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Yield 12m 1.73%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.64
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.64%
Overall Dividend Rating 55.29%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.42%
Payout Ratio 25.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 62.8%
Total Return 12m: -14.20%
#28 in Group
Total Return 5y: 195.06%
#11 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CAT 140,631m 1.73% 5.42%
PAT 25m 14.7% 52.6%
8TRA 14,925m 11.1% 29.0%
DTG 29,707m 10.6% 12.6%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CAT 140,631m 5.64% 25.8%
TEX 2,287m 41.5% 11.6%
ALG 2,024m 14.9% 11.6%
WAC 1,768m 13.9% 111%

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CAT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-21 2025-04-21 2025-05-20 Quarterly 1.41 0.49%
2025-01-21 2025-01-21 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.41 0.36%
2024-10-21 2024-10-21 2024-11-20 Quarterly 1.41 0.36%
2024-07-22 2024-07-22 2024-08-20 Quarterly 1.41 8.5% 0.41%
2024-04-19 2024-04-22 2024-05-20 Quarterly 1.3 0.36%
2024-01-19 2024-01-22 2024-02-20 Quarterly 1.3 0.46%
2023-10-20 2023-10-23 2023-11-20 Quarterly 1.3 0.52%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-18 Quarterly 1.3 8.3% 0.49%
2023-04-21 2023-04-24 2023-05-19 Quarterly 1.2 0.54%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-17 Quarterly 1.2 0.48%
2022-10-21 2022-10-24 2022-11-18 Quarterly 1.2 0.67%
2022-07-19 2022-07-20 2022-08-19 Quarterly 1.2 8.1% 0.69%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-20 Quarterly 1.11 0.49%
2022-01-19 2022-01-20 2022-02-18 Quarterly 1.11 0.48%
2021-10-22 2021-10-25 2021-11-19 Quarterly 1.11 0.55%
2021-07-19 2021-07-20 2021-08-20 Quarterly 1.11 7.8% 0.55%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-20 Quarterly 1.03 0.45%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-19 Quarterly 1.03 0.53%
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-20 Quarterly 1.03 0.61%
2020-07-17 2020-07-20 2020-08-20 Quarterly 1.03 0.75%
2020-04-17 2020-04-20 2020-05-20 Quarterly 1.03
2020-01-17 2020-01-21 2020-02-20 Quarterly 1.03
2019-10-18 2019-10-21 2019-11-20 Quarterly 1.03
2019-07-19 2019-07-22 2019-08-20 Quarterly 1.03 19.8%
2019-04-18 2019-04-22 2019-05-20 Quarterly 0.86
2019-01-18 2019-01-22 2019-02-20 Quarterly 0.86
2018-10-19 2018-10-22 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.86
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-08-20 Quarterly 0.86 10.3%
2018-04-20 2018-04-23 2018-05-19 Quarterly 0.78
2018-01-19 2018-01-22 2018-02-20 Quarterly 0.78
2017-10-20 2017-10-23 2017-11-20 Quarterly 0.78
2017-07-18 2017-07-20 2017-08-19 Quarterly 0.78 1.3%
2017-04-20 2017-04-24 2017-05-20 Quarterly 0.77
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-02-18 Quarterly 0.77
2016-10-20 2016-10-24 2016-11-19 Quarterly 0.77
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-20 Quarterly 0.77
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.77
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-20 Quarterly 0.77
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.77
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.77

CAT Dividend FAQ

Does CAT pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CAT paid a dividend of 5.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAT?

As of April 2025, CAT`s dividend yield is 1.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.64 USD by the current share price of 306.86.

How often does CAT pay dividends?

CAT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CAT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAT?

The next ex-dividend date for Caterpillar (CAT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CAT?

CAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.64% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAT?

CAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.42%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Caterpillar five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.64) divided by the purchase price five years ago (104.00):

What is the Payout Consistency of CAT?

CAT Payout Consistency is 62.8%.
Unstable: Caterpillar has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does CAT have a good Dividend Yield?

CAT`s 1.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT is 25.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAT?

CAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.29%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CAT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CAT`s Outstanding Shares?

Caterpillar`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.40% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Caterpillar ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-07-14 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 782,272,000
1986 788,368,000 +0.78%
1987 811,320,000 +2.91%
1988 811,304,000 -0%
1989 800,000,000 -1.39%
1990 771,428,600 -3.57%
1991 740,000,000 -4.07%
1992 766,666,700 +3.6%
1993 807,476,600 +5.32%
1994 800,000,000 -0.93%
1995 778,947,400 -2.63%
1996 757,692,300 -2.73%
1997 734,200,000 -3.1%
1998 734,200,000
1999 706,849,300 -3.73%
2000 689,361,700 -2.47%
2001 687,200,000 -0.31%
2002 688,600,000 +0.2%
2003 685,224,000 -0.49%
2004 713,300,000 +4.1%
2005 678,000,000 -4.95%
2006 643,900,000 -5.03%
2007 617,500,000 -4.1%
2008 602,100,000 -2.49%
2009 626,400,000 +4.04%
2010 641,400,000 +2.39%
2011 650,000,000 +1.34%
2012 669,300,000 +2.97%
2013 649,600,000 -2.94%
2014 616,000,000 -5.17%
2015 582,300,000 -5.47%
2016 585,800,000 +0.6%
2017 596,400,000 +1.81%
2018 587,600,000 -1.48%
2019 556,100,000 -5.36%
2020 549,500,000 -1.19%
2021 542,600,000 -1.26%
2022 520,900,000 -4%
2023 507,000,000 -2.67%
2024 486,700,000 -4%