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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CAT Stock Forecast

Caterpillar (CAT) stock forecast, based on 57 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $974.50, with a high of $1,155.00 and a low of $749.00. This represents a 32.47% increase from the last price of $735.64.

$250 $440 $630 $820 $1 $1 High: $1155 Avg: $974.5 Low: $749 Last Closed Price: $735.64

CAT Stock Rating

Caterpillar stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 57 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 31 Buy (54.39%), 22 Hold (38.60%), 4 Sell (7.02%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 57 0 4 22 31 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CAT Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCaterpillar32.47%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21356
Avg Price Target$924.50$971.38$804.43
Last Closing Price$735.64$735.64$735.64
Upside/Downside25.67%32.05%9.35%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26114111128
Sep, 26113121128
Aug, 26113121128
Jul, 26114112-28
Jun, 26114112-28
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 14, 2026Chad DillardBernstein$749.00$762.17-1.73%1.82%
Oct 05, 2026Jamie CookTruist Financial$1.10K$838.4731.19%49.53%
Sep 10, 2026Needham$980.00$815.5620.16%33.22%
Aug 06, 2026D.A. Davidson$882.00$870.111.37%19.90%
Aug 06, 2026Barclays$900.00$871.083.32%22.34%
Aug 05, 2026Truist Financial$980.00$892.079.86%33.22%
Aug 05, 2026Chad DillardBernstein$1.00K$894.5212.02%36.21%
Aug 05, 2026UBS$925.00$897.493.07%25.74%
Aug 05, 2026Truist Financial$1.23K$900.6836.01%66.52%
Aug 05, 2026Mircea DobreRobert W. Baird$970.00$876.5410.66%31.86%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 14, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 12, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Sep 14, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 05, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Aug 05, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 05, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 04, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 29, 2026CitigroupBuyHoldupgrade
Jul 14, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 13, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $11 $17 $23 $29 $35 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$11.93$12.73$20.24$22.17$18.90---
Avg Forecast$10.39$13.95$20.68$21.80$22.02$24.25$26.93$24.75
High Forecast$10.81$14.76$21.13$22.04$23.49$30.24$29.63$27.06
Low Forecast$9.93$13.14$19.61$21.23$21.02$21.85$24.77$23.57
Surprise %14.82%-8.75%-2.13%1.70%-14.17%---

Revenue Forecast

$45B $53B $61B $69B $77B $85B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$50.97B$59.43B$67.06B$64.81B$67.59B---
Avg Forecast$49.85B$57.91B$67.13B$65.31B$66.01B$69.32B$74.90B$72.18B
High Forecast$51.39B$60.51B$67.63B$65.50B$68.80B$69.40B$80.28B$77.37B
Low Forecast$48.13B$55.32B$66.73B$65.10B$64.70B$69.23B$72.17B$69.55B
Surprise %2.25%2.62%-0.10%-0.77%2.39%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.49B$6.71B$10.34B$10.79B$8.87B---
Avg Forecast$5.00B$6.08B$10.34B$11.11B$11.43B$11.57B$13.97B$12.71B
High Forecast$6.00B$7.29B$12.40B$11.32B$12.07B$15.53B$15.22B$13.90B
Low Forecast$4.00B$4.86B$8.27B$10.91B$10.80B$11.22B$12.72B$12.11B
Surprise %29.70%10.30%--2.88%-22.38%---

CAT Forecast FAQ

Is Caterpillar stock a buy?

Caterpillar stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 57 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 31 Buy, 22 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Caterpillar is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Caterpillar's price target?

Caterpillar's price target, set by 57 Wall Street analysts, averages $974.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $749 at the low end to $1.16K at the high end, suggesting a potential 32.47% change from the previous closing price of $735.64.

How does Caterpillar stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Caterpillar's stock forecast shows a 32.47% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Caterpillar over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 3.57% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 39.29% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 3.57% Strong Buy, 46.43% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 3.57% Strong Buy, 46.43% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.

What is Caterpillar’s EPS forecast?

Caterpillar's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $24.25, marking a 28.31% increase from the reported $18.9 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $26.93 in 2027, and $24.75 in 2028.

What is Caterpillar’s revenue forecast?

Caterpillar's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $69.32B, reflecting a 2.55% increase from the reported $67.59B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $74.9B, and $72.18B for 2028.

What is Caterpillar’s net income forecast?

Caterpillar's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $11.57B, representing an 30.45% increase from the reported $8.87B in 2025. Projections indicate $13.97B in 2027, and $12.71B in 2028.