Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Insider Denise Johnson Sells 6,196 Shares of Stock

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) insider Denise Johnson sold 6,196 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $909.79, for a total value of $5,637,058.84. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 49,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,330,286.75. This represents a 11.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

CAT opened at $918.99 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $423.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.74, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $772.09 and its 200 day simple moving average is $678.58. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1-year low of $336.24 and a 1-year high of $931.35.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.65 by $0.89. The business had revenue of $17.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.53 billion. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 48.21% and a net margin of 13.33%.The company’s revenue was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.25 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 24.21 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 19th. Investors of record on Monday, April 20th will be issued a $1.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 20th. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.06%.

Key Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target on Caterpillar to $950 from $700, signaling continued upside expectations even while keeping a neutral rating. Rothschild & Co Redburn adjusts price target on Caterpillar to $950 from $700, maintains neutral rating
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from Jim Cramer called Caterpillar “a buy,” pointing to tailwinds from oil, infrastructure spending, and rising demand for AI data-center power equipment. Jim Cramer Just Called Caterpillar a Buy on Oil, Infrastructure, and AI Data-Center Power Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar said it is hiring 600 workers at its Sanford, North Carolina plant to support production of compact track loaders, suggesting strong manufacturing demand. Caterpillar hiring 600 workers at Sanford plant
• Positive Sentiment: Industry research on Saudi Arabia’s construction equipment market highlighted Caterpillar as a key player in a market expected to grow steadily through 2030, supported by major infrastructure projects. Saudi Arabia Construction Equipment Industry Research 2026-2031 Featuring Caterpillar and others
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles reiterated Caterpillar’s strong recent performance and its growing role in AI-related power generation, but these were largely commentary pieces rather than new company-specific developments. Caterpillar: A Masterclass In Execution Meeting An Irrationally Exuberant Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales by executives Denise C. Johnson and William E. Schaupp may slightly weigh on sentiment, though the transactions were relatively modest compared with their remaining holdings. Denise C. Johnson insider trade

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on CAT shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Morgan Stanley set a $915.00 target price on Caterpillar and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Citigroup upped their target price on Caterpillar from $905.00 to $1,020.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Williams Trading set a $825.00 target price on Caterpillar in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, CICC Research started coverage on Caterpillar in a research note on Friday, February 6th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $923.14.

Institutional Trading of Caterpillar

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of CAT. Lam Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the first quarter valued at about $26,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 220.0% during the fourth quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. IFS Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 47.4% during the fourth quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC now owns 56 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. 70.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Caterpillar

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.