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Stocks of Caterpillar - Current price, Where to buy? Dividends

Basic company information Caterpillar
Detail Data
Stocks: Caterpillar
ompany Name: Caterpillar Inc.
Ticker: CAT
Exchange: NYSE
Outstanding stocks: 489,052,992
24-hour Volume: 1,468,668
Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Sector: Industrials
Number of Employees: 113200
Country: United States
City: Irving
Address: 5205 North O'Connor Boulevard
Price data for Caterpillar
P/E Ratio: Forward P/E EPS: Forward EPS Book value per share Market capitalization
15.22 14.76 22.12 USD 22.82 USD 36.05 USD 163,099,164,672.00 USD
Price data for Caterpillar
P/E Ratio: 15.22
Forward P/E: 14.76
EPS: 22.12 USD
Forward EPS: 22.82
Book value per share: 36.05 USD
Market capitalization: 163,099,164,672.00 USD

Fundamental indicators for Caterpillar stocks
Indicator Data
Total Revenue: 66,996,998,144.00 USD
Net Income: 11,248,000,000.00 USD
Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio: 9.34
PEG Ratio: 2.23

Note: The data is approximate, subject to change over time, and may not be current; however, we strive for the highest possible accuracy.

Predictions and price recommendations for Caterpillar stocks based on Wall Street analysts' ratings with an average target price of 338 USD per share of Caterpillar within 12 months.
Analysts Recommendation
Issued Recommendation: According to our data, the recommendation issued for Caterpillar stocks is: hold
Number of Analysts: 21
Highest Target Price: 440 USD
Lowest Target Price: 175 USD
Average Target Price: 338 USD

Note: The data is approximate. Recommendations and price forecasts for Caterpillar stocks based on analysts' ratings may change over time. Some recommendations may already be outdated and may not be accurate. We strongly advise against buying and selling stocks based on analysts' recommendations!

Dividends Value
Dividend Amount Company Caterpillar pays a dividend of 5.2 USD per share.
Annual Yield %: 1.54 %
Ex-dividend Date: 2024-04-19
Average % Yield for 5 Years: 2.3 %
Payout Ratio: 23.05 %
Value of Last Dividend Paid: 1.3 USD
Date of Last Dividend: 2024-04-19

The dividend is displayed for the entire calendar year, however, it is usually paid out quarterly in parts. Data may change!

Where to Buy Caterpillar Stocks?

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More Information about Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar consistently proves itself as a leader in its industry. Total revenues for the last 12 months exceed 66,996,998,144.00 USD, demonstrating its strong market position and ability to generate high revenues. With EBITDA reaching 15,928,999,936.00 USD, Caterpillar maintains a high level of efficiency and profitability. This highlights its ability to manage operational costs effectively. A higher debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15 indicates higher leverage for Caterpillar compared to its equity, requiring cautious management. Gross margin of 32.26% indicates room for Caterpillar to improve cost efficiency and competitiveness. Profit margin of 16.79% underscores Caterpillar's efficiency in converting revenues into net income, which is crucial for its prosperity.

Indicator Value
Revenue, Debt, and Cash Flow
Company Revenue: 66,996,998,144.00 USD
EBITDA: 15,928,999,936.00 USD - Positive EBITDA indicates profitable operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Earnings Per Share: 22.12 USD
Book Value Per Share: 36.05 USD
Total Cash: 4,362,999,808.00 USD
Total Cash per Share: 8.92 USD
Total Debt: 37,852,999,680.00 USD
Debt to Equity Ratio: 2.15
Quick Ratio: 0.75
Current Ratio: 1.35
Free Cash Flow: 7,143,374,848.00 USD
Operating Cash Flow: 13,363,999,744.00 USD
Company Margins
Gross Margins: 32.26 %
EBITDA Margins: 23.78 %
Operating Margins: 22.14 %
Profit Margins: 16.79 %
Performance
Return on Assets: 10.4 %
Return on Equity: 62.8 %
Earnings Growth (1 year): 53.7%
Revenue Growth (1 year): -0.4 %
Year-over-Year Quarterly Earnings Growth: 47.0 %
Valuation
Market Capitalization: 163,099,164,672.00 USD
Enterprise Value: 198,258,655,232.00 USD
EV/Revenue: 2.959
EV/EBITDA: 12.446
Number of Shares and Short Shares
Float Shares: 487,721,925 shares
Shares Outstanding: 489,052,992 shares
Held Percent Insiders: 0.00 %
Held Percent Institutions: 73.96 %
Shares Short: 12,781,140
Shares Short Prior Month: 14,443,332
Date Short Interest: 2024-04-15
Shares Percent Shares Out: 2.61 %
Short Ratio: 5.49
Beta: 1.16
Short Percent of Float: 2.62 %
Předpokládaný počet akcií: 522,108,992

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The company Caterpillar pays a dividend of 5.2 USD per share. At this rate, the annual yield is 1.54 %.

Caterpillar shares are traded on the stock exchange NYSE under the ticker symbol: CAT. You can buy or trade them with a variety of stock brokers offering real stock trading services.

According to our data, there is a hold recommendation issued for Caterpillar shares by a total of 21 analysts. The average target price prediction is 338 USD per share.

The total number of Caterpillar shares on the exchange is 489,052,992.00, which, at the current market capitalization, values the company at 163,099,164,672.00 USD.