CAT today
$605.28+$3.67 (+0.61%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourBullish
1 hourLeaning Bearish
15 minBearish
5 minConsolidating
Daily trend turns up above $732.73
Key levels
Resistance$679.50
Resistance$619.26
Support$583.99
Support$550.81
Latest news & SEC filings
DealCaterpillar wins $50 million yearly data center power storage deal
DealCoastal Construction Equipment opens as a Cat compact equipment seller for South Florida
ProductCaterpillar creates Cat Compact sub-brand for compact equipment sales
All CAT news →About Caterpillar
Caterpillar makes earthmoving and mining machines, reciprocating engines that run on diesel or natural gas, industrial gas turbines, and locomotives. It reports in segments covering construction equipment, mining equipment, power and energy products, plus a finance unit providing equipment loans, leases, and insurance to buyers and dealerships. Most machinery is sold via independent dealerships across many countries, while turbines and locomotives go straight to end users. Customers include builders, mines, quarries, oil and gas operators, utilities, shipping and rail firms, and manufacturers.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 13, 2026.
NYSE · Industrials
CATERPILLAR INC (CAT)
What Is the Price Target for CAT?
SEPT Low Target
$675.00
SEPT Mid Target
$866.50
SEPT High Target
$1100.00
Analyst Consensus
$866.50
Is CAT a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 4.3% YoY with SLOWING trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$823.82
35
Moat Score
NONE
5/9
Piotroski Score
4.2
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with CAT?
Insider Signal
SELLING
1 buys / 14 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
BUYING
13 buys / 7 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
LOW
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish James C Jr | director | Buy | 1,000 | $620K | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Buy | 44,403 | $9.8M | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 12,002 | $9.8M | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 480 | $384K | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 540 | $433K | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 280 | $225K | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 750 | $603K | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 520 | $418K | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 1,351 | $1.1M | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Creed Joseph E | officer | Sale | 3,382 | $2.7M | Aug 28, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
4.3%
3yr Revenue CAGR
4.4%
EPS Growth YoY
-14.69%
FCF Growth YoY
-11.2%
Revenue Trend
SLOWING
Dark Pool Trades for CAT
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for CAT, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:23:32 | $605.28 | 3,458 | $$2.1M | SELL |
| 21:01:14 | $605.28 | 3,192 | $$1.9M | SELL |
| 21:01:14 | $605.28 | 2,073 | $$1.3M | SELL |
| 21:01:14 | $605.28 | 3,192 | $$1.9M | SELL |
| 21:00:16 | $605.28 | 1,838 | $$1.1M | SELL |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$8.3M preview volume
Real-time institutional flow, block trades, and net positioning
Options Flow for CAT
PREVIEWSEPT Investing provides real-time options flow tracking for CAT, including unusual sweep detection, block trades, and dealer positioning. Each trade shows strike, expiry, premium, implied volatility, and greek values for informed decision-making.
| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $790 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$1638.0K | 90 | BLOCK |
| PUT | $890 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$282.0K | 10 | BLOCK |
| PUT | $810 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$1313.0K | 65 | BLOCK |
| PUT | $840 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$1043.8K | 45 | BLOCK |
| PUT | $780 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$1901.3K | 110 | BLOCK |
5 options trades shown · 0% calls
Unusual activity, GEX levels, max pain, and dealer positioning
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What is CAT stock price today?
CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) is at $605.28, up 0.61% (+$3.67) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is CAT stock moving today?
Latest CAT news — Nov 12, 2026: Caterpillar wins $50 million yearly data center power storage deal · Nov 10, 2026: Coastal Construction Equipment opens as a Cat compact equipment seller for South Florida
Why did CAT stock move on Oct 30, 2026?
Caterpillar shares closed at $622.75, down 0.73% on the day, as a wave of analyst price target cuts weighed on sentiment. Citigroup cut its target to $800 from $950 and RBC reduced its to $722 from $897, while JPMorgan trimmed its objective to $1,000 from $1,100 and Morgan Stanley lowered its target to $675.
What is the CAT price target?
The average analyst price target for CAT is $866.50, ranging from $675 to $1100, based on 14 analysts. Latest: Evercore ISI Group maintains on Nov 10, 2026.
What do analysts rate CAT?
Analyst ratings for CAT: 1 Buy, 34 Hold, 1 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did CAT beat earnings?
CAT last reported on Oct 29, 2026: EPS $7.13 vs $7.06 expected — a beat of 1.0%.
What is CAT's P/E ratio?
CAT trades at a P/E of 23.5 vs a Industrials average of 25.5.
Does CAT pay a dividend?
Yes. CAT's dividend yield is 1.03%.
What are CAT support and resistance levels?
Support: $583.99, $550.81, $510.21. Resistance: $619.26, $679.50, $732.73.
What are insiders doing with CAT?
Insider activity: SELLING, 1 buys and 14 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on CAT?
Nov 12, 2026: Caterpillar wins $50 million yearly data center power storage deal · Nov 10, 2026: Coastal Construction Equipment opens as a Cat compact equipment seller for South Florida · Nov 10, 2026: Caterpillar creates Cat Compact sub-brand for compact equipment sales