Tema Etfs LLC Purchases 22,112 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Tema Etfs LLC grew its position in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 170.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 35,062 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 22,112 shares during the quarter. Caterpillar makes up about 1.4% of Tema Etfs LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Tema Etfs LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $16,730,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CAT. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in Caterpillar in the second quarter worth $28,000. Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the second quarter worth $32,000. RiverPark Advisors LLC bought a new position in Caterpillar during the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

NYSE CAT opened at $617.59 on Monday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $579.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $494.79. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52-week low of $267.30 and a 52-week high of $627.50. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $289.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.70, a P/E/G ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 1.57.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The industrial products company reported $4.95 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The business had revenue of $17.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $5.17 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The company 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.01%.

Key Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar rolled out a suite of AI and autonomy initiatives at CES — including the Cat AI assistant, previews of autonomous machine lines, and expanded autonomy beyond mining — positioning CAT to capture software and services revenue as well as higher-margin aftermarket sales. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: CAT announced a partnership with Nvidia to integrate voice and other AI capabilities into machines and operations, accelerating technical differentiation and faster time-to-market for autonomous features. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar committed $25M toward a global innovation prize and said it’s investing in upskilling the workforce that will build its AI/autonomy systems — a sign management is funding long-term revenue mix shift to software/services. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks raised multiple near‑ and mid‑term EPS forecasts (Q4 2025–FY2026 and into 2027), lifting FY2026 estimates substantially — a direct driver of investor bullishness on CAT’s earnings trajectory. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces highlight CAT’s long-term income profile (dividend aristocrat status) and the company’s strategic positioning in AI/autonomy, but these are general narratives rather than immediate catalysts. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Volume notes: markets flagged unusually large options activity in CAT, which can amplify intraday moves but is not itself an earnings or strategy signal. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Political/legal risk: commentary warns that a potential rollback of tariffs that helped shield domestic equipment makers could remove a tailwind for CAT’s U.S. demand — a macro risk investors are watching. Read More.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on CAT shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Caterpillar in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Caterpillar from $570.00 to $700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $650.00 to $730.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Caterpillar in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $675.00 price target on the stock. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $618.70.

Insider Activity at Caterpillar

In other news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $575.06, for a total transaction of $5,750,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 45,460 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,142,227.60. The trade was a 18.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director David Maclennan bought 300 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $568.86 per share, with a total value of $170,658.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 7,947 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,520,730.42. This trade represents a 3.92% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold 54,729 shares of company stock worth $31,084,308 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar 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.