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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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| 121 | Jun 12, 1996 | Jul 18, 1996 | Aug 20, 1996 | $0.100 | 0.561% |
| 122 | Apr 10, 1996 | Apr 18, 1996 | May 20, 1996 | $0.0875 | 0.516% |
| 123 | Dec 13, 1995 | Jan 18, 1996 | Feb 20, 1996 | $0.0875 | 0.516% |
| 124 | Oct 11, 1995 | Oct 19, 1995 | Nov 20, 1995 | $0.0875 | 0.629% |
| 125 | Jun 07, 1995 | Jul 18, 1995 | Aug 19, 1995 | $0.0875 | 0.517% |
| 126 | Apr 12, 1995 | Apr 18, 1995 | May 20, 1995 | $0.0625 | 0.418% |
| 127 | Jan 13, 1995 | Jan 13, 1995 | Feb 18, 1995 | $0.0625 | 0.477% |
| 128 | Oct 13, 1994 | Oct 18, 1994 | Nov 19, 1994 | $0.0375 | 0.270% |
| 129 | Jul 14, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Aug 20, 1994 | $0.0375 | 0.278% |
| 130 | Apr 19, 1994 | Apr 19, 1994 | May 20, 1994 | $0.0188 | 0.136% |
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% |
