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CAT Dividends Insights
CAT pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $1.51 at May 19, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 0.652%.
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AI Analysis of CAT
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of CAT
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.652% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 0% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $1.51 |
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Caterpillar Inc has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: May 19, 2026.
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CAT Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of CAT's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 111 | Dec 09, 1998 | Jan 15, 1999 | Feb 20, 1999 | $0.150 | 0.666% |
| 112 | Oct 14, 1998 | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 20, 1998 | $0.150 | 0.614% |
| 113 | Jun 10, 1998 | Jul 16, 1998 | Aug 20, 1998 | $0.150 | 0.619% |
| 114 | Apr 08, 1998 | Apr 16, 1998 | May 20, 1998 | $0.125 | 0.418% |
| 115 | Dec 10, 1997 | Jan 15, 1998 | Feb 20, 1998 | $0.125 | 0.475% |
| 116 | Oct 08, 1997 | Oct 16, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | $0.125 | 0.535% |
| 117 | Jun 11, 1997 | Jul 17, 1997 | Aug 20, 1997 | $0.125 | 0.410% |
| 118 | Apr 09, 1997 | Apr 17, 1997 | May 20, 1997 | $0.100 | 0.412% |
| 119 | Dec 11, 1996 | Jan 16, 1997 | Feb 20, 1997 | $0.100 | 0.508% |
| 120 | Oct 09, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Nov 20, 1996 | $0.100 | 0.508% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. Its low Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) suggests limited prospects for dividend growth. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing CAT to Sector and Country
CAT pays a solid dividend yield of 0.652%, which is lower than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.672%). CAT’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Industrials sector in the US market (8.92%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
CAT Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Lockheed Martin | 118.378B | $3.45 | 3.30% | 65.74% | |
| Caterpillar Inc | 419.092B | $1.51 | 0.664% | 29.49% |
