto something else in the industrial space such as 3M (MMM-N).
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
No
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$43.41

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jun 10, 2009
This is a play on a recovery and we are starting to see some signs of that. Global operator with a very large presence in China, which will probably lead the global recovery.
Photo of Don LatoDon Lato
Owned
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$37.62

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$1057.01

As of Jun 25, 2026. Market Open.

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