Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.
The latest trading day saw Caterpillar (CAT) settling at $402.18, representing a +2% change from its previous close.
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Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $398.43, moving +1.92% from the previous trading session.
Caterpillar (CAT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Caterpillar is set to benefit as Saudi Arabia's equipment market is expected to grow 5.92% over 2024-2030, fueled by Vision 2030 infrastructure goals.
Caterpillar outpaces peers with a dividend hike, strong ROE and rising demand from AI, data centers and clean energy.
Two leaders in the industrials sector just significantly increased their dividends, while another behemoth is very likely gearing up to do the same. The industrial sector has been resilient so far in 2025, even as the returns of the general market have been disappointing.
The latest trading day saw Caterpillar (CAT) settling at $366.23, representing a +1.58% change from its previous close.
CAT leans on its Energy & Transportation segment, now 47% of sales, to offset pressure in the construction and mining units.