Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is currently trading at $721.24. Based on 26 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $742.18, implying a 2.9% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
CAT
Caterpillar, Inc.
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Avg Target
$742.18
Based on 26 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+2.90%
Market Cap
$337.53B
Financial & Investment Metrics
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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | CREED JOSEPH E | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 717.01 - 721.00 per share. | 2,500 |
| 3/2/2026 | DE LANGE BOB | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,650 |
| 3/2/2026 | JOHNSON DENISE C. | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,650 |
| 3/2/2026 | PAMBIANCHI CHRISTINE MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,155 |
| 3/2/2026 | KAISER JASON | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,650 |
| 3/2/2026 | OWENS DEREK | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,386 |
| 3/2/2026 | SHURMAN RODNEY MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,320 |
| 3/2/2026 | CREED JOSEPH E | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4,950 |
| 3/2/2026 | SCHAUPP WILLIAM E | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 102 |
| 3/2/2026 | BONFIELD ANDREW ROBERT JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 1,749 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for CAT?
A. The current target price for Caterpillar, Inc. is $742.18, which implies a 2.9% upside from the current price of $721.24. This is based on the consensus of 26 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for CAT?
A. Currently, there are 1 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 12 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
Q. Are insiders buying CAT stock recently?
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 35 insider buys and 20 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.