Is CAT a good investment in 2026?

Caterpillar Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 42.0, with high volatility (41.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of CAT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 41.2%, CAT has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.52 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does CAT pay dividends?

Yes, Caterpillar Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.76%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$370.01B

P/E RATIO

42.0

BETA

1.52

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.76%

52W HIGH

$797.85

52W LOW

$282.46

VOLATILITY

41.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$693.99 → $790.66+13.93%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$294.25 → $790.66+168.7%

CAT | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	CAT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	42.0x	18.5x	↑ 127%
Beta	1.52	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.76%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	41.2%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

HOHON UPUPS

Competitors Analysis

Compare CAT's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CACAT(You are here)	$790.66	$370.01B	Industrials	—
HOHON	$235.04	$149.41B	Industrials	VIEW →
UPUPS	$101.70	$86.41B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Caterpillar Inc. is currently trading at $790.66, which is 0.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.52, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME1.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAT a good buy right now?

Caterpillar Inc. trades at 42.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 41.2% volatility.

Does CAT pay dividends?

Yes, Caterpillar Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.76%. This translates to approximately $6.01 per share annually.

How volatile is CAT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 41.2% and beta of 1.52,CAT is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.