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Caterpillar (CAT) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
CAT dips 1.8% to $735.64, a 6-month low on 1.8x normal volume. Closed at $735.64, -1.78% vs the prior close of $748.98. Day range $704.01–$740.21, opened at $725.75.
Last close$735.64-1.78%
Day range704.01–740.21
Open725.75
Volume4.50M
52-week range510.21–1,073.46
Avg volume (20d)2.61M
CAT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — CAT dips 1.8% to $735.64, a 6-month low on 1.8x normal volume
- Closed at $735.64, -1.78% vs the prior close of $748.98. Day range $704.01–$740.21, opened at $725.75.
- Volume was 4.50M shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 2.46M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($815.28) and -8.6% vs its 200-day average ($804.97).
- 52-week range $510.21–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 31.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — CAT slides 3.1% to $748.98, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $748.98, -3.08% vs the prior close of $772.78. Day range $742.01–$770.35, opened at $761.60.
- Volume was 3.35M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.51M.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($817.99) and -6.9% vs its 200-day average ($804.19).
- 52-week range $499.01–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — CAT slides 3.3% to $772.78, a 3-month low
- Closed at $772.78, -3.33% vs the prior close of $799.37. Day range $755.31–$792.70, opened at $791.00.
- Volume was 3.60M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.51M.
- Price is -5.8% vs its 50-day average ($820.54) and -3.8% vs its 200-day average ($803.36).
- 52-week range $495.45–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 28.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — CAT ends flat (-0.1%) to $799.37
- Closed at $799.37, -0.14% vs the prior close of $800.47. Day range $795.76–$812.00, opened at $798.42.
- Volume was 1.46M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.53M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($821.69) and -0.4% vs its 200-day average ($802.41).
- 52-week range $491.30–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 25.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CAT rises 0.5% to $800.47
- Closed at $800.47, +0.54% vs the prior close of $796.18. Day range $791.19–$804.31, opened at $796.22.
- Volume was 2.22M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.55M.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($822.00) and -0.1% vs its 200-day average ($801.33).
- 52-week range $491.30–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 25.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CAT dips 2.2% to $796.18
- Closed at $796.18, -2.17% vs the prior close of $813.83. Day range $788.89–$821.91, opened at $808.70.
- Volume was 2.79M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.62M.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($822.17) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($800.24).
- 52-week range $489.34–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 25.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CAT slides 5.7% to $813.83
- Closed at $813.83, -5.75% vs the prior close of $863.44. Day range $806.29–$846.00, opened at $846.00.
- Volume was 3.34M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.63M.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($821.90) and +1.8% vs its 200-day average ($799.14).
- 52-week range $483.55–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 24.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CAT rises 1.8% to $863.44, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $863.44, +1.80% vs the prior close of $848.14. Day range $851.47–$876.95, opened at $853.00.
- Volume was 1.97M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.65M.
- Price is +5.0% vs its 50-day average ($822.44) and +8.2% vs its 200-day average ($797.90).
- 52-week range $483.55–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — CAT rises 0.3% to $848.14, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $848.14, +0.32% vs the prior close of $845.42. Day range $821.77–$857.85, opened at $843.17.
- Volume was 2.30M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.64M.
- Price is +3.1% vs its 50-day average ($822.64) and +6.5% vs its 200-day average ($796.39).
- 52-week range $483.55–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — CAT rises 2.3% to $845.42, a 1-month high
- Closed at $845.42, +2.31% vs the prior close of $826.35. Day range $836.46–$858.87, opened at $840.80.
- Volume was 2.39M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.65M.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($823.45) and +6.3% vs its 200-day average ($795.10).
- 52-week range $483.55–$1,073.46; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade CAT
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.63% (largest 5.7%).
- Liquidity: about 2.61M shares (≈$1.92B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $735.64 vs a range of $510.21–$1,073.46 (40% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 20, 2026 ($1.63/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Joseph E Creed sold 4,831 shares on Aug 28, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 8-K Sep 1, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 459.67M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -1.9% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Construction Machinery & Equip.
CAT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 725.75 | 740.21 | 704.01 | 735.64 | 4.50M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 761.60 | 770.35 | 742.01 | 748.98 | 3.35M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 791.00 | 792.70 | 755.31 | 772.78 | 3.60M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 798.42 | 812.00 | 795.76 | 799.37 | 1.46M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 796.22 | 804.31 | 791.19 | 800.47 | 2.22M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 808.70 | 821.91 | 788.89 | 796.18 | 2.79M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 846.00 | 846.00 | 806.29 | 813.83 | 3.34M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 853.00 | 876.95 | 851.47 | 863.44 | 1.97M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 843.17 | 857.85 | 821.77 | 848.14 | 2.30M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 840.80 | 858.87 | 836.46 | 845.42 | 2.39M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 810.58 | 833.62 | 802.44 | 826.35 | 2.15M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 828.50 | 831.95 | 810.07 | 810.79 | 1.96M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 826.53 | 829.74 | 815.50 | 826.64 | 2.31M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 821.05 | 827.57 | 808.20 | 819.95 | 2.17M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 816.34 | 823.00 | 809.05 | 821.58 | 1.98M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 798.87 | 809.14 | 794.20 | 805.25 | 2.20M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 803.97 | 816.76 | 798.53 | 812.02 | 2.79M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 806.06 | 812.46 | 802.61 | 808.01 | 2.06M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 827.00 | 827.81 | 805.24 | 816.50 | 1.87M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 800.79 | 809.49 | 799.57 | 808.99 | 4.79M |
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar (CAT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Construction Machinery & Equip”. Its business address is in IRVING, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 18230.
CAT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| James C Jr Fish | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Lynn J Good | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Gerald Johnson | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Nazzic S Keene | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| David Maclennan | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Judith Fran Marks | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Debra L Reed | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Susan C Schwab | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Rayford Jr Wilkins | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew R J Bonfield | CFO Emeritus | May 7, 2026 |
| Joseph E Creed | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Lange Bob De | Group President | May 7, 2026 |
| Kyle Joseph Epley | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Anthony D. Fassino | Group President | May 12, 2026 |
| Denise C Johnson | Group President | May 15, 2026 |
| Jason Kaiser | Group President | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Derek Owens | Chief Legal Officer | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Christine M Pambianchi | Chief Human Resources Officer | May 12, 2026 |
| William E Schaupp | Chief Accounting Officer | May 14, 2026 |
| Rodney Michael Shurman | Group President | May 6, 2026 |
| Iii Donald J Umpleby | Executive Chairman | Mar 6, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 4,831 | $813.72 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 1,280 | $812.09 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 5,035 | $811.31 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 3,041 | $810.31 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 2,137 | $809.08 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 2,639 | $808.20 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 6,135 | $807.41 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 3,382 | $806.31 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 1,351 | $805.36 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 520 | $803.86 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 750 | $803.39 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 280 | $802.10 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 540 | $801.10 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Joseph E Creed | Sale | 480 | $800.19 |
| May 14, 2026 | Denise C Johnson | Sale | 1,491 | $906.73 |
CAT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $67.59B | — | 18.81 | $11.74B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $64.81B | — | 22.05 | $12.04B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $67.06B | — | 20.12 | $12.88B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $59.43B | — | 12.64 | $7.77B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $50.97B | — | 11.83 | $7.20B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $102.61B, total liabilities $83.22B, cash $6.71B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
CAT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $876.54 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $890.11 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $665.24 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $585.49 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $434.23 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $309.27 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $374.98 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $379.24 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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