Daily Dividend Update: CAT, MMS, FSP, MVO
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 06 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Maximus Dividend Announcement: Maximus has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2025.
Franklin Street Properties Dividend Declaration: Franklin Street Properties announced a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share for the period ending September 30, 2025, payable on November 6, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 17, 2025.
MV Oil Trust Distribution: MV Oil Trust will distribute $2,357,500, or $0.205 per unit, to unitholders of record on October 15, 2025, with payments made on October 24, 2025.
Daily Dividend Report Video: A video report covering dividends from companies including CAT, MMS, FSP, and MVO has been released.
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Analyst Views on CAT
Wall Street analysts forecast CAT stock price to fall
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 926.790
Low
395.00
Averages
620.54
High
730.00
Current: 926.790
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. Its segments include Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Power & Energy. It also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Construction Industries segment is responsible for supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. Resource Industries segment develops and manufactures high productivity equipment for both surface and underground mining operations around the world, and provides select work tools, machinery components, wear and maintenance components and related parts. Power & Energy segment supports customers in oil and gas, power generation, marine, rail and industrial applications, including Caterpillar machines. It is engaged in the provision and development of mining software solutions to the mining industry.
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.
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