1,000 Shares in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Acquired by Alpha Wealth Funds LLC

Alpha Wealth Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 1,000 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $477,000. Caterpillar accounts for 0.3% of Alpha Wealth Funds LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Aire Advisors LLC lifted its position in Caterpillar by 0.3% during the second quarter. Aire Advisors LLC now owns 9,042 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,510,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.5% during the 2nd quarter. Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,954 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,923,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Redwood Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Redwood Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,669 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,036,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Tsfg LLC boosted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 9.8% in the second quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 279 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $108,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Finally, FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Caterpillar by 2.1% during the second quarter. FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,193 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $463,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

CAT opened at $583.12 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $272.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.93, a PEG ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.57. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $564.31 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $472.03. 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 52-week low of $267.30 and a 52-week high of $627.50.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The firm had revenue of $17.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.17 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be given a $1.51 dividend. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.01%.

Caterpillar News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar has outperformed many tech-heavy names in 2025, driven by strong demand and earnings momentum — analysts and commentators say the company still has upside potential. How Caterpillar Crushed the Magnificent 7 in 2025 — And It’s Not Done Yet!
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains constructive: Citi recently raised its CAT price target to $690 (from $670) and reiterated a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in the machinery cycle and dividend appeal. That analyst backing is supporting the rally. Wall Street Firms Bullish on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on Industry Outlook amid Dividend Offering
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentators ask whether the stock’s roughly 60% YTD rally leaves less upside and urge investors to weigh valuation vs. continued earnings growth — framing CAT as a high-momentum but higher-priced industrial. Is It Too Late To Consider Caterpillar After Its 60% 2025 Rally?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights that CAT is a trending stock that investors should study carefully (valuation, margin dynamics, order backlog and macro exposure) before adding exposure — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: Caterpillar saw a sharp pullback as the AI trade lost momentum, with headlines saying it endured its worst slide since April — a reminder that momentum swings and sector rotations (into AI names) can trigger near-term volatility for cyclical large-caps like CAT. Caterpillar runs into AI hype wall, endures worst slide since April

Insider Transactions at Caterpillar

In other news, insider Lange Bob De sold 14,638 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $562.36, for a total transaction of $8,231,825.68. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 80,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $45,106,333.24. This represents a 15.43% 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 Jason Kaiser sold 10,707 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $563.60, for a total transaction of $6,034,465.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,649 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,874,576.40. This represents a 55.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 61,895 shares of company stock valued at $34,007,516. Insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer boosted their price target on Caterpillar from $513.00 to $645.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Truist Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $729.00 price target (up from $582.00) on shares of Caterpillar in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Citigroup raised shares of Caterpillar from a “buy” rating to a “mixed” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $650.00 to $730.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $616.00.

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.