Traynor Capital Management Inc. Has $6.34 Million Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Traynor Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 6.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,277 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 782 shares during the quarter. Traynor Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $6,335,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the second quarter valued at about $2,165,899,000. Groupe la Francaise grew its stake in Caterpillar by 82.0% in the second quarter. Groupe la Francaise now owns 27,246 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $10,820,000 after purchasing an additional 12,278 shares in the last quarter. Trivium Point Advisory LLC raised its position in Caterpillar by 132.9% during the second quarter. Trivium Point Advisory LLC now owns 1,926 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $748,000 after acquiring an additional 1,099 shares in the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA grew its position in shares of Caterpillar by 155.9% in the 3rd quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 47,231 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $21,014,000 after acquiring an additional 28,773 shares during the period. Finally, Palmer Knight Co bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,884,000. Institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Caterpillar

In other Caterpillar news, insider Lange Bob De sold 14,638 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $562.36, for a total transaction of $8,231,825.68. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 80,209 shares in the company, valued at $45,106,333.24. This trade represents a 15.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 8,184 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $570.18, for a total transaction of $4,666,353.12. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 41,512 shares in the company, valued at approximately $23,669,312.16. This represents a 16.47% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 54,729 shares of company stock worth $31,084,308 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on CAT shares. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on shares of Caterpillar in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $560.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $675.00 to $702.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Citigroup boosted their target price on Caterpillar from $690.00 to $710.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Caterpillar from $730.00 to $740.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $640.20.

Caterpillar Stock Up 0.8%

Caterpillar stock opened at $643.82 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.38. The stock has a market cap of $301.29 billion, a PE ratio of 33.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.57. Caterpillar Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $267.30 and a fifty-two week high of $655.78. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $599.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $516.28.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $5.16 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.52 by $0.64. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 47.16% and a net margin of 14.34%.The company had revenue of $19.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.81 billion. Research analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be issued a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is presently 31.01%.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: A strategic alliance and purchase agreement with American Intelligence & Power and Boyd CAT to supply 2 gigawatts of fast?response natural?gas generator sets for a hyperscale AI campus — deliveries begin Sept 2026 and 2 GW online in 2027 — gives Caterpillar a clear, near?term revenue opportunity in hyperscale data?center power. American Intelligence & Power Forms Strategic Alliance with Caterpillar and Boyd CAT to Deploy 2 Gigawatts of Dedicated Power for Hyperscale AI Infrastructure
• Positive Sentiment: High?profile media and TV commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) are framing Caterpillar as less likely to fall on earnings day than in the past, which can lift investor sentiment and support multiple expansion. Jim Cramer on Caterpillar: “In the Old Days, CAT Usually Went Down on Earnings, That’s Over”
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and video coverage are increasingly calling CAT an “overlooked” AI play because its power?generation and fast?response equipment are directly relevant to data?center builds. That narrative is helping re?rate the stock relative to pure industrial peers. Caterpillar stock is an ‘overlooked’ AI play. Here’s how.
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s notes investors have set a high bar for Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings because of the AI data?center story; that raises volatility risk around the print despite the growth opportunity. Caterpillar Earnings Are Coming. The Bar Is High, Thanks to AI.
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple earnings previews highlight that investors will focus on Q4 results and management commentary (orders, pricing, margins, and guidance) — the report could move the shares in either direction depending on how results reconcile AI demand with near?term margin pressure. Caterpillar Q4 earnings on deck: What to expect
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warns Q4 EPS may seasonally decline for a sixth consecutive quarter as weaker pricing and higher costs offset higher volumes — a disappointing print or cautious guidance could cap gains and trigger profit?taking. Caterpillar is Set to Report Q4 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Caterpillar Profile

Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off?highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.