Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Insider Rodney Michael Shurman Sells 1,764 Shares

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) insider Rodney Michael Shurman sold 1,764 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $763.39, for a total value of $1,346,619.96. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 1,440 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,099,281.60. This trade represents a 55.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CAT traded down $10.87 on Wednesday, hitting $753.89. The company had a trading volume of 1,657,238 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,975,950. The stock has a market cap of $352.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.08, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.58. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $641.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $546.70. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1-year low of $267.30 and a 1-year high of $789.81. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44.

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

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be issued a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.09%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caterpillar

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of CAT. Advisory Resource Group increased its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Advisory Resource Group now owns 1,632 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $935,000 after buying an additional 13 shares during the period. Invst LLC boosted its holdings in Caterpillar by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Invst LLC now owns 753 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $431,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Plancorp LLC increased its position in Caterpillar by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Plancorp LLC now owns 2,777 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,591,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. BlueStem Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Caterpillar by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. BlueStem Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,192 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $683,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KDT Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. KDT Advisors LLC now owns 657 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $376,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar completed the acquisition of RPMGlobal, an Australian mining‑software provider — this expands CAT’s data‑driven mining tech and recurring‑revenue services, supporting margin diversification away from pure equipment sales. Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst comparison coverage (Caterpillar vs. Deere) highlights CAT’s record revenues, rising estimates and stronger return on equity versus peers — a bullish read that supports longer‑term upside. Caterpillar vs. Deere: Which Equipment Stock is a Better Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar’s recent dividend and continued analyst buy ratings/target upgrades are supportive for investor sentiment and income‑oriented holders. MarketBeat: CAT news & dividend details
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented at Barclays’ Industrial Select Conference; the transcript may offer detail on demand trends and execution but doesn’t constitute new financial guidance by itself. Investors will watch for any follow‑up guidance. Caterpillar Presents at Barclays Conference (Transcript)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage noting CAT as a “trending” stock reflects increased retail/institutional attention; helpful for liquidity but not a direct earnings catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Caterpillar is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Anthony D. Fassino sold 7,891 shares (~$6.13M), trimming his stake ~14.5% — large insider selling can spook investors and create near‑term selling pressure even if routine. SEC Filing – Insider Sale by Anthony D. Fassino
• Negative Sentiment: Research houses (Zacks) trimmed near‑term Q2 EPS estimates for CAT, signaling softer short‑term earnings expectations that could weigh on the stock until results or updated guidance dispel concerns. Q2 EPS Estimates for Caterpillar Lowered by Zacks Research

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Argus boosted their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $625.00 to $820.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $729.00 to $786.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $735.00 to $825.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Caterpillar in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $702.95.

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.