SteelPeak Wealth LLC Sells 10,103 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

SteelPeak Wealth LLC decreased its position in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CATFree Report) by 42.3% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 13,800 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 10,103 shares during the quarter. SteelPeak Wealth LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $14,695,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in CAT. Diamant Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 68,427.2% during the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,140,603 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,224,992,000 after purchasing an additional 3,136,020 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors bought a new stake in Caterpillar in the fourth quarter worth $1,225,317,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 573.1% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,504,612 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $861,947,000 after buying an additional 1,281,087 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 16.0% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 6,738,802 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,860,457,000 after buying an additional 928,974 shares during the period. Finally, Cynosure Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 8,359.6% in the 4th quarter. Cynosure Group LLC now owns 513,754 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $294,314,000 after acquiring an additional 507,681 shares during the last quarter. 70.98% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Caterpillar Trading Up 1.7%

NYSE CAT opened at $857.35 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $394.10 billion, a PE ratio of 36.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.60. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $917.75 and its 200 day moving average is $824.70. Caterpillar Inc. has a twelve month low of $405.46 and a twelve month high of $1,073.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CATGet Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $8.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.22 by $1.95. The business had revenue of $20.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.34 billion. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 55.53% and a net margin of 14.51%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 23.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $4.72 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Caterpillar Inc. will post 26.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be issued a $1.63 dividend. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. This is a boost from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.06%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CAT has been the topic of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Caterpillar from $1,125.00 to $1,165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $1,050.00 to $1,155.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Zacks Research cut shares of Caterpillar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Caterpillar in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $995.52.

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Key Headlines Impacting Caterpillar

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Record quarterly performance: Caterpillar reported approximately $20.5 billion in second-quarter sales and revenue, with stronger operating profit and margins. The results reinforce expectations for continued earnings growth. Caterpillar Marks Record Quarter with $20.5B in Sales and Revenues
  • Positive Sentiment: Large backlog and raised outlook: A roughly $72 billion backlog and an increased 2026 outlook provide revenue visibility and strengthen the bullish case following the earnings release. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Caterpillar, Komatsu, Terex and Astec Industries
  • Positive Sentiment: AI and power demand: Analysts and bullish commentary point to demand for Caterpillar’s engines, turbines and heavy equipment from data-center construction and related power infrastructure. Much of the company’s large-engine capacity is booked years ahead. Bull of the Day: Caterpillar
  • Positive Sentiment: Momentum and earnings revisions: Caterpillar was identified as a top momentum pick, while Erste Group raised its fiscal 2026 EPS estimate to $24.78 and fiscal 2027 estimate to $31.18. These revisions indicate improving profit expectations, although the bank maintains a Hold rating. Western Digital & 2 Momentum Stocks That Could Soar in 2026
  • Neutral Sentiment: Execution is now key: With demand and orders strong, future upside depends on how quickly Caterpillar can expand production at its existing plants without weakening margins. Caterpillar Stock’s Upside Is Sitting in Plants It Already Owns
  • Negative Sentiment: Premium valuation: After a substantial five-year rally, valuation measures suggest CAT may be about 6% overvalued. Investors may already be pricing in much of the AI-related demand and earnings optimism, limiting near-term upside. Caterpillar Stock Could Be 6% Overvalued As AI Demand Lifts Outlook

Caterpillar Profile

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Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.

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