Caterpillar Inc. Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.69%
Annual Dividend
$6.04
Stock Price
$875.87
Market Cap
$403.42B
How It's Calculated
0.69% = $6.04 ÷ $875.87 × 100
What This Means
Caterpillar Inc.'s dividend yield of 0.69% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery. With a market capitalization of about $403.42B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $875.87, within a 52-week range of $339.50 to $931.35 (-6.0% from the high, +158.0% from the low). Beta of 1.62 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 13.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Caterpillar Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Industrials, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Caterpillar Inc.'s dividend yield of 0.69% can be compared with peers such as GE (0.58%), RTX (1.54%), BA (0.00%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CAT is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.62 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 13.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$6.04
Sector
Industrials
Other CAT Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CAT pay a dividend?
Yes — Caterpillar Inc. currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $6.04 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for CAT?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, CAT's yield is about 0.69%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.69% compare to sector peers?
In Industrials, peer yields such as UPS (6.15%), LMT (2.60%), UNP (2.10%) help frame CAT's 0.69%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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