Caterpillar Overview
- Year Founded
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1925
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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120,286
- Stock Symbol
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CAT
- Investments
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62
- Share Price
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$294.25
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Caterpillar General Information
Description
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Contact Information
Website
www.caterpillar.comCorporate Office
- 5205 North O'connor Boulevard
- Suite 100
- Irving, TX 75039
- United States
Corporate Office
- 5205 North O'connor Boulevard
- Suite 100
- Irving, TX 75039
- United States
Caterpillar Stock Performance
As of 17-Apr-2025, Caterpillar’s stock price is $294.25. Its current market cap is $141B with 478M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $294.25 | $290.14 | $267.30 - $418.50 | $141B | 478M | 2.94M | $22.17 |
Caterpillar Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Caterpillar has a trailing 12-month revenue of $64.8B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 207,410,431 | 207,410,431 | 181,133,086 | 154,879,265 |
| Revenue | 64,809,000 | 64,809,000 | 67,060,000 | 59,427,000 |
| EBITDA | 15,556,000 | 15,556,000 | 15,211,000 | 11,247,000 |
| Net Income | 10,792,000 | 10,792,000 | 10,335,000 | 6,705,000 |
| Total Assets | 87,764,000 | 87,764,000 | 87,476,000 | 81,943,000 |
| Total Debt | 38,409,000 | 38,409,000 | 37,878,000 | 36,993,000 |
Caterpillar Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Caterpillar Comparisons
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Caterpillar Competitors (72)
One of Caterpillar’s 72 competitors is Flowserve, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Irving, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowserve | Formerly PE-Backed | Irving, TX | ||||
| Terex | Corporation | Norwalk, CT | ||||
| Eaton | Corporation | Dublin, Ireland | ||||
| Wacker Neuson | Formerly PE-Backed | Munich, Germany | ||||
| Komatsu | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan |
Caterpillar Patents
Caterpillar Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202500408-D0 | Battery misconfiguration detection | Pending | 13-Jan-2025 | ||
| GB-202500409-D0 | Battery sensor calibration | Pending | 13-Jan-2025 | ||
| GB-202418586-D0 | Cable reel control system and method | Pending | 18-Dec-2024 | ||
| US-20250122699-A1 | Blank for fabricating wear member for a ground-engaging tool | Pending | 13-Dec-2024 | ||
| GB-202418215-D0 | Hammer, hammer housing and a method of disassembling a hammer | Pending | 12-Dec-2024 |
Caterpillar Signals
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Majestic Referring Domains
Caterpillar Investments & Acquisitions (62)
Caterpillar’s most recent deal was a Corporate with Lithos Energy. The deal was made on 06-Jan-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithos Energy | 06-Jan-2023 | Corporate | Electrical Equipment | ||
| Tangent Energy Solutions | 02-May-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Carbon Point Solutions | 10-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| My Dealer Service | 01-Aug-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Minetec | 01-Jul-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Communications and Networking |
Caterpillar ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated October, 22, 2024
28.33 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
Global
Covered Companies
of 15,109
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Percentile
Machinery
Industry
of 587
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Percentile
Heavy Machinery and Trucks
Subindustry
of 137
Rank
Percentile
Caterpillar Exits (11)
Caterpillar’s most recent exit was on 15-Aug-2017 from TriLumina. The exit was categorized as with 7 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriLumina | 15-Aug-2017 | Completed |
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| Uptake | 26-Mar-2015 | Completed |
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| NantEnergy | 19-Feb-2015 | Completed |
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| Pyroban | 31-Aug-2011 | Completed |
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| Firefly International Energy | 05-May-2008 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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Caterpillar Affiliates
Subsidiaries (26)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Switchgear Americas | Alpharetta, GA | 2017 | |
| Caterpillar Venture Capital | Irving, TX | 2015 | |
| Caterpillar 401(k) Savings Plan | Peoria, IL | 2011 | |
| Carbon Point Solutions | North Kingstown, RI | 2011 | |
| C.a.t. Logistics | Morton, IL | 2011 |
Caterpillar FAQs
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When was Caterpillar founded?
Caterpillar was founded in 1925.
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Where is Caterpillar headquartered?
Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, TX.
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What is the size of Caterpillar?
Caterpillar has 120,286 total employees.
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What industry is Caterpillar in?
Caterpillar’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).
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Is Caterpillar a private or public company?
Caterpillar is a Public company.
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What is Caterpillar’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Caterpillar is CAT.
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What is the current stock price of Caterpillar?
As of 17-Apr-2025 the stock price of Caterpillar is $294.25.
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What is the current market cap of Caterpillar?
The current market capitalization of Caterpillar is $141B.
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What is Caterpillar’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Caterpillar is $64.8B.
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Who are Caterpillar’s competitors?
Flowserve, Terex, Eaton, Wacker Neuson, and Komatsu are some of the 72 competitors of Caterpillar.
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What is Caterpillar’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Caterpillar’s EPS for 12 months was $22.17.
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