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Caterpillar (CAT) Taps Derrick York As Denise Johnson Sets Early 2027 Retirement
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) said group president of Resource Industries Denise Johnson plans to retire in early 2027. The company named Derrick York, currently leading Solar Turbines and other roles inside Caterpillar, as her successor for Resource Industries. Johnson is credited by Caterpillar with reshaping its mining business during a historic downturn and delivering substantial financial improvements. This planned handover from Denise Johnson to Derrick York in Resource Industries is...
Learn Why The Bull Case For Caterpillar (CAT) Could Change Following AI Power Demand
Caterpillar is investing about US$1b in North Carolina to expand Cat Compact manufacturing and has confirmed a US$1.63 quarterly dividend payable on November 19, 2026. Surging demand for Caterpillar power generation equipment tied to AI data centers has contributed to a record US$72b backlog, with orders reaching through 2030. We will now see how Caterpillar's investment narrative might be reshaped by the AI driven spike in power generation demand. Scan how Caterpillar's AI driven power and...
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UBS Maintains Neutral on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $750
UBS analyst Steven Fisher maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $925 to $750.
Caterpillar Set to Report Q3 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
CAT is poised for another quarter of earnings and revenue growth, backed by a $72 billion backlog and strong demand, but rising tariffs could pressure margins.
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Caterpillar Stock Fell Nearly 5% as Power-Equipment Stocks Slid a Week Before Its Q3 Report. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go
Key Stats for Caterpillar StockCurrent Price: $704. 05Target Price (Mid): ~$1,100Street Target: ~$946Potential Total Return: ~57%Annualized IRR: ~11% / year__Now Live: Discover how much upside your favorite stocks could have using TIKR’s new Valuation Model (It’s free)__ >>> What Happened?Caterpillar (CAT:NYSE) fell 4.
Caterpillar (CAT) On Its $1b North Carolina Expansion And The Undervalued Narrative
Caterpillar (CAT) is committing about US$1 billion to expand its Cat Compact manufacturing footprint in North Carolina, including a new facility in Sanford, after a month in which the stock fell roughly 10%. That new North Carolina commitment comes after a rough patch for Caterpillar’s share price. It is down about 12.9% over the past 30 days and roughly 20.8% over 90 days, even though the year to date share price return is 17.65% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 36.09%. Scan how...
09:00Oct 232 Stories
What to Expect From Caterpillar's Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Caterpillar is set to announce its third-quarter earnings next week, and analysts expect the company's bottom line to expand by double digits.
What Has The Market Missed In Caterpillar Stock's Drop?
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13:00-16:00Oct 222 Stories
Dow Jones Top Movers Today: PG and JNJ Lead Gainers, CAT and AMZN Lead Losers
Dow Jones session movers: PG rose 6.01% and JNJ 4.3% to lead 10 gainers, while CAT fell 5.39%, AMZN 4.98% and NVDA 4.37% to lead 8 losers.
AI Sell-Off Spreads to Industrials: Caterpillar, GE Vernova, Vertiv Trapped in Bear Market
Top industrial stocks like Caterpillar, GE Vernova, and Vertiv have plunged into a technical bear market as the rout in AI industry spreads
09:00-11:00Oct 222 Stories
Caterpillar Just Dropped 10% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell, or Load Up?
Key TakeawaysCaterpillar stock fell 10% in the past month through Monday’s close while the S&P 500 rose 0. 6%, and three sessions did most of the damage.
Caterpillar (CAT) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Caterpillar (CAT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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13:00-17:00Oct 213 Stories
Caterpillar (CAT) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
The latest trading day saw Caterpillar (CAT) settling at $740.21, representing a +2.06% change from its previous close.
IronSight AI and Fast Iron Partner to Bring AI-Powered Inventory Capture to Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo Equipment Dealers
Integration of IronSight AI's image recognition with Fast Iron's inventory management and e-commerce platform lets heavy equipment dealers identify, list and sell used parts and attachments from a single smartphone photo.Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IronSight AI, a provider of AI-powered asset intelligence technology for the heavy equipment industry, and Fast Iron, an AI-driven inventory management and e-commerce platform, today announced a partnership to dramatically si
09:00-12:00Oct 212 Stories
Will Caterpillar (CAT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Caterpillar (CAT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
CAT Keeps Dividend Unchanged: Is Another Hike on the Horizon?
Caterpillar sustains dividend growth with strong cash flow, a record $72 billion backlog and a raised 2026 sales growth outlook.
11:00-18:00Oct 202 Stories
Caterpillar (CAT) Formally Objects To Tokenized Trading Of Its Shares
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has formally objected to its shares being traded on the OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Venue. The company states it did not authorize any tokenized representation of Caterpillar equity on the unregistered crypto trading platform. Caterpillar cites regulatory and reputational concerns around how its stock is accessed and portrayed in digital asset markets. Caterpillar's pushback against OKX-ICE tokenization matters. Investors may want to weigh this development alongside the...
All You Need to Know About Caterpillar (CAT) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Caterpillar (CAT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
08:00Oct 202 Stories
Is Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Outpacing Its Industrial Products Peers This Year?
Here is how Caterpillar (CAT) and W.W. Grainger (GWW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Wall Street Analysts Think Caterpillar (CAT) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Caterpillar (CAT) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?
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Caterpillar announces $10 million workforce investment in North Carolina
Caterpillar is investing up to $10 million in workforce development across North Carolina, including partnerships with Central Carolina Community College and the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, as the manufacturing giant prepares for future growth and increasingly technology-driven production. The announcement Thursday at Caterpillar’s Sanford manufacturing facility is part of the company’s ...
Caterpillar (CAT) Turns To Derrick York For Resource Industries Leadership
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced that Denise Johnson will retire as group president of Resource Industries, effective early 2025. The firm has appointed Derrick York, currently a senior Caterpillar executive, to succeed Johnson as head of Resource Industries. Johnson, who has led the Resource Industries segment, is credited internally with helping drive Caterpillar's mining business to record performance. York brings experience in power generation and finance inside Caterpillar, pointing to...
07:00-23:00Oct 163 Stories
How Much Higher Can Caterpillar Stock Go From Here?
Shares of Caterpillar (CAT) have fallen 14.8% since reaching a one-month high on October 6, 2026. The decline includes a 5.7% loss on October 7. A Barron's report that day tied the drop in Caterpillar and Deere shares to regulatory pressure, noting the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture seek public information on the farm equipment market. The stock closed at $735.64 on October 15, resting 31% below its 12-month closing high of $1,062.93 on June 30. A drop of that speed c
Generac vs. Caterpillar: Which Power Stock Is the Better Buy?
GNRC and CAT are capitalizing on AI-driven data center power demand, but differences in backlog, valuation and financial strength favor one stock.
13:00-17:00Oct 152 Stories
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $739.57 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.26% move from the prior day.
Bloom Energy Retreats 4% as AI Power Trade Unwinds; Caterpillar Slides 3%, Generac Slips
The AI power trade that sent Bloom Energy surging 165% this year is now reversing hard, and whether the selloff is a brief pause or a warning signal depends on one uncomfortable question about data center spending.
09:00-12:00Oct 152 Stories
Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) expanded its workforce commitment to North Carolina, the most recent investment for its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10 million, the funding aims to prepare current and future workers for jobs in modern manufacturing and industry technician roles.
Caterpillar Announces Leadership Transition in Resource Industries
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced Denise Johnson, group president of Resource Industries, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. Derrick York, who currently serves as president of Solar Turbines and Caterpillar senior vice president, has been appointed group president of Resource Industries, effective Nov. 1, 2026, at which time Johnson will assume an advisory role to ensure a seamless leadership transition.
07:00-09:00Oct 152 Stories
Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 29
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release third-quarter financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 29. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on PR Newswire. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via a Current Report on Form 8-K in compliance with applicable SEC rules.
Caterpillar Investing $10M In Its North Carolina Operations
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) expanded its workforce commitment to North Carolina, the most recent investment for its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10
09:00Oct 142 Stories
Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend
The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and sixty-three cents ($1.63) per share of common stock payable Nov. 19 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 19.
Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $1009
Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $1118 to $1009.
11:00Oct 22 Stories
Caterpillar Is Betting $1 Billion on Small Contractors. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go by 2030
Key Stats for Caterpillar StockCurrent Price: $826. 35Target Price (Mid): ~$1,060Street Target: ~$976Potential Total Return: ~29%Annualized IRR: ~6% / yearWhat Happened?Caterpillar (CAT:NYSE) announced two moves on back-to-back days.
Caterpillar and Ultium Cells make $1B facility investments
Additionally, Genentech and Avio USA broke ground on separate projects this week including a device fill-finish expansion and a solid rocket motor factory.
05:00-09:00Oct 22 Stories
Caterpillar (CAT) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Caterpillar (CAT). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?
What Could Lift Caterpillar Stock?
Caterpillar (CAT) stock returned 75% over the past twelve months, against 16.0% for the S&P 500. The shares now cost 35.1 times the past year's profit, a ratio known as the P/E. The average P/E at the last twelve quarter-ends, leaving out readings above 100, was 22.0. With the P/E that far above its own average, where would any further gain come from.
14:00-17:00Oct 12 Stories
Caterpillar (CAT) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $826.35, moving +1.92% from the previous trading session.
Caterpillar announces $1 billion Sanford manufacturing investment
Caterpillar Inc. announced early Wednesday that it plans to invest approximately $1 billion in a new Sanford manufacturing facility expected to create more than 1,950 jobs, revealing the company behind the previously code-named Project Paragon. The new facility will expand manufacturing capacity for Caterpillar’s growing Cat Compact business and increase production of compact track loaders and ...
04:00-10:00Oct 12 Stories
Caterpillar's $1B Compact Equipment Investment: A Growth Driver?
CAT plans a $1 billion expansion in compact equipment, adding capacity and advancing its Cat Compact strategy.
Caterpillar plans $1 billion expansion in North Carolina
Caterpillar has announced a major investment in North Carolina to boost production of compact construction equipment.
14:00-16:00Sep 302 Stories
Bank of America backs Caterpillar as AI labs scramble for power
A new AI lab deal shows how deep Caterpillar’s ties to the data center boom run. Here’s what that means for your portfolio.
Is Caterpillar Stock Increasing Your Market Risk?
Caterpillar (CAT) owners watched the stock rise 2.3% in the last five sessions while the S&P 500 fell 1.2%. If the rest of your money follows the market, Caterpillar's moves on ordinary market days matter more than one good week. So is Caterpillar stock increasing your market risk.
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Uncover the latest developments among dow jones stocks in today's session.
Let's have a look at the top dow jones gainers and losers in the middle of the day of today's session.
Apogee Expands Performance Surfaces Segment With Groglass Buyout
APOG's $71.8M Groglass acquisition expands its Performance Surfaces capabilities, product offerings and geographic footprint.
11:00-20:00Sep 212 Stories
Caterpillar’s CEO Says Demand Runs Past Its $72B Backlog. Here’s What That Means for the Stock
Key Stats for Caterpillar StockCurrent Price: $808. 99Target Price (Mid): ~$1,050Street Target: ~$980Potential Total Return: ~30%Annualized IRR: ~6% / yearWhat Happened?Caterpillar (CAT) supplies the engines and turbines increasingly running data centers as permanent power plants, not backup, and its CEO just told investors that the shift is the durable one.
Natural Gas ETFs in Focus as El Nino Gets Upgraded to "Super" Status
Natural gas ETFs face shifting winter demand as a Super El Nino could suppress heating needs and weigh on gas prices.
04:00-07:00Sep 212 Stories
SpaceX Finds Way Around Data Center Moratorium As 300-Plus Restrictions Delay 3 Projects
SpaceX sidestepped Brownsville restrictions as SemiAnalysis says 300+ data-center rules have delayed just three U.S. projects.
What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Caterpillar, GE Vernova, and Vertiv
It's important not to panic over the impact of rising rates on industrial stocks, not least because they are likely to affect different stocks in varied ways.