Compass Capital Management Inc. Reduces Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Compass Capital Management Inc. cut its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 7.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,127 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,433 shares during the period. Compass Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $13,551,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of CAT. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 22,420 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $12,844,000 after purchasing an additional 604 shares during the period. Juno Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Caterpillar during the fourth quarter valued at $877,000. DSG Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Caterpillar during the first quarter valued at $1,226,000. Cornerstone Planning LLC purchased a new position in Caterpillar during the fourth quarter worth about $4,517,000. Finally, Ticino Wealth bought a new position in Caterpillar in the 4th quarter worth about $2,488,000. Institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect Caterpillar to report year-over-year growth in both earnings and revenue for the quarter ending June 2026. Results are scheduled for August 4 before the market opens, creating a potential catalyst for a rebound if the company exceeds expectations or raises its outlook. Caterpillar is Set to Report Q2 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and long-term investors view the recent selloff as an attractive entry point before earnings, citing Caterpillar’s industrial exposure and potential infrastructure and power-grid demand. Here’s Why Caterpillar Is a Buy Before Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar plans to invest up to $10 million in Illinois operations to develop manufacturing talent and strengthen its future workforce. The move supports long-term production capacity and workforce development, although it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Caterpillar invests to develop manufacturing talent in Illinois
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings estimates point to year-over-year improvement, but investors are also watching operating metrics such as order trends, margins, construction activity and management’s guidance for the rest of 2026. Unlocking Q2 Potential of Caterpillar
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird downgraded Caterpillar from “outperform” to “neutral” and cut its price target to $900 from $1,200. The firm cited growing backlash and uncertainty surrounding data-center construction, which could weaken a major source of expected equipment demand. Baird Just Downgraded Caterpillar Stock
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has declined for six consecutive weeks from its 2026 high, reflecting reduced confidence in growth expectations and heightened sensitivity to the upcoming earnings report. Caterpillar stock has slumped

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on CAT shares. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Caterpillar from $900.00 to $1,045.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Robert W. Baird restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $900.00 price objective (down from $1,200.00) on shares of Caterpillar in a research report on Wednesday. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $930.00 to $989.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $650.00 to $845.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $966.29.

Caterpillar Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of CAT stock opened at $815.73 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $924.45 and a 200 day moving average of $811.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 0.81. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1-year low of $405.46 and a 1-year high of $1,073.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $375.72 billion, a PE ratio of 40.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.57.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.65 by $0.89. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 48.21% and a net margin of 13.33%.The business had revenue of $17.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.53 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.25 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 22.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 24.87 earnings per share for the current year.

Caterpillar Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Investors of record on Monday, July 20th will be paid a $1.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 20th. This is a positive change from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is presently 32.45%.

Insider Activity at Caterpillar

In other Caterpillar news, insider Denise C. Johnson sold 12,605 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $907.91, for a total value of $11,444,205.55. Following the transaction, the insider owned 49,825 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,236,615.75. The trade was a 20.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 16,283 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $916.80, for a total transaction of $14,928,254.40. Following the sale, the insider owned 46,041 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $42,210,388.80. This represents a 26.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 95,773 shares of company stock worth $87,642,635 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar Profile

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.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.