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Caterpillar (CAT)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$338.52 USD

338.52
8,319,381

-0.73 (-0.22%)

Updated May 31, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $338.84 +0.32 (0.09%) 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 Buy24.08%
2Buy17.91%
3Hold9.44%
4Sell5.10%
5Strong Sell2.55%
S&P50011.04%

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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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C Value B Growth B Momentum B 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 4% (239 out of 250)

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

Reasons to Hold Caterpillar (CAT) Stock in Your Portfolio Now

Solid backlog levels and expected benefits from its strategic initiatives make Caterpillar (CAT) stock worth holding on to at the moment.

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4 Construction & Mining Equipment Stocks to Escape Industry Headwinds

Despite the ongoing weakness in order levels, the Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry will gain from higher investment spending in the United States and demand from the mining sector. Companies like CAT, KMTUY, HTCMY and TEX are positioning themselves to leverage these trends.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Novo Nordisk, Qualcomm, Caterpillar, CSP and Epsilon Energy

Novo Nordisk, Qualcomm, Caterpillar, CSP and Epsilon Energy are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Top Research Reports for Novo Nordisk, QUALCOMM & Caterpillar

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Novo Nordisk (NVO), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Caterpillar (CAT), as well as two micro-cap stocks CSP Inc. (CSPI) and Epsilon Energy Ltd. (EPSN).

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

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Stock Market News for May 20, 2024

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Friday, with the Dow ending above the 40,000 level for the first time in history as expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve rose again.

Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Should Investors Buy the Dip in Deere & Company's (DE) Stock After Earnings?

Investors may be wondering if it's time to buy the dip in Deere & Company's (DE) stock after beating top and bottom-line expectations for its fiscal second quarter but lowering its net income guidance.

Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Insiders Are Buying These 3 Stocks

Many investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can provide a high level of confidence and conviction. And recently, insiders of these three companies have scooped up shares.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Caterpillar (CAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Manitowoc (MTW) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Dip Y/Y

Manitowoc's (MTW) top and bottom lines fell year over year in the first quarter of 2024.

Astec (ASTE) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Dip Y/Y

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Caterpillar (CAT) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Caterpillar (CAT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Here's Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Strong Value Stock

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Here's Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Terex (TEX) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Raises '24 Outlook

Terex (TEX) expects earnings per share between $6.95 and $7.35 for 2024.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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.