Technical Breakouts Observed: Market participants highlight Caterpillar shares forming a double bottom pattern with a pivot near recent highs. Analysts note a rebound off the 21-day moving average amid strong relative strength. The setup coincides with a tight consolidation that some view as a potential launch point for further movement.
AI Infrastructure Momentum Builds: Discussions center on Caterpillar's expanding role in supplying gas turbines and generators for data center power needs. Recent backlog growth and capacity expansions in the energy segment draw attention as key drivers. Earnings momentum from these areas receives positive commentary alongside steady construction demand.
Valuation Debates Intensify: Some observers flag elevated multiples relative to historical norms and sector peers. Others point to sustained earnings growth and political disclosures showing continued interest in the name. Overall conversation reflects a balance between growth optimism and caution on cyclical exposure.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Caterpillar Insider Trading Activity
Caterpillar insiders have traded $CAT stock on the open market 53 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 52 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CAT stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- LANGE BOB DE (Group President) has made 0 purchases and 8 sales selling 91,432 shares for an estimated $70,504,601.
- DENISE C JOHNSON (Group President) has made 0 purchases and 18 sales selling 57,939 shares for an estimated $43,737,211.
- ANTHONY D. FASSINO (Group President) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 33,747 shares for an estimated $26,225,397.
- ANDREW R J BONFIELD (CFO Emeritus) has made 0 purchases and 8 sales selling 25,674 shares for an estimated $20,150,449.
- RODNEY MICHAEL SHURMAN (Group President) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 9,681 shares for an estimated $8,170,017.
- JASON KAISER (Group President) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 7,332 shares for an estimated $6,294,678.
- JOSEPH E CREED (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 2,500 shares for an estimated $1,797,316.
- WILLIAM E SCHAUPP (Chief Accounting Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 1,332 shares for an estimated $1,068,962.
- DAVID MACLENNAN purchased 250 shares for an estimated $219,210
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
Caterpillar Revenue
Caterpillar had revenues of $17.4B in Q1 2026. This is an increase of 22.22% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track CAT financials on Quiver Quantitative's CAT stock page.
You can access data on CAT stock through the Quiver Quantitative API.
Caterpillar Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $CAT stock 3 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CAT stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE JARED MOSKOWITZ sold up to $15,000 on 03/31.
- SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN purchased up to $15,000 on 01/29.
- SENATOR MARKWAYNE MULLIN purchased up to $50,000 on 12/29.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard. You can access data on congressional stock trades through the Quiver Quantitative API Congress trades endpoint.
Caterpillar Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 1,608 institutional investors add shares of Caterpillar stock to their portfolio, and 1,708 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- NORGES BANK removed 5,579,193 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $3,196,152,293
- DIAMANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. added 3,136,020 shares (+68427.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $2,221,744,729
- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO removed 2,866,464 shares (-16.4%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $2,030,775,085
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 2,741,180 shares (-71.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $1,942,016,382
- NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO removed 1,327,696 shares (-88.2%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $940,619,508
- CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS added 1,320,369 shares (+61.7%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $935,428,621
- BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ removed 1,061,224 shares (-15.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $751,834,755
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
Caterpillar Government Contracts
We have seen $112,364,600 of award payments to $CAT over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- THE PURPOSE OF THIS FIRM FIXED PRICE DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PURCHASE CATERPILLAR SPARE PARTS FOR THE COUNTRY ...: $25,914,691
- DELIVERY ORDER W912CH-26-F-0058 IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF 33 CDRL'S TO INCORPORATE THE ELECTRO-OVER HYDRAUL...: $6,502,066
- STANDARD CONTRACT WITH BASE AND OPTION QUANTITIES FOR UP TO 110 DIESEL ENGINES (NSN 2815-01-568-0408) FOR E...: $5,184,690
- CAT EARTHMOVING SLEP: $4,451,493
- 8511039903!WHEEL LOADER: $3,175,643
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard. You can access data on government contracts through the Quiver Quantitative API government contracts endpoint.
Caterpillar Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CAT in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Wells Fargo issued a "Overweight" rating on 01/30/2026
- Jefferies issued a "Buy" rating on 01/30/2026
- JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 01/30/2026
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 01/13/2026
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Caterpillar, check out Quiver Quantitative's $CAT forecast page.
Caterpillar Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CAT recently. We have seen 14 analysts offer price targets for $CAT in the last 6 months, with a median target of $861.5.
Here are some recent targets:
- John Eade from Argus Research set a target price of $990.0 on 05/05/2026
- Michael Shlisky from DA Davidson set a target price of $845.0 on 05/04/2026
- Kyle Menges from Citigroup set a target price of $1020.0 on 05/04/2026
- Angel Castillo from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $915.0 on 05/01/2026
- Tami Zakaria from JP Morgan set a target price of $1125.0 on 05/01/2026
- Adam Seiden from Barclays set a target price of $800.0 on 05/01/2026
- Jerry Revich from Wells Fargo set a target price of $1050.0 on 05/01/2026
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