Caterpillar (CAT) News Today $519.98 +6.07 (+1.18%) As of 02:37 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Caterpillar Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Caterpillar Up Today?Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is trading higher today. Investors appear to be reacting to fresh capital deployment and workforce initiatives in Indiana, ongoing supplier-strength signals, new analyst coverage, and near-term earnings risk ahead of the Q3 report. Below are the items most likely driving the move. Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar announced a major manufacturing investment in Indiana (~$730 million) and multi‑million dollar commitments for workforce training, supporting future production capacity and operator availability. Article Article Positive Sentiment: The Lafayette facility announced a $5 million investment and hosted Governor Mike Braun, signaling localized capex and positive community/government relations that can ease permitting and hiring. Article Positive Sentiment: Supplier ecosystem note — L&T Technology Services (LTTS) received Caterpillar’s Supplier Excellence recognition for a second consecutive year, suggesting stable supplier relationships and continuity on engineering/supply chain initiatives. Article Neutral Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with a "Sector Perform" rating and a $560 price target — a measured endorsement that may temper upside expectations while validating valuation levels. Article Neutral Sentiment: Market calendars note Caterpillar will report Q3 2025 results before the open on Oct. 29 — an upcoming catalyst that can drive volatility. Article Neutral Sentiment: Several market writeups (bull-case pieces) are circulating, highlighting long-term cash flow and buyback/ dividend support; these are background sentiment drivers rather than immediate catalysts. Article Neutral Sentiment: Legislative developments around agricultural guest‑worker programs (H.R.4367) were flagged as potentially relevant to equipment demand in farm markets — a long‑horizon, mixed-impact item. Article Negative Sentiment: Analyst previews (Zacks) expect Q3 earnings to decline, introducing near‑term downside risk if Caterpillar misses or guides lower; this is the main short-term negative catalyst ahead of results. Article Bottom line: the shares are being supported by large-capex and workforce commitments (positive for medium-term growth and capacity) and by supplier stability, while near-term earnings expectations and the upcoming Oct. 29 report represent the main risk for a pullback.Posted 32m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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LLC Takes Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 23 at 9:31 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Stock Holdings Lifted by Bleakley Financial Group LLCOctober 23 at 8:44 AM | marketbeat.comReliant Investment Management LLC Has $5.70 Million Stock Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 23 at 8:23 AM | marketbeat.comGranite Harbor Advisors Inc. Buys New Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 23 at 7:46 AM | marketbeat.comCaliber Wealth Management LLC KS Makes New $307,000 Investment in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 23 at 7:13 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. (CAT): A Bull Case TheoryOctober 22 at 8:19 PM | msn.comCaterpillar Inc. (CAT): A Bull Case Theory October 22 at 5:51 PM | insidermonkey.comGov. Braun praises Caterpillar's $730 million investment in Indiana manufacturingOctober 22 at 3:18 PM | msn.comCaterpillar rated Sector Perform in new coverage at RBC CapitalOctober 22 at 3:18 PM | msn.comNew Bill: Representative Monica De La Cruz introduces H.R. 4367: Bracero Program 2.0 ActOctober 22 at 11:51 AM | quiverquant.comQCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Acquired by Ethic Inc.October 22 at 9:38 AM | marketbeat.comWhite Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. Sells 500 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 22 at 9:38 AM | marketbeat.com583 Shares in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Acquired by Greatmark Investment Partners Inc.October 22 at 9:28 AM | marketbeat.comARK Investment Management LLC Increases Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 22 at 9:13 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Royal Bank Of CanadaOctober 22 at 8:20 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Position Increased by Brookstone Capital ManagementOctober 22 at 7:28 AM | marketbeat.com556 Shares in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Acquired by Phillips Financial Management LLCOctober 22 at 7:28 AM | marketbeat.comJacobsen Capital Management Buys Shares of 831 Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 22 at 7:15 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Sold by Studio Investment Management LLCOctober 22 at 7:06 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Acquired by D.A. Davidson & CO.October 22 at 6:57 AM | marketbeat.comPhoenix Financial Ltd. Raises Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 22 at 5:40 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar (CAT) Projected to Post Earnings on WednesdayOctober 22 at 4:22 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar (CAT) Stock Moves -1.23%: What You Should KnowOctober 21 at 9:37 PM | msn.comCaterpillar to invest $5 million in Indiana workforce trainingOctober 21 at 9:37 PM | msn.comNorth Texas must equip residents with hirable skills, Dallas College chancellor saysOctober 21 at 4:32 PM | msn.comTop Construction Stocks To Keep An Eye On - October 21stOctober 21 at 3:18 PM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. - Momentum Nears 52‑Week High As Earnings And Analyst Caution Come Into Focus October 21 at 12:11 PM | talkmarkets.comCaterpillar Invests in U.S. Manufacturing and Future Workforce Skills TrainingOctober 21 at 10:54 AM | prnewswire.comCaterpillar Inc. to Offer Video Webcast of 2025 Investor DayOctober 21 at 9:05 AM | prnewswire.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Sold by Beech Hill Advisors Inc.October 21 at 7:13 AM | marketbeat.comWhittier Trust Co. Sells 548 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 21 at 6:33 AM | marketbeat.comProbity Advisors Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 21 at 6:16 AM | marketbeat.comKlingman & Associates LLC Increases Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 21 at 5:54 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Sold by Securian Asset Management Inc.October 21 at 5:46 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Sold by DekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleOctober 21 at 5:29 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Shares Sold by Bogart Wealth LLCOctober 21 at 5:19 AM | marketbeat.comTop Construction Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - October 20thOctober 20 at 5:05 PM | marketbeat.comRobert W. Baird Increases Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Price Target to $612.00October 20 at 9:56 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT Stock Holdings Increased by Lyell Wealth Management LPOctober 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comStephens Inc. AR Decreases Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comBirmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. AL Has $15.52 Million Stock Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar Inc. $CAT is Community Bank of Raymore's 4th Largest PositionOctober 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.com1,109 Shares in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT Acquired by TrueMark Investments LLCOctober 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comCaterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Price Target Raised to $485.00October 20 at 2:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comCaterpillar (CAT) a Key Company in Stargate AI Facility – Time to Buy the Stock Now?October 19, 2025 | msn.comPromising Construction Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - October 19thOctober 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comTop Industrial Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - October 19thOctober 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comSigma Investment Counselors Inc. Boosts Stake in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comAull & Monroe Investment Management Corp Trims Position in Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comFinancial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. Purchases Shares of 2,794 Caterpillar Inc. $CATOctober 19, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Caterpillar News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for CAT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. 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