Childress Capital Advisors LLC Has $1.35 Million Stock Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Childress Capital Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 45.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,829 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 888 shares during the quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $1,350,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Park Avenue Securities LLC increased its holdings in Caterpillar by 8.2% in the third quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 21,842 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $10,422,000 after purchasing an additional 1,656 shares during the period. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the 3rd quarter valued at about $164,000. Integral Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the third quarter valued at about $252,000. O Brien Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the third quarter worth about $1,210,000. Finally, Barry Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the third quarter worth approximately $222,000. Institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Jason Kaiser sold 10,707 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $563.60, for a total value of $6,034,465.20. Following the transaction, the insider owned 8,649 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,874,576.40. This trade represents a 55.32% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $575.06, for a total value of $5,750,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 45,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,142,227.60. This represents a 18.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 71,895 shares of company stock worth $39,758,116 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of Caterpillar stock opened at $623.27 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $291.68 billion, a PE ratio of 32.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 1.57. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52 week low of $267.30 and a 52 week high of $627.50. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $577.79 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $489.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.38.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last issued its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The industrial products company reported $4.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 47.16% and a net margin of 14.34%.The company had revenue of $17.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.72 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $5.17 EPS. Caterpillar’s quarterly revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Announces Dividend

The firm 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 dividend of $1.51 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 20th. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is presently 31.01%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have weighed in on CAT. Argus increased their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $460.00 to $625.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $570.00 to $700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. Finally, Evercore ISI lifted their price objective on Caterpillar from $476.00 to $630.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $618.70.

Key Headlines Impacting Caterpillar

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Leadership continuity: CEO Joe Creed was elected Executive Chairman, succeeding D. James Umpleby III (retiring April 1) — a planned succession that reduces governance uncertainty and signals management stability. Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed Elected Chairman of the Board
• Positive Sentiment: Product/technology catalyst: Caterpillar unveiled its Cat AI Assistant at CES to streamline buying, maintenance and operations — a visible push into industrial AI/autonomy that supports aftermarket services and recurring-revenue opportunities. Caterpillar Introduces Cat AI Assistant
• Positive Sentiment: AI/data‑center demand: Coverage highlights Caterpillar’s pivot into power‑generation for AI data centers and growing Energy & Transportation backlogs — a meaningful revenue driver that underpins recent multiple expansion. Caterpillar’s AI Data Center Engine Bet Could Be A Game Changer For Caterpillar (CAT)
• Neutral Sentiment: Options flow: Unusual call buying was reported (call volume well above average), which can indicate bullish positioning or short-term speculation; useful as a sentiment read but not definitive for fundamentals.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst interest: Several firms have raised targets and reiterated buy/outperform views (MarketBeat roundups show elevated price targets), providing reference points for upside but also reflecting consensus expectations. Caterpillar Stock Could Top $650 by Year’s End
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/near‑term caution: Some analysts and commentaries argue much of the AI/data‑center story is already priced in and recommend trimming or a Hold given consolidation risk after a large run. Caterpillar Roars On AI Power Demand, But Easy Money Has Been Made (Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CFO Andrew Bonfield sold 10,000 shares (filed with the SEC), an action that may be read as profit‑taking amid the rally. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) CFO Andrew Bonfield Sells 10,000 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional trimming: Reports show at least one large manager modestly reduced its position, a common post‑rally rebalancing signal that can add selling pressure. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. Reduces Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Caterpillar Profile

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.