NYSE:CAT

Caterpillar (CAT)

904.28
-36.20 (3.85%)
as of Jun 5, 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 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.

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Cautious
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Overvalued
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Deere,DE
DON'T BUY
This one has always been above his model price. His current model price is $62 which is a -23% differential.
TRADE
Depends on the drill results. Just finished a 3 hole drill test with good results. A 9 hole drill program is underway. If the results are still good, it has a long way to go, but if the results are not so good it could go the other way. A roll of the dice speculative, with the upside being very much ahead of where it is right now.
WAIT
Fell out of bed this week with much weaker than expected earnings. It wasn't really the sales side that was hurting, it was their cost side, materials, energy, etc. Would wait for signs that it is going to turn around.
BUY
Benefits from spending on infrastructure. Mining industry is buying a lot of equipment. On the downside, their raw material costs are going up. Feels they will be able to pass increases on.
BUY
Likes both Cat and John Deere, but Cat has more global exposure. Demand from the mining sector will grow. Higher input costs because of the increase in steel prices. More room to run.
BUY
Long-term prospects are good. Long-term extraction is in an uptrend around the world and this company will play a big part in that. Prefers to play this company through Finning.
WAIT
Machinery companies are very interesting. Their concerns over the earnings coming out this quarter as well as some of the capital spending trends. Would wait for a little bit of movement before he bought this.
TOP PICK
Should come back with the economy.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Dec 3/03. Up 2.3%.) Equipment companies in Canada and the US had a bit of a pullback but feels the strength is coming back. Strong overseas sales and will do well with a weaker US$.
WEAK BUY
Interested in the stock. Business is good. Like the stock. up 83% over last year.
DON'T BUY
Things are getting a lot better. Has had a great run, but feels that 85% of the gains has already been made.
TOP PICK
Has battled a high US$ for 10 years and as a result, became very efficient. We are in a capital spending environment.
DON'T BUY
Their valuation is between $36 and $46 a share. It'll probably go sideways for a while.
TOP PICK
55% of their sales are overseas. Will grow its earnings by 30% this year and next.
BUY
A good, well-run company. Well-positioned for a recovery in the economy, drilling activity and any areas where their machinery is sold. Would prefer to play it through a Canadian company such as Tormont or Finning because of currency risk.
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