Caterpillar Hits 20-Day High on Strong Demand and Earnings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 02 Dec 25
Source: investopedia.com
Caterpillar Inc's stock rose by 3.00%, reaching a 20-day high as strong demand and positive earnings results were reported.
Bank of America Securities analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy rating on Caterpillar, citing robust demand and earnings that surpassed expectations. Caterpillar's third-quarter results showed a 10% year-over-year sales increase to $17.64 billion, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.95.
This positive performance reflects Caterpillar's strong market position and potential for recovery in the machinery sector, especially as analysts favor it over competitors like Deere.
Analyst Views on CAT
Wall Street analysts forecast CAT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CAT is 620.54 USD with a low forecast of 395.00 USD and a high forecast of 730.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 648.410
Low
395.00
Averages
620.54
High
730.00
Current: 648.410
Low
395.00
Averages
620.54
High
730.00
About CAT
Caterpillar Inc. is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The Company operates through its various segments, namely Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation. It also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. The Construction Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The Resource Industries segment develops and manufactures high productivity equipment for both surface and underground mining operations, as well as provide hydraulic systems, electronics and software for its machines and engines. The Energy & Transportation segment offers product and services that includes reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated systems and solutions, turbines and turbine-related services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
