<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of  Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT - Free Report) by 48.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,084 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 6,242 shares during the quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC's holdings in Caterpillar were worth $9,106,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.</p><ul><li>3 Stocks Most Likely to Split in 2026</li></ul><p>Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in CAT. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in shares of  Caterpillar in the second quarter worth about $27,000.  Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new stake in  Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000.  Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC bought a new position in  Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000.  RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of  Caterpillar during the second quarter worth approximately $32,000.  Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of  Caterpillar during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 70.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. </p><h2>Caterpillar Stock Up 1.2%</h2><p>NYSE:CAT opened at $583.12 on Tuesday. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $564.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $472.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.38. Caterpillar Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $267.30 and a fifty-two week high of $627.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $272.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.57. </p><ul><li>Caterpillar Stock Could Top $650 by Year’s End</li></ul><p>Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The firm had revenue of $17.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $5.17 EPS. Caterpillar's revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis.  On average, equities analysts anticipate that  Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>Caterpillar Announces Dividend</h2><p>The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar's payout ratio is 31.01%. </p><h2>Key Caterpillar News</h2><ul><li>From Bulldozers to Big Data: Caterpillar’s Bull Case Gets a Lift</li></ul><p>Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Caterpillar has outperformed many tech-heavy names in 2025, driven by strong demand and earnings momentum — analysts and commentators say the company still has upside potential. <i></i><span>How Caterpillar Crushed the Magnificent 7 in 2025 — And It’s Not Done Yet!</span></li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Wall Street remains constructive: Citi recently raised its CAT price target to $690 (from $670) and reiterated a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in the machinery cycle and dividend appeal. That analyst backing is supporting the rally. <i></i><span>Wall Street Firms Bullish on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on Industry Outlook amid Dividend Offering</span></li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Some commentators ask whether the stock’s roughly 60% YTD rally leaves less upside and urge investors to weigh valuation vs. continued earnings growth — framing CAT as a high-momentum but higher-priced industrial. <i></i><span>Is It Too Late To Consider Caterpillar After Its 60% 2025 Rally?</span></li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Zacks highlights that CAT is a trending stock that investors should study carefully (valuation, margin dynamics, order backlog and macro exposure) before adding exposure — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. <i></i><span>Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It</span></li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Caterpillar saw a sharp pullback as the AI trade lost momentum, with headlines saying it endured its worst slide since April — a reminder that momentum swings and sector rotations (into AI names) can trigger near-term volatility for cyclical large-caps like CAT. <i></i><span>Caterpillar runs into AI hype wall, endures worst slide since April</span></li> </ul><h2>Insider Activity at Caterpillar</h2><p>In other Caterpillar news, insider Jason Kaiser sold 10,707 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $563.60, for a total value of $6,034,465.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 8,649 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,874,576.40. This trade represents a 55.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Donald J. Umpleby III sold 17,166 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $505.29, for a total value of $8,673,808.14. Following the sale, the chairman owned 448,173 shares in the company, valued at $226,457,335.17. The trade was a 3.69% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 61,895 shares of company stock worth $34,007,516 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own  0.33% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><p>Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on Caterpillar from $476.00 to $630.00 and gave the stock an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a research note on Monday, November 17th. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. increased their price target on Caterpillar from $650.00 to $730.00 and gave the stock an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Truist Financial  reaffirmed a &#34;buy&#34; rating and issued a $729.00 price objective (up from $582.00) on shares of Caterpillar in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $506.00 to $581.00 and gave the company a &#34;neutral&#34; rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $380.00 to $395.00 and gave the stock an &#34;underweight&#34; rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned  a Buy rating, five have assigned  a Hold rating and one  has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average target price of $616.00.</p><p><b>Read Our Latest Stock Report on CAT</b></p><h2>Caterpillar Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company's product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.  </p><p>In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.</p><h2>Featured Articles</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Caterpillar</li><li>Do not delete, read immediately</li><li>INVESTOR ALERT: Tiny “$3 AI Wonder Stock” on the Verge of Blasting Off</li><li>Can Any Expenses Be Deducted From Capital Gains Tax?</li><li>Buffett, Gates and Bezos Quietly Dumping Stocks—Here's Why</li><li>The Last Gold Bull Market </li></ul><p><strong>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CAT?</strong> Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Caterpillar Inc. 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<p>Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. by 48.6% in Q3, owning 19,084 shares valued at $9,106,000. This was disclosed in their latest SEC filing. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Caterpillar. The stock has shown strong performance, with a 1.2% increase recently and analysts predicting further growth.</p>

Farther Finance Advisors LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT