CAT Dividend History - Caterpillar

Track the latest CAT dividend history: 1.59% Dividend Yield, 5.64% Annual Growth - Explore CAT's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.59%
Cash Amount 12m 5.53
Dividend Growth 5y avg 5.64%
Dividend Rating 54.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.65%
Payout Ratio 25.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 71.4%
Total Return 12m: 8.84%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 186.17%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
CAT 166,870m 1.59% 4.65%
ALG 2,271m 0.57% 0.89%
ALSN 8,689m 1.04% 2.48%
ASTE 752m 1.59% 1.29%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
CAT 166,870m 5.64% 54.1%
ALG 2,271m 14.9% 60.1%
ALSN 8,689m 8.02% 61.4%
ASTE 752m 3.40% 53.6%

CAT Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-21 2025-02-20 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 0.9%
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 10%
2015-04-16 2015-04-20 2015-05-20 Quarterly 0.7

CAT Dividend History - FAQ

Does CAT pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, CAT paid a dividend of 5.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAT?

As of February 2025, CAT`s dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.53 USD by the current share price of 340.04.

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 Rate 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 4.65%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Caterpillar five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (5.53) divided by the purchase price five years ago (118.82):

What is the Payout Consistency of CAT?

CAT Payout Consistency is 71.4%.
Unstable: Caterpillar has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does CAT have a good Dividend Yield?

CAT`s 1.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT is 25.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAT?

CAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.07%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: CAT Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of CAT`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Caterpillar are shrinking at a rate of -2.40% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 782272000
1986 788368000 +0.78%
1987 811320000 +2.91%
1988 811304000 -0%
1989 800000000 -1.39%
1990 771428600 -3.57%
1991 740000000 -4.07%
1992 766666700 +3.6%
1993 807476600 +5.32%
1994 800000000 -0.93%
1995 778947400 -2.63%
1996 757692300 -2.73%
1997 734200000 -3.1%
1998 734200000
1999 706849300 -3.73%
2000 689361700 -2.47%
2001 687200000 -0.31%
2002 688600000 +0.2%
2003 685224000 -0.49%
2004 713300000 +4.1%
2005 678000000 -4.95%
2006 643900000 -5.03%
2007 617500000 -4.1%
2008 602100000 -2.49%
2009 626400000 +4.04%
2010 641400000 +2.39%
2011 650000000 +1.34%
2012 669300000 +2.97%
2013 649600000 -2.94%
2014 616000000 -5.17%
2015 582300000 -5.47%
2016 585800000 +0.6%
2017 596400000 +1.81%
2018 587600000 -1.48%
2019 556100000 -5.36%
2020 549500000 -1.19%
2021 542600000 -1.26%
2022 520900000 -4%
2023 507000000 -2.67%
2024 486700000 -4%