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Caterpillar (CAT)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$348.41 USD

348.41
2,183,260

+6.05 (1.77%)

Updated Aug 23, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $348.44 +0.03 (0.01%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value B Growth A Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 10% (227 out of 251)

Industry: Manufacturing - Construction and Mining

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Zacks News

Caterpillar, known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Given that it serves a gamut of sectors - infrastructure, construction, mining, oil & gas and transportation, the company is considered a bellwether of the global economy. Since 1925, Caterpillar’s product portfolio has evolved and currently boasts 20 brands and generated revenues of $53.8 billion in 2019. It has more than 4 million of products with an extensive dealer network of 165 dealers spanning 191 countries. Caterpillar started using telematics in the 1990’s and reached its target of 1 million connected assets in 2019. The combination of innovation, cutting-edge technology, coupled with the formidable reputation, sets Caterpillar apart from its peers

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Investing Podcast Highlights: Caterpillar, Canada Goose, Equal-Weight Funds, and More

Investing Podcast Highlights: Caterpillar, Canada Goose, Equal-Weight Funds, and More

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    Here's Why Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Dipped Again Today

    Shares of Caterpillar (CAT), a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, slipped another 1.7% in morning trading Thursday. The construction equipment maker is continuing to feel the effects of recent reports suggesting that it knowingly committed tax fraud in an effort to boost its share price.

      The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Caterpillar, Apple and Pfizer

      The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Caterpillar, Apple and Pfizer

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        Caterpillar Stock Slides After Report Accuses It of Tax Fraud

        On Wednesday, shares of manufacturing giant Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) are sliding, down about 1.5% in late-morning trading after a new report, commissioned by the government, accused the company of tax and accounting fraud, according to The New York Times.

          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: JPMorgan, Caterpillar, Broadcom, Mondelez and Becton Dickinson

          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: JPMorgan, Caterpillar, Broadcom, Mondelez and Becton Dickinson

            Caterpillar (CAT) Faces Federal Tax Probe, Stock Down

            Caterpillar Inc.???s (CAT) shares were sent reeling after reports surfaced that Federal agents had raided its corporate headquarters.

              Joy Global (JOY) Reports Wider-than-Expected Loss in Q1

              Joy Global Inc. (JOY) reported adjusted loss of 6 cents per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 4 cents.

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                Top Research Reports for March 3, 2017

                Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including JPMorgan (JPM), Caterpillar (CAT) and Broadcom (AVGO).

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                  Here's Why Steel Stocks Got Crushed Today

                  The steel industry took a beating on the stock market on Thursday as investors reacted to the news that President Donald Trump's trillion-dollar infrastructure plan was likely to be delayed until next year. Shares of the popular Market Vectors Steel ETF (SLX) were down more than 4% in afternoon trading.

                    Is Barnes Group's (B) Q4 Earnings Likely to Disappoint?

                    Barnes Group Inc. (B) is set to release fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 17, before the market opens.

                      Can MRC Global (MRC) Pull Off a Surprise in Q4 Earnings?

                      We expect MRC Global Inc. (MRC) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 (ended Dec 30, 2016) results after the market closes on Feb 16.

                        Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Caterpillar and Mattel

                        Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Caterpillar and Mattel

                          Caterpillar (CAT) Earnings Beat and Revenues Miss in Q4

                          Caterpillar, Inc.'s (CAT) Q4 Earnings of 83 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents.

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                            Does New Data Support Dow 20K?

                            We see new Initial Jobless Claims, December Trade Balance, Wholesale Inventory and new Q4 earnings reports hitting the tape.

                              Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates

                              Caterpillar Inc.'s (CAT) Q4 earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate while revenues lagged.

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                                3 Takeaways from the Q4 Earnings Season

                                The picture emerging from the ongoing Q4 earnings season is one of steady improvement.

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                                  3 Takeaways from the Q4 Earnings Season

                                  The picture emerging from the ongoing Q4 earnings season is one of steady improvement.

                                    Should You Buy Caterpillar (CAT) Ahead of Earnings?

                                    Caterpillar (CAT) is seeing encouraging earnings estimate revision activity as of late and carries a favorable rank, positioning the company for a likely beat this season.

                                      Machinery Stocks' Earnings Lineup for Jan 26: CAT, DOV, SWK

                                      A sneak peak at how some of the machinery stocks may fare when they release Q4 numbers on Jan 26.

                                        Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings: Another Beat in the Cards?

                                        The earnings release of Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is scheduled to be announced before the opening bell on Jan 26.

                                          Caterpillar (CAT) or Deere (DE): Which Is the Better Stock?

                                          Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) or Deere & Company (DE) - Which is better stock at the moment to invest in?

                                            Joy Global: Trump's Coal Plans Bode Well, Bookings a Woe

                                            On Jan 13, we issued an updated research report on Joy Global Inc. (JOY).

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                                              5 Dogs of the Dow Stocks for 2017

                                              After a dismal 2015, during which it lost 2.3%, the Dow has just completed a spectacular year.

                                                Newfield Exploration, Caterpillar, Columbia Sportswear, Differential Brands and Vince Holding highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

                                                Newfield Exploration, Caterpillar, Columbia Sportswear, Differential Brands and Vince Holding highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

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                                                  Bear of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT)

                                                  Although investors are optimistic now, sluggish earnings estimates could trump everything else for this stock in 2017.