Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock
NYSECAT has an Alpha Score of 38 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 41 members of Congress disclosed 102 trades in CAT since 2013: 53 purchases and 48 sales, most recently Lisa McClain (purchase, Sep 28, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported CAT in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $378.96M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 14 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 31.4 and its net margin 14.5% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is CAT's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 38 reflects weak overall profile with poor momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
Most recent: Lisa McClain (purchase, Sep 28, 2026); records start May 18, 2013.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2026-09-28 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-03-31 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2026-01-29 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Markwayne Mullin R-OK · Senate | 2025-12-29 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-11-18 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-10-17 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-05-15 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-05-12 | sale | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded CAT, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own CAT?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 356K | $378.96M | +15% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 124K | $132.54M | +133% |
| ARK Invest Cathie Wood | 56K | $59.64M | -4% |
| Marshall Wace | 52K | $55.04M | +81% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 8K | $8.37M | -92% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 7K | $7.80M | -91% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Caterpillar Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 480 | $384K |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 540 | $433K |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 280 | $225K |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 750 | $603K |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 520 | $418K |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 1.4K | $1.1M |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 3.4K | $2.7M |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 6.1K | $5.0M |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 2.6K | $2.1M |
| Aug 28, 26 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 2.1K | $1.7M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are CAT's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does CAT's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | CAT | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 31.4 | 28.1 | 171 |
| Net margin | 14.51% | 8.75% | 187 |
| Return on equity | 54.20% | 15.93% | 187 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.10% | 1.41% | 127 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Caterpillar Inc.'s latest SEC filings say?
Latest 3Caterpillar Inc. Announces Nomination of Lynn Good to Board of Directors
Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K report on April 13, 2026, to disclose a corporate governance update regarding its board of directors. On April 7, 2026, the company board of directors formally nominated Lynn Good to serve as a director. This nomination is intended for election at the company 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The effective date for the appointment of Lynn Good to the board is scheduled for August 1, 2026. No other material events, financial results, or operational changes were reported in this filing.
- ›Board of directors nominated Lynn Good as a director nominee.
- ›Appointment of Lynn Good is effective August 1, 2026.
- ›Nomination is subject to election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Caterpillar Inc. Appoints Kyle Epley as New Chief Financial Officer Effective May 2026
Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K on April 10, 2026, to announce a leadership transition within its executive team. The Board of Directors appointed Kyle Epley as the company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Epley will succeed the current CFO, Andrew R.J. Bonfield. Bonfield will remain with the company in an employee capacity until his retirement on October 1, 2026. Kyle Epley, 53, has been with Caterpillar since 1996. He has served as a senior vice president since 2019, leading the Global Finance Services Division. His previous roles at the company include corporate controller and various divisional financial leadership positions. In conjunction with his appointment, the Compensation and Human Resources Committee approved a new compensation package for Epley. His annual base salary will increase to $930,500. Additionally, his target award under the company's Annual Incentive Plan is set at 115% of his base salary. Epley also received a long-term incentive grant valued at $1.8 million, consisting of a mix of performance-based restricted stock units, non-qualified stock options, and time-based restricted stock units.
- ›Kyle Epley appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026.
- ›Current CFO Andrew R.J. Bonfield to retire on October 1, 2026.
- ›Epley's annual base salary increased to $930,500.
- ›Epley's Annual Incentive Plan target set at 115% of base salary.
- ›Epley granted $1.8 million in long-term equity incentives.
Caterpillar Inc. Files 8-K Regarding Segment Reporting and Financial Data Structure
Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026, primarily to provide updated financial data structures and segment reporting classifications. The filing contains extensive XBRL tagging related to the company's operating segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power & Energy, and Financial Products. The data is broken down by geographic regions, specifically North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, across multiple fiscal quarters of 2025. The filing also references intersegment eliminations and corporate non-segment activities. This document serves as a technical update to the company's financial reporting framework rather than an announcement of a specific material business transaction or executive change.
- ›Updated segment reporting data for Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Power & Energy segments.
- ›Provided geographic breakdown of financial performance across North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.
- ›Included detailed intersegment elimination and reconciliation data for fiscal year 2025.
- ›Standardized financial reporting structure for the Financial Products segment across all 2025 quarters.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Caterpillar Inc. do?
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through key segments including Construction Industries, which supports customers in infrastructure and building construction; Resource Industries, focused on mining, heavy construction, quarry, and aggregates machinery; Energy and Transportation, providing reciprocating engines, turbines, locomotives, and related services for oil and gas, power generation, industrial, marine, and rail applications; and Financial Products, offering financing to customers and dealers for Caterpillar equipment, services, and power generation facilities. With a global presence evenly balanced between the US and international markets, construction activities skew more domestic while other divisions are geographically diversified, Caterpillar maintains an independent network of over 150 dealers operating around 2,800 facilities in approximately 190 countries for sales and support. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, and founded in 1925, Caterpillar Inc. holds significant market share approaching 20% across many products in the industrials sector, particularly farm and heavy construction machinery.