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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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TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 14, 2009
Beneficiary of global infrastructure spending initiatives. Trades at a little less than 10X earnings. Yield of about 4%.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
Owned
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$39.35

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Dec 12, 2008
This is a cyclical blue chip. When the cycle is good and the economy is strong and its demands will rise along with the stock price and earnings. It will have staying power in this environment.
Photo of David DriscollDavid Driscoll
No
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$42.08

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Dec 09, 2008
Premier construction company in the world. Will be stimulated as it generates a lot of jobs. It is well positioned. There is a risk if there is a delay in the introduction of the infrastructure program.
Photo of Alan Kral , CFA, CICAlan Kral , CFA, CIC
Owned
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$42.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Nov 17, 2008
Longer-term, if there is going to be a good/healthy recovery in the US, there has to be infrastructure spending. Companies like this will be the beneficiaries. Very attractive, but it could drop further in a bearish market. In the meantime, you get 4.6% yield. As long as you don't look at it every month, you might be quite happy.
Photo of Ross HealyRoss HealyUnlock Rating
$35.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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SELL

Caterpillar(CAT)

Nov 11, 2008
(Market Call Minute.) Very commodity oriented.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman LevineUnlock Rating
$36.87

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 28, 2008
(His 3 Top Picks tonight are a package.) Heavy equipment provider. Whoever gets elected, there will be another stimulus package coming out of Congress in the very short-term and into infrastructure.
Photo of Alan Kral , CFA, CICAlan Kral , CFA, CIC
Owned
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$34.95

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 20, 2008
Two trends. Infrastructure and mining. No one is building real estate right now and with current metal prices, they are not being used in mines either. Wait for some further signs of an economic recovery.
Photo of Duncan StewartDuncan Stewart
No
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$40.90

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Sep 02, 2008
End of agriculture mania ended when agriculture specialty mutual funds came out. Stock peaked about 2 or 3 months ago. They will make a lot of money and sell a lot of equipment. Acres under cultivation in the US continue to be at record levels. Inventories going into this crop year are at post second world war lows. Selloff of this stock has been overdone.
Photo of David BaskinDavid BaskinUnlock Rating
$69.08

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Aug 29, 2008
His fair market value price is $134 so it has about 100% upside. It is also trading close to very solid technical support. Has a nice balance sheet. Would Buy this one for a trade. Could see it get up to $85-$87 on a bounce.
Photo of Ross HealyRoss Healy
No
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$70.73

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jul 31, 2008
(Market Call Minute.) You could own both Caterpillar (CAT-N), the manufacturer and Finning (FTT-T), the distributor.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFAUnlock Rating
$69.52

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
TOP PICK

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jun 12, 2008
Growth will continue in demands for their kind of products globally for agriculture, mining and infrastructure. Looking for US infrastructure boom with a new president.
Photo of Alan Kral , CFA, CICAlan Kral , CFA, CIC
Owned
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$80.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Apr 23, 2008
If you are a long-term investor, it is probably a decent entry point. Infrastructure is a theme that will continue over the next decade or so.
Photo of David DriscollDavid DriscollUnlock Rating
$81.69

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Sep 20, 2007
Model price negative 20% differential. Not recommend buying at this point. Overpriced.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$77.37

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

May 02, 2007
Just came out with blow-out earnings. Thinks it's becoming a large cap market. Not mis-priced. Too expensive to buy.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$73.40

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Apr 25, 2007
Had a great move because of strong earnings, with came out because of the Canadian companies Finning (FTT-T) and Torormont (TIH-T). It's clearly in upward trend and could go higher, but would prefer the Canadian companies, which haven’t moved as far.
Photo of Don VialouxDon Vialoux
No
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$73.23

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$884.74

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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