Denver PWM LLC acquired a new position in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 3,584 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $3,070,000. Caterpillar makes up about 1.0% of Denver PWM LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $40,457,153,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the second quarter valued at approximately $5,818,150,000. Diamant Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Caterpillar by 68,427.2% during the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,140,603 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,224,992,000 after purchasing an additional 3,136,020 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $3,192,710,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,783,451,000. 70.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Caterpillar News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar’s power-generation backlog reportedly reached $72 billion, reinforcing the view that demand from data centers and AI-related infrastructure could make the company less dependent on the traditional construction cycle. Caterpillar's Power Generation Backlog Just Hit $72 Billion
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage points to Caterpillar’s record backlog, strong earnings and raised 2026 outlook as key reasons for its roughly 95% one-year gain. The company’s latest reported quarter also exceeded EPS and revenue expectations, supporting investor confidence in its operating momentum. Caterpillar Gains 95% in a Year: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
- Positive Sentiment: Chief Digital Officer Ogi Redzic described how AI is changing construction work, highlighting Caterpillar’s efforts to use digital tools and automation to improve equipment productivity and customer operations. This could strengthen the company’s longer-term technology and services opportunity. Caterpillar’s Digital Chief Ogi Redzic on How A.I. Is Redefining Construction Work
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage continues to identify Caterpillar as a leading construction-equipment company, supported by its global dealer network and cash-generation capabilities. However, the equipment showcase itself does not provide a new financial catalyst. Caterpillar vs. Corning: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
- Negative Sentiment: At approximately 34 times earnings, Caterpillar trades at a demanding valuation after its major rally. Analysts note that the premium leaves the stock vulnerable to profit-taking or disappointment if backlog conversion, margins or the 2026 outlook weaken. Caterpillar Gains 95% in a Year: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Insider Buying and Selling at Caterpillar
In other news, CEO Joseph E. Creed sold 32,401 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $808.98, for a total transaction of $26,211,760.98. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,555 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $27,954,303.90. This represents a 48.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.33% of the company's stock.
Caterpillar Price Performance
Shares of Caterpillar stock opened at $821.25 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $377.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.60. Caterpillar Inc. has a twelve month low of $416.44 and a twelve month high of $1,073.46. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $863.27 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $839.74.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $8.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.22 by $1.95. The company had revenue of $20.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $19.34 billion. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.51% and a return on equity of 55.53%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 23.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.72 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Caterpillar Inc. will post 27.34 EPS for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $1,125.00 to $1,165.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Zacks Research raised shares of Caterpillar from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $1,050.00 to $1,155.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Robert W. Baird set a $970.00 price target on Caterpillar in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Caterpillar from $900.00 to $925.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $995.52.
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Caterpillar Profile
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Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction, mining, and industrial equipment. The company's products include excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, articulated trucks, and off-highway trucks, as well as related attachments and work tools. Caterpillar also supplies replacement parts, equipment services, technology solutions, and rental support through its dealer network.
The company serves customers in construction, mining, quarrying, energy, transportation, forestry, agriculture, and government-related industries.
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