Is Caterpillar Inc. a good investment? Caterpillar Inc. (CAT1.DE) is currently trading at 853.40 EUR.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 48.30. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Caterpillar Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 4, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 10.76.
For income investors, Caterpillar Inc. pays a dividend yield of 0.61%. With a payout ratio of 29%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 6.04 EUR (0.61% yield).
Caterpillar Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 17 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 4, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 17.67.
Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools. Its Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wide-body trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, and landfill and soil compactors; machinery components, and wear and maintenance components; and technology products and services for fleet management, equipment management analytics, autonomous machine capabilities, safety services, and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; centrifugal gas compressors and related services; and diesel-electric locomotive components, and other rail-related products. Its Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, revolving charge accounts, installment sale contracts, repair/rebuild financing, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. The All Other segment offers parts distribution; logistics and distribution services; electronics and control systems; dealer portfolio management; brand management and marketing strategy; and digital investment services. It also provides mining software solutions. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. Caterpillar Inc. was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
2.75 EUR
|
| May 20, 2027 (estimated) | 1.3753 |
| Feb. 22, 2027 (estimated) | 1.3753 |
| ▸2026 |
5.43 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2026 (estimated) | 1.4027 |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | 1.4318 |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.2968 |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | 1.2968 |
| ▸2025 |
5.02 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2025 | 1.2968 |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | 1.2968 |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.2109 |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | 1.2109 |
| ▸2024 |
4.65 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2024 | 1.2109 |
| Aug. 20, 2024 | 1.2109 |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.1164 |
| Feb. 20, 2024 | 1.1164 |
| ▸2023 |
4.29 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2023 | 1.1164 |
| Aug. 18, 2023 | 1.1164 |
| May 19, 2023 | 1.0306 |
| Feb. 17, 2023 | 1.0306 |
| ▸2022 |
3.97 EUR
|
| Nov. 18, 2022 | 1.0306 |
| Aug. 19, 2022 | 1.0306 |
| May 20, 2022 | 0.9533 |
| Feb. 18, 2022 | 0.9533 |
| ▸2021 |
3.68 EUR
|
| Nov. 19, 2021 | 0.9533 |
| Aug. 20, 2021 | 0.9533 |
| May 20, 2021 | 0.8846 |
| Feb. 19, 2021 | 0.8846 |
| ▸2020 |
3.54 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2020 | 0.8846 |
| Aug. 20, 2020 | 0.8846 |
| May 20, 2020 | 0.8846 |
| Feb. 20, 2020 | 0.8846 |
| ▸2019 |
3.25 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2019 | 0.8846 |
| Aug. 20, 2019 | 0.8846 |
| May 20, 2019 | 0.7386 |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | 0.7386 |
| ▸2018 |
2.82 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2018 | 0.7386 |
| Aug. 20, 2018 | 0.7386 |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.6699 |
| Feb. 20, 2018 | 0.6699 |
| ▸2017 |
2.77 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2017 | 0.6699 |
| Aug. 19, 2017 | 0.7800 |
| May 20, 2017 | 0.6613 |
| Feb. 18, 2017 | 0.6613 |
| ▸2016 |
2.65 EUR
|
| Nov. 19, 2016 | 0.6613 |
| Aug. 20, 2016 | 0.6613 |
| May 20, 2016 | 0.6613 |
| Feb. 20, 2016 | 0.6613 |
| ▸2015 |
2.52 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2015 | 0.6613 |
| Aug. 20, 2015 | 0.6613 |
| May 20, 2015 | 0.6012 |
| Feb. 20, 2015 | 0.6012 |
| ▸2014 |
2.23 EUR
|
| Nov. 20, 2014 | 0.6012 |
| Aug. 20, 2014 | 0.6012 |
| May 20, 2014 | 0.5153 |
| Jan. 16, 2014 | 0.5153 |
| ▸2013 |
1.48 EUR
|
| Oct. 17, 2013 | 0.5153 |
| July 18, 2013 | 0.5153 |
| April 18, 2013 | 0.4466 |
| ▸2012 |
2.13 EUR
|
| Dec. 20, 2012 | 0.4466 |
| Oct. 18, 2012 | 0.4466 |
| July 18, 2012 | 0.4466 |
| April 19, 2012 | 0.3950 |
| Jan. 18, 2012 | 0.3950 |
| ▸2011 |
1.55 EUR
|
| Oct. 20, 2011 | 0.3950 |
| July 18, 2011 | 0.3950 |
| April 20, 2011 | 0.3779 |
| Jan. 18, 2011 | 0.3779 |
| ▸2010 |
1.48 EUR
|
| Oct. 21, 2010 | 0.3779 |
| July 16, 2010 | 0.3779 |
| April 22, 2010 | 0.3607 |
| Jan. 15, 2010 | 0.3607 |
| ▸2009 |
1.44 EUR
|
| Oct. 22, 2009 | 0.3607 |
| July 16, 2009 | 0.3607 |
| April 16, 2009 | 0.3607 |
| Jan. 15, 2009 | 0.3607 |
| ▸2008 |
1.34 EUR
|
| Oct. 16, 2008 | 0.3607 |
| July 17, 2008 | 0.3607 |
| April 17, 2008 | 0.3092 |
| Jan. 17, 2008 | 0.3092 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. | Aug 19, 2026 | Upcoming | 1.43178 EUR |
| Caterpillar Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Paid | 1.296788 EUR |
| Caterpillar Inc. | Feb 19, 2026 | Paid | 1.296788 EUR |
| Caterpillar Inc. | Nov 20, 2025 | Paid | 1.296788 EUR |
| Caterpillar Inc. | Aug 20, 2025 | Paid | 1.296788 EUR |
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