Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Acquired by Farther Finance Advisors LLC

Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 48.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,084 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,242 shares during the quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $9,106,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the second quarter worth $28,000. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the second quarter worth $32,000. RiverPark Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the second quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in Caterpillar in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Key Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar has outperformed many tech-heavy names in 2025, driven by strong demand and earnings momentum — analysts and commentators say the company still has upside potential. How Caterpillar Crushed the Magnificent 7 in 2025 — And It’s Not Done Yet!
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains constructive: Citi recently raised its CAT price target to $690 (from $670) and reiterated a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in the machinery cycle and dividend appeal. That analyst backing is supporting the rally. Wall Street Firms Bullish on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on Industry Outlook amid Dividend Offering
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentators ask whether the stock’s roughly 60% YTD rally leaves less upside and urge investors to weigh valuation vs. continued earnings growth — framing CAT as a high-momentum but higher-priced industrial. Is It Too Late To Consider Caterpillar After Its 60% 2025 Rally?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights that CAT is a trending stock that investors should study carefully (valuation, margin dynamics, order backlog and macro exposure) before adding exposure — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: Caterpillar saw a sharp pullback as the AI trade lost momentum, with headlines saying it endured its worst slide since April — a reminder that momentum swings and sector rotations (into AI names) can trigger near-term volatility for cyclical large-caps like CAT. Caterpillar runs into AI hype wall, endures worst slide since April

Caterpillar Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of CAT stock opened at $583.12 on Tuesday. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1-year low of $267.30 and a 1-year high of $627.50. The company has a market cap of $272.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.93, a PEG ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $564.31 and a 200-day simple moving average of $472.03.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.52 by $0.43. The company had revenue of $17.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.72 billion. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $5.17 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be given a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is 31.01%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on CAT. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Caterpillar from $570.00 to $700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. HSBC upgraded Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $405.00 to $660.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Bank of America upped their price objective on Caterpillar from $594.00 to $650.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Evercore ISI lifted their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $476.00 to $630.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $612.00 to $680.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $616.00.

Insider Transactions at Caterpillar

In other Caterpillar news, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 8,184 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $570.18, for a total transaction of $4,666,353.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 41,512 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,669,312.16. This represents a 16.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Chairman Donald J. Umpleby III sold 17,166 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, October 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $505.29, for a total value of $8,673,808.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 448,173 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $226,457,335.17. This represents a 3.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 61,895 shares of company stock worth $34,007,516 in the last three months. 0.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Caterpillar Company Profile

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.