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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
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.
TOP PICK
Are just opening, large new facilities in India.Should be a strong market, down the road.They have recurring revenue through leasing equipment.55% of their sales come internationally.A good play on a weak US dollar.
BUY
Has strong recurring revenues because of their leasing sector.
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