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Caterpillar

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Ticker: CAT
CAT

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Dividend metrics

Annual payout (TTM) 
$6.16
Yield (TTM) 
0.761%
Payout ratio 
26.50%
Payout frequency 
Quarterly
Dividend growth (3Y) 
8.124%
Next payment 
$1.623

Dividend history & forecast

$1.956

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Frequently asked questions

Caterpillar's dividends are paid out in February, May, August, and November.
On a quarterly basis.
The dividend yield is currently 0.76% and distributions have increased by 8.12% in the last 3 years.
The last payment was made on 19.08.2026.
If you had Caterpillar in your securities account on 20.07.2026, you received the distribution.
Caterpillar paid out a dividend of $5.84 in 2025.
Caterpillar paid out a dividend of $5.42 in 2024.
Caterpillar has not yet announced a next dividend payment yet.

Dividend growth 

The dividend growth is 7.749% based on the previous financial year. The average dividend growth over the last 5 years is 7.227%.

1 Year

Strong growth7.749%

3 Year

Strong growth8.124%

5 Year

Strong growth7.227%

10 Year

Strong growth7.104%

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