CAT - Caterpillar Inc.
126.00 -0.77 (-0.61%)
Pre-Market: 8:53AM EST
| Previous Close | 125.90 |
| Open | 123.42 |
| Bid | 125.50 x 800 |
| Ask | 126.00 x 3200 |
| Day's Range | 123.15 - 127.74 |
| 52 Week Range | 112.06 - 173.24 |
| Volume | 4,483,281 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,366,371 |
| Market Cap | 74.808B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.85 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 20.15 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6.29 |
| Earnings Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 3.44 (2.71%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-01-18 |
| 1y Target Est | 156.33 |
- Yahoo Finance Video•7 days ago
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GuruFocus.com•3 days agoIt's Time to Take a Look at Caterpillar
Back in January, when trade tensions between China and the U.S. seemed to be moving out of the bluster phase and into the realm of possible imposition of tariffs, the stock of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) served as a bellwether for deteriorating investor sentiment concerning resolution of the trade issues and its impact on U.S. heavy equipment and manufacturing companies. After news of any deterioration -- either real or imagined -- in the trade relationship, Caterpillar stock would predictably drop in response. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Signs with CAT.
- PR Newswire•3 days ago
Caterpillar Announces New Responsibilities for Officers and Appointment of New Vice President
DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) today announced several changes in responsibilities for current vice presidents. Caterpillar's Services, Distribution and Digital (SD&D) segment is restructuring its distribution divisions to better serve its global customer and dealer base. Raymond Chan, who was first named a vice president in 2015 and currently has responsibility for the Asia Pacific, CIS, Africa & Middle East Distribution Services Division, will now oversee the Asia Pacific Distribution Services Division.
Zacks•3 days agoStock Market News For Dec 14, 2018
Markets closed mostly lower on Thursday, with stocks moving in and out of positive territory, as investors continued to worry over the lack of clarity and progress in U.S.-China trade talks.
- American City Business Journals•3 days ago
Caterpillar gives its CEO the role of board chairman as well
Jim Umpleby has served as Caterpillar's CEO since March 2017; he now serves as the company's board chairman as well.
- Zacks•3 days ago
Caterpillar November Sales Up 16%, Lowest So Far This Year
Despite the recent drop in sales growth, Caterpillar (CAT) will benefit from strong order rates and an increasing backlog through the rest of 2018.
- The Wall Street Journal•4 days ago
[$$] Caterpillar Puts CEO Back in Charge of Board
Caterpillar Inc.’s chief executive Jim Umpleby has been named chairman of the machinery giant’s board as well, cementing his leadership nearly two year into his tenure. The move reverses Caterpillar’s decision to split the CEO and chairman positions last year. Corporate governance experts say that having a separate chief executive and board leader can improve oversight and decision-making for many companies.
Reuters•4 days agoCaterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby to take on chairman role
(Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) said on Thursday Chief Executive Officer Jim Umpleby would take on the additional role of chairman, effective immediately. Umpleby, a member of the board and CEO since ...
Reuters•4 days agoCaterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby adds chairman role
Umpleby, a member of the board and CEO since Jan. 1, 2017, is widely credited for pulling the company out of its longest downturn - from 2012 to 2016 - when sales dropped more than 40 percent. Under his leadership, the company has been focusing on improving operational efficiency - squeezing more production from its factories and buying more of what it needs from outside suppliers on a just-in-time basis. Dave Calhoun, who has served as non-executive chairman since last year, will remain on the board as presiding director, the company said.
Investor's Business Daily•4 days agoToday's Stock Market: P&G Leads Dow Jones; Tesla, PayPal Buoy Nasdaq 100
In today's stock market, Procter & Gamble and Caterpillar were top gainers in the Dow Jones. PayPal and Tesla buoyed the Nasdaq 100.
Zacks•4 days agoZacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Caterpillar, Honeywell and 3M
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- PR Newswire•4 days ago
Caterpillar Board of Directors Elects CEO Jim Umpleby as Chairman; Elects Dave Calhoun as Presiding Director
DEERFIELD, Ill. , Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) elected Jim Umpleby , the company's Chief Executive Officer, to the additional position of Chairman ...
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Markit•4 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Caterpillar Inc.
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- Zacks•5 days ago
Better Buy Heading into 2019: Boeing (BA) vs. Caterpillar (CAT) Stock
Shares of Boeing (BA) and Caterpillar (CAT) have fallen victim to the larger market selloff over the last three months. With that said, both Boeing and Caterpillar's fourth quarter and fiscal 2019 outlooks appear strong.
- Investing.com•5 days ago
Stocks - Dow Posts Triple-Digital Gain on Signs of Trade Progress
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- PR Newswire•5 days ago
Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend
DEERFIELD, Ill. , Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly cash dividend of eighty-six cents ($0.86) per share of common ...
- Financial Times•5 days ago
[$$] National Grid makes interim CFO permanent
Andy Agg, the interim chief financial officer of UK infrastructure operator National Grid will take on the position on a permanent basis from next year. Mr Agg has held the role on an interim basis since his predecessor Andrew Bonfield left in July to take up a position as CFO of US construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar. “Andy has done a great job since stepping into the role on an interim basis in July and I am personally delighted that he has now been formally appointed to the role,” said John Pettigrew, National Grid chief executive.
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- American City Business Journals•6 days ago
Caterpillar to lay off 285 employees
Caterpillar will lay off 285 people at its Joliet plant beginning in January, with layoffs running through June.
Zacks•7 days agoCaterpillar (CAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $123.39 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.13% move from the prior day.
- Motley Fool•7 days ago
Here’s Why Caterpillar Stock Jumped 11.8% in November but Is Plunging in December
Trying to make sense of the wild swings in Caterpillar's stock price? Read this.
- Market Realist•7 days ago
Why Trade Truce Hasn’t Calmed Markets Much
The truce trade deal between the US (SPY) and China (FXI) seems to be causing more harm than good to the markets at the moment. As we’ve already discussed in the previous parts of this series, the markets lost more than double the gains they made on the truce deal. The contradictory claims from within the White House is now causing more damage to markets.
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