How do I buy Caterpillar (CAT) stock?

Buying Caterpillar (CAT) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app. Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account and complete KYC. Make a deposit. Search for the code "CAT", then tap "Trade". Tap the "Buy" button. Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options: Buy CAT by number of shares. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1. Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

How do I tell if CAT is expensive or cheap?

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include: Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors. Review revenue and earnings growth. Check margins and cash flow. Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry. You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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Key stats

Market cap: $286.81B
Price / Earnings ratio: 26.4x
EPS (TTM): $23.35
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $1073.46
52-week low: $537.08
Dividend yield: 1.06%
Dividend amount (latest): $1.51
EPS vs analyst estimate: +9.5%Q3 FY25 · $4.95 vs $4.52

Source: third-party data provider, as of November 5, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 22.68
MACD 12/26/9: -48.73
EMA 9 of MACD: -37.46
MACD histogram: -11.27
SMA 50: $770.88; Price below SMA 50
EMA 50: $756.80; Price below EMA 50
SMA 200: $809.44; Price below SMA 200
EMA 200: $762.68; Price below EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of November 4, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Buy

Based on 12 analyst ratings

Strong Sell0

Sell0

Hold5

Buy7

Strong Buy0

Third-party analyst opinion, not a recommendation from Gotrade.

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

81B54B27B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

118B78B39B0

Revenue to Profit

2025

$67.6B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$21.5B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$8.9B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$4.95

$4.52

Q3FY25

$4.59

Q4FY25

$4.19

Q1FY26

$5.29

Q2FY26

$6.08

Q3FY26

The market is expecting earnings per share of $6.08 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Services offered throughout the product life cycle, cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise set Caterpillar apart, providing exceptional value to help our customers succeed.

SectorIndustrials

IndustryFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Employees118,000

CEOMr. Joseph E. Creed CPA

IPO DateJan 2, 1962

HeadquartersIrving, TX

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. Joseph E. Creed CPA	Chairman & CEO	1976
Mr. Kyle J. Epley	Chief Financial Officer	1973
Ms. Christine M. Pambianchi	Chief Human Resources Officer	1968
Ms. Denise C. Johnson	Group President of Resource Industries	1966
Mr. Bob De Lange	Group President of Services, Distribution & Digital	1970
Mr. William E. Schaupp	VP & Chief Accounting Officer	1972
Ms. Jaime Mineart	Senior VP & CTO	—
Ms. Jamie L. Engstrom	Senior VP & Chief Information Officer	1978
Alex Kapper	Vice President of Investor Relations	—
Mr. Derek R. Owens	Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel	1974

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-6.1	+8.0
2022	-2.6	-8.7	+21.9	-4.2	+1.8	-17.8	+11.2	-5.2	-10.1	+26.4	+8.2	+1.6
2023	+5.6	-4.0	-8.0	-4.8	-5.3	+17.7	+7.2	-2.6	-4.6	-16.8	+8.1	+15.2
2024	+2.6	+8.5	+8.8	-8.0	+2.3	+0.5	+5.2	+7.4	+15.0	-4.1	+7.0	-9.9
2025	+3.2	-4.9	-0.7	-6.4	+10.9	+12.6	+12.0	-2.3	+14.7	+20.1	+0.9	+0.8
2026	+9.9	+7.5	-5.8	+21.9	-1.6	+23.1	-17.8	-3.9	+4.1	-24.6	+1.7

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FAQ

Buying Caterpillar (CAT) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "CAT", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy CAT by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Caterpillar from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Caterpillar regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for CAT is around 1.06% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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Market hours may change due to daylight saving time and holidays. In Gotrade, you can see the market status (open/closed) directly in the app.

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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