Forecast & Rating29 analysts currently cover Caterpillar, with about 51.7% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $970.37, about 9.2% upside from the current price of $888.47. Price targets range from $575.00 to $1218.00 — a wide spread, showing clear disagreement over just how much Caterpillar can rise. Historically, about 94.3% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on Caterpillar are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Jul 21, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 21, 2026
Price forecast
$970.379.12%
Forecast & RatingBuy
28analysts
Strong buy50.00%
Buy3.57%
Hold39.29%
Sell3.57%
Strong sell3.57%
Strong buy
14
Buy
1
Hold
11
Sell
1
Strong sell
1
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 19, 2026
Forecast met83.5%
Stock price$888.47
Average forecast price$970.4
Highest forecast price$1,218
Lowest forecast price$575
Average forecast price
$970.4
Highest forecast price
$1,218
Lowest forecast price
$575
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.