Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) by 10.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,961 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 570 shares during the period. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $4,223,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in CAT. Lam Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in Caterpillar in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in Caterpillar by 220.0% in the 4th quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. IFS Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Caterpillar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.98% of the company’s stock.
Caterpillar Stock Up 1.0%
Shares of CAT stock opened at $949.07 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $925.59 and its 200 day simple moving average is $778.34. Caterpillar Inc. has a twelve month low of $396.88 and a twelve month high of $1,073.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.35. The company has a market capitalization of $437.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.24, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.57.
Caterpillar Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be given a $1.63 dividend. This is an increase from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.06%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Caterpillar news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 15,674 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $918.71, for a total value of $14,399,860.54. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 52,935 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,631,913.85. This trade represents a 22.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 16,283 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $916.80, for a total value of $14,928,254.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 46,041 shares in the company, valued at approximately $42,210,388.80. This represents a 26.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 95,773 shares of company stock valued at $87,642,635 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.
Caterpillar News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar expanded its mining technology portfolio by acquiring Skycatch, adding near-real-time spatial data, processing, and AI tools that could improve mine safety, planning, and productivity. Caterpillar expands mining technology capabilities with Skycatch acquisition
- Positive Sentiment: The company is reportedly eyeing a multimillion-dollar expansion of its global headquarters, which may signal continued investment and long-term growth confidence. Caterpillar eyes multimillion-dollar global headquarters expansion
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted Caterpillar’s capital-return profile, including dividends and buybacks, as a reason the stock remains attractive to income-focused investors. Why Caterpillar’s (CAT) Dividend Hike and Buybacks Make Capital-Return Mix Central to Its Tax Profile
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary notes that industrial stocks have been leading in 2026, with Caterpillar benefiting from themes like AI infrastructure spending and defense demand, but the broader ETF discussion is not a direct company catalyst. Industrials Are Leading in 2026, But These ETFs Take Different Routes (CAT)
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles compared CAT with peers or discussed its long-term positioning as an industrial bellwether, which adds context but does not materially change the near-term outlook. TEX vs. CAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Negative Sentiment: Some coverage pointed to shares falling after the Skycatch deal, suggesting investors may be questioning the valuation or immediate payoff from the acquisition. Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Falls 5% Following Skycatch AI Mining Acquisition
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry reportedly initiated a short position in Caterpillar, which could weigh on sentiment even though some commentary argued investors should not overreact. Michael Burry Is Shorting Caterpillar Stock for the First Time. Why You Shouldn’t Rush to Do the Same.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
CAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $1,043.00 to $1,218.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Caterpillar from $1,125.00 to $1,165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Bank of America boosted their target price on Caterpillar from $930.00 to $989.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Citigroup raised their price target on Caterpillar from $905.00 to $1,020.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $970.81.
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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.
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