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NYSE:CAT

Caterpillar (CAT)

815.09
+4.07 (0.50%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 1:55:59 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Caterpillar (CAT) is viewed positively by many experts, highlighting its strong position in construction, mining, power generation, and its growing connection to data center buildouts driven by AI demands. The company has reported impressive earnings and a significant backlog of orders, supporting its potential for earnings growth. However, there are concerns regarding its current valuation, with some expert opinions describing it as overvalued given its high P/E ratio compared to its historical averages and the cyclical nature of its business. While some experts advocate for purchasing during pullbacks, others believe that the stock's performance has already priced in a lot of positivity, making them cautious. Overall, CAT represents a multi-year play benefiting from infrastructure modernization, electrification, and global industrial expansion.

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Overvalued
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BUY
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SELL
Very. Very expensive. Model price $56.06. It certainly has momentum here.
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.
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