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Caterpillar (Cat)

Manufacturer of construction, mining, energy, and rail equipment

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Headquarters: Irving, United States
Founded year: 1925
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 60,000+

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Latest news about Caterpillar (Cat)

In short: Caterpillar reported record growth driven by AI data center demand and increased its quarterly dividend following strong Q1 2026 financial results.

Company announcements

June 10 Cat

Cat increases quarterly dividend to $1.63 per share

The Board raised the dividend eight percent, payable Aug. 19, 2026 to shareholders of record July 20, 2026. Company will return MP&E free cash flow via dividends and buybacks.

May 6 Cat

Caterpillar opens registration for global innovation challenge

The Building the Future Workforce Challenge offers $1 million awards for ideas to attract, retain, and upskill manufacturing technicians. Registration closes July 30, 2026.

April 30 Cat

Caterpillar reports first-quarter 2026 results

Sales and revenues rose 22% to $17.4 billion. Profit per share reached $5.47, adjusted $5.54. Deployed $5.7 billion for share repurchases and dividends.

April 30 Cat

Cat Financial announces first-quarter 2026 results

Revenues reached $947 million, up 10% from last year. Profit increased 11% to $144 million. Retail new business volume rose 8% to $3.19 billion.

Media coverage

Today Mining Journal

Electrification trio: Rio Tinto, BHP and Cat trial 240-tonne battery truck

It's a big day for BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar as the trio announce early progress on a joint trial of two Cat 793 XE...

Today Yahoo Finance

Caterpillar (CAT) Lands Key Role In Chevron Microsoft AI Data Center Build

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is supplying engines and turbines to power a massive Microsoft AI data center in West Texas. The ...

Yesterday Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar shares surge for seven consecutive sessions

Caterpillar ( CAT) shares clock seven straight sessions of gains, as the stock was up 3.4% at $1,019.68 on Monday. The global manufacturer of construction...

Yesterday Yahoo Finance

The One Stock Now Controlling DIA’s Next Move: Why Caterpillar’s Power Generation Backlog Matters More Than Apple

Because the Dow is price-weighted, the highest-priced stock carries the most influence, and Caterpil...

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