Denali Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Denali Advisors LLC decreased its stake in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 41.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,619 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,150 shares during the quarter. Denali Advisors LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $773,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the second quarter worth about $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Caterpillar by 1,060.0% during the 3rd quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 58 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 70.98% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar is being positioned as a supplier to the AI/data‑center buildout (generators, power systems and site infrastructure), which traders interpret as a structural growth tailwind beyond traditional construction and mining cycles. Caterpillar Rides AI Data Center Boom As Earnings Story Evolves
• Positive Sentiment: Public radio piece highlights how a century-old industrial firm (Caterpillar) is providing power solutions that high‑tech data centers need, reinforcing the narrative that CAT can capture durable aftermarket and electrification revenue from the data‑center market. High-tech data centers get a powerful assist from a century-old company
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an earnings and revenue beat with strong margins (EPS and revenue above consensus; year‑over‑year revenue growth), supporting the thesis that Caterpillar’s profit outlook can improve as demand mix shifts. (Company results released Jan. 29; investors cite improved ROE and margin metrics.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage in a dividend‑stock roundup frames long‑term income investors’ interest in durable, cash‑generating industrials; this may attract dividend‑focused buyers but is unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. 2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered Q2 EPS estimates for Caterpillar, introducing short‑term downside risk to the shares if revisions continue; this helps explain some analyst caution despite the data‑center narrative. Q2 EPS Estimates for Caterpillar Lowered by Zacks Research
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is relatively rich (high P/E versus historical averages), so the stock’s upside could be sensitive to any slowdown in end markets or further estimate cuts; watch upcoming guidance and analyst revisions.

Caterpillar Trading Up 2.1%

Caterpillar stock opened at $774.37 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $637.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $544.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44. The stock has a market cap of $362.39 billion, a PE ratio of 41.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.58. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52 week low of $267.30 and a 52 week high of $789.81.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $5.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.67 by $0.49. The firm had revenue of $19.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.81 billion. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 45.76% and a net margin of 13.14%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $5.14 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

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. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is presently 32.09%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Bank of America lifted their target price on Caterpillar from $735.00 to $825.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $610.00 to $625.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Argus increased their price objective on Caterpillar from $625.00 to $820.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $710.00 to $760.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Caterpillar currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $702.95.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Caterpillar news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $5,750,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 45,460 shares in the company, valued at $26,142,227.60. This trade represents a 18.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Lange Bob De sold 22,656 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $720.11, for a total transaction of $16,314,812.16. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 79,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $57,574,954.83. The trade was a 22.08% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 130,545 shares of company stock worth $88,294,733. 0.33% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.