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Track CAT free→NYSEIndustrialsFarm & Heavy Construction MachinerySnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong, but management's recent track record has been unsteady, with frequent disruptive corporate changes. Earnings quality is fragile, indicating that reported profits aren't well backed by cash. The sector backdrop is a headwind, and risk is moderate. Peer multiples imply a price about 80% below where it trades (it looks expensive on this basis); the read is rich, as it trades above peer multiples, and the longer horizon does not make that back through growth. This assessment is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 8 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $946.07. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $934 CAT trades at 46× p/e — 1.7× the 26× p/e peer median, and above its own 19× history. The market is re-rating it beyond its own range; our $521 fair value is medium-confidence here. Analysts: $430–$1,165. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 79% of near-term growth above a flat-multiple fair value; not enough history to forecast a comparison. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Flags: expensive valuation, weak execution quality.
For similar setups historically (n=2,301): about 43% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 77% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 69% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=3696).
Over the trailing year it converted 1.11x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated fragile grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=3333).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity, long-term interest rates.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $6.09 → $6.15 (+1.0% / 30d). 5 raised, 0 cut, 19 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 52% of analysts rate Buy.
1 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 4.0% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
Transition story with positive analyst positioning (often a turnaround setup).
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$143.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$344.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $1,388.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: The dividend increase shows Caterpillar's promise to give cash to shareholders. A good payment shows financial strength.
Confirms:Caterpillar pays the increased dividend of $1.63 per share on August 19, 2026.
Disproves:Caterpillar stops or cuts the dividend payment.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
Strong earnings indicate robust demand, supports growth.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Regulation FD Disclosure On June 10, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and sixty-three cents ($1.63) per share of Company common stock, payable on August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2026. The per share dividend of $1.63 is an increase of twelve cents from the previous quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share. On the same date, the Company issued a press release announcing the dividend increase, a copy of whic…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
$430.00 – $1165.00 (median $907.50) · 14 analysts · as of 2026-06-02
Looks more expensive than peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 52 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
CMI Cummins | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 43 of 100 | full | moderate |
PCAR Paccar | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 40 of 100 | fair | low |
WAB Wabtec | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 67 of 100 | full | low |
OSK Oshkosh | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 32 of 100 | inexpensive | elevated |
13 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated volatile grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=840).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Caterpillar emphasizes delivering long-term value for customers and shareholders.
Caterpillar aims to increase sales volume across its segments.
Caterpillar focuses on managing its operating profit margin amidst changing market conditions.
Why it matters: The Q2 earnings will show if Caterpillar keeps its strong sales growth. Investors will look for signs of continued demand in key markets.
Confirms:Q2 sales and revenues increase year over year by more than 20%.
Disproves:Q2 sales and revenues increase year over year by less than 10%.
Why it matters: Management is focused on profit margins. Changes may show efficiency or cost issues.
Confirms:The operating profit margin goes above 18% in Q2 2026.
Disproves:Operating profit margin falls below 17% in Q2 2026.
Positive EPS recovery outlook supports growth objectives.
Shift to generators indicates strong growth potential.
AI demand significantly boosts growth outlook.
AI-driven growth strategy aligns with objectives.
AI focus enhances growth potential significantly.
Strong earnings report confirms growth trajectory.
Positive earnings indicate strong growth potential.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer On April 8, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on April 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Kyle Epley as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew R.J. Bonfield. Mr. Bonfield will continue to serve as Chief Financ…
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 29, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Board Leadership Transition On January 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced the resignation of D. James Umpleby III as a member of the Board, effective April 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Umpleby currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board and previously served as the Company’…