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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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Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 07, 2007
His FMV is $100, but not particularly cheap on a Price to Book historical basis.
Photo of Ross HealyRoss Healy
No
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$64.23

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Feb 21, 2007
Had good support around $60 and it then broke through an intermediate high of about $65. It could have resistance near $70, but he feels it has good upside potential.
Photo of Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTALarry Berman CFA, CMT, CTAUnlock Rating
$68.21

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Feb 01, 2007
This has always been overvalued to him. His model price is $54, which is a negative 16% differential.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$64.99

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 25, 2007
High input costs because of steel, etc. Good company, but it has been struggling.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFAUnlock Rating
$59.63

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 23, 2007
A large-cap value name. Use the dividend yield as the determination as to whether you want to buy it or not.
Photo of Jim O'ShaughnessyJim O'ShaughnessyUnlock Rating
$59.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Jan 03, 2007
Has recently had some issues. Decline in share price is because of slower truck sales as well as rising commodity prices. With manufacturing costs rising, margins will get squeezed. He is generally underweight the whole industrial space in the US.
Photo of Steve MacMillanSteve MacMillan
No
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$61.16

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Dec 11, 2006
Very cheap at this price. A loot of its demand comes from outside North America. Concerns on US housing and economy has pushed it lower. Global demand will move it higher.
Photo of Brad WillockBrad Willock
Owned
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$63.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 31, 2006
Had a great run and was going up with the resource boom. There has been slowdown in construction and weakness in the resource sector.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$60.71

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 26, 2006
Lowered their guidance, so the stock dropped 15%. US housing is slowing which impacts them, but they have a lot of positive global projects. He prefers Canadian stocks in this sector because of the strong bullish aspects. They are also cheaper and growing faster.
Photo of Jean-Francois TardifJean-Francois Tardif
No
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$62.35

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 23, 2006
There's an overreaction to the drop-off in the US housing industry. They are in a lot of different sectors and should do well by it.
Photo of David BaskinDavid BaskinUnlock Rating
$60.42

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

machinery
DON'T BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

May 10, 2006
This one has always been above his model price. His current model price is $62 which is a -23% differential.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$80.97

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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TRADE

Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 07, 2006
Depends on the drill results. Just finished a 3 hole drill test with good results. A 9 hole drill program is underway. If the results are still good, it has a long way to go, but if the results are not so good it could go the other way. A roll of the dice speculative, with the upside being very much ahead of where it is right now.
Photo of Lawrence RoulstonLawrence Roulston
Owned
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$73.22

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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WAIT

Caterpillar(CAT)

Oct 25, 2005
Fell out of bed this week with much weaker than expected earnings. It wasn't really the sales side that was hurting, it was their cost side, materials, energy, etc. Would wait for signs that it is going to turn around.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$50.29

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Mar 14, 2005
Benefits from spending on infrastructure. Mining industry is buying a lot of equipment. On the downside, their raw material costs are going up. Feels they will be able to pass increases on.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$96.53

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Caterpillar(CAT)

Nov 10, 2004
Likes both Cat and John Deere, but Cat has more global exposure. Demand from the mining sector will grow. Higher input costs because of the increase in steel prices. More room to run.
Photo of Brad WillockBrad Willock
Owned
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$88.74

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$899.61

As of Aug 05, 2026. Market Open.

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