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Caterpillar (CAT)

904.28

-36.20 (3.85%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 31 opinions in the last 12 months.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is currently viewed as a strong player in the infrastructure and data center sectors, driven by significant tailwinds in oil, gas, and construction. While some analysts express concerns about its high valuation with a forward PE ratio ranging from 28x to 36x, others believe it has the potential to grow into its valuation. The company's robust backlog of $60 billion and substantial revenue growth of over 20% demonstrate its operational strength. However, investors are advised to take some profits due to the stock's rapid ascent of 140% since May and the increasing uncertainty surrounding valuations in the industrial space. Overall, CAT maintains a steady appeal for those anticipating ongoing infrastructure buildout and data center expansions, while significant caution surrounding its current price level is evident among experts.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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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.

BUY

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.

DON'T BUY

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.

COMMENT

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.

BUY

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.

DON'T BUY

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.

HOLD

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.

SELL

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).

HOLD

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.

DON'T BUY

Great company but he is concerned about the stock and its dividend. There is also concern about the cash flow. Pension is under funded. A lot of the growth is tied to international and because it is a global recession that has been a decline for their equipment.

DON'T BUY

Good company. Has more debt than he is comfortable with, especially for this kind of company. The economy is probably going to have some kind of rebound but if it's tepid or doesn't happen, large ticket items volumes may remain at levels that approximate zero. Too expensive.

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