Exclusive: US-China trade truce may ease Komatsu's tariff pain by $140 million, CEO says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 22 2025
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Source: Reuters
Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Komatsu: Komatsu's CEO indicated that the recent U.S.-China trade truce could reduce the company's expected tariff impact by nearly 20 billion yen, potentially softening the forecasted profit drop due to tariffs from 27% to a less severe outlook.
Competitive Landscape and Future Plans: Despite easing tariffs, Komatsu faces stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers and plans to explore production shifts to maintain competitiveness, while also considering acquisitions to enhance capabilities in electrification and autonomous technologies.
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.
