Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Caterpillar stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Caterpillar Stock Up 1.8%

CAT stock opened at $576.19 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $562.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $468.71. The stock has a market cap of $269.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.58, a PEG ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 1.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34. Caterpillar Inc. has a twelve month low of $267.30 and a twelve month high of $627.50.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The company had revenue of $17.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $5.17 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be given a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is presently 31.01%.

Insider Transactions at Caterpillar

In other Caterpillar news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $571.44, for a total transaction of $5,714,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 55,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,692,062.40. The trade was a 15.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 8,184 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $570.18, for a total transaction of $4,666,353.12. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 41,512 shares in the company, valued at approximately $23,669,312.16. This represents a 16.47% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 79,061 shares of company stock worth $41,949,366. 0.33% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on CAT. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $513.00 to $645.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Caterpillar in a report on Thursday, November 13th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $675.00 price target on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on Caterpillar in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $560.00 price objective for the company. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Caterpillar from $570.00 to $700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Evercore ISI boosted their price target on Caterpillar from $476.00 to $630.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Caterpillar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $616.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC grew its position in Caterpillar by 1,060.0% in the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 58 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc increased its stake in Caterpillar by 49.2% during the first quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc now owns 94 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in Caterpillar during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 70.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target on CAT to $630 from $557, signaling upgraded earnings/volume expectations and giving investors a higher valuation anchor for the stock. Caterpillar price target raised to $630 from $557 at Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks piece highlights Caterpillar as one of three manufacturers benefiting from supply-chain reshoring into 2026, which supports stronger domestic sales, parts demand and shorter lead times — positive for order visibility and margins. 3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar will show new motor graders, a dozer and an excavator at ConExpo 2026 — product refreshes can spur replacement cycles and aftermarket revenue, supporting near- to mid-term sales growth. Caterpillar to Reveal New Motor Graders, Dozer, Excavator at ConExpo 2026
• Positive Sentiment: A Financial Post article reports a Canadian Caterpillar dealer on a record run amid a construction boom, evidence of strong end-market demand that can lift unit sales and parts/service revenue. Canada’s Building Push Puts Caterpillar Dealer on a Record Run
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison of CAT vs. KMTUY reiterates CAT’s revenue-revival thesis and infrastructure tailwinds but also reminds investors to weigh valuation and competitive factors — supportive context but not new company-specific news. CAT vs. KMTUY: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier headlines noted Caterpillar shares contributed to a Dow decline, a reminder that broader market volatility can push the stock down even with positive company-specific news. Caterpillar, NVIDIA Corp. share losses lead Dow’s 132-point fall

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Caterpillar

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.