Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Acquired by NEOS Investment Management LLC

NEOS Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 62.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 81,788 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,588 shares during the quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $39,025,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in Caterpillar in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 1,060.0% during the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 58 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Caterpillar news, insider Lange Bob De sold 22,656 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $720.11, for a total value of $16,314,812.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 79,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,574,954.83. This trade represents a 22.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 6,033 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $722.15, for a total value of $4,356,730.95. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 41,151 shares in the company, valued at approximately $29,717,194.65. This represents a 12.79% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 130,545 shares of company stock worth $88,294,733 in the last ninety days. 0.33% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Caterpillar from $740.00 to $765.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Evercore upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $476.00 to $630.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $710.00 to $760.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Robert W. Baird set a $805.00 target price on shares of Caterpillar in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Caterpillar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $702.95.

Key Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar is being positioned as a supplier to the AI/data‑center buildout (generators, power systems and site infrastructure), which traders interpret as a structural growth tailwind beyond traditional construction and mining cycles. Caterpillar Rides AI Data Center Boom As Earnings Story Evolves
• Positive Sentiment: Public radio piece highlights how a century-old industrial firm (Caterpillar) is providing power solutions that high‑tech data centers need, reinforcing the narrative that CAT can capture durable aftermarket and electrification revenue from the data‑center market. High-tech data centers get a powerful assist from a century-old company
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an earnings and revenue beat with strong margins (EPS and revenue above consensus; year‑over‑year revenue growth), supporting the thesis that Caterpillar’s profit outlook can improve as demand mix shifts. (Company results released Jan. 29; investors cite improved ROE and margin metrics.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage in a dividend‑stock roundup frames long‑term income investors’ interest in durable, cash‑generating industrials; this may attract dividend‑focused buyers but is unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. 2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered Q2 EPS estimates for Caterpillar, introducing short‑term downside risk to the shares if revisions continue; this helps explain some analyst caution despite the data‑center narrative. Q2 EPS Estimates for Caterpillar Lowered by Zacks Research
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is relatively rich (high P/E versus historical averages), so the stock’s upside could be sensitive to any slowdown in end markets or further estimate cuts; watch upcoming guidance and analyst revisions.

Caterpillar Trading Up 2.1%

NYSE CAT opened at $774.37 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $362.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.58. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52-week low of $267.30 and a 52-week high of $789.81. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $637.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $544.34.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $5.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.67 by $0.49. The company had revenue of $19.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.81 billion. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 45.76% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $5.14 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be given a $1.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is presently 32.09%.

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.