CAT is Caterpillar, Inc. (Industrials). Trading at $846.88. Current dividend yield: 0.79%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $6.52 |
| Current yield | 0.79% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 20, 2026(in 16 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Nov 19, 2026 · $1.6300 |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.6300 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.23% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.12% |
| Payout ratio | 26% |
| Market cap | $388.62B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | $1.6300 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1.5100 |
| 2026-01-20 | $1.5100 |
| 2025-10-20 | $1.5100 |
| 2025-07-21 | $1.5100 |
| 2025-04-21 | $1.4100 |
| 2025-01-21 | $1.4100 |
| 2024-10-21 | $1.4100 |
Price chart & technicals
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About CAT
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, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
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Frequently asked
What is CAT's dividend yield?
CAT (Caterpillar, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.79%, which works out to about $6.52 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is CAT's next ex-dividend date?
CAT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 20, 2026 (in 16 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did CAT last pay a dividend?
CAT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 19, 2026.
How often does CAT pay dividends?
CAT pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is CAT growing its dividend?
CAT has been growing its dividend at a 8.12% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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