Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries, resource industries, and energy & transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202669.6
AI Score
BUY1.55
Volume Ratio
Jan 29, 2026
Next Earnings
19
+ve Days (30d)
11
-ve Days (30d)
CAT Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
CAT is currently trading at $657.36, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $465.99, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $267.3 to $679.99.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $600.47, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 63.971, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.186, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates CAT at 69.6/100 with a BUY recommendation.
CAT (Caterpillar Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 63.971 |
| CMF (20) | 0.186 |
| ROC (10) | 1.993 |
| ADX (14) | 21.832 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 16.075 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 92.857 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -29.703 |
| MFI (14) | 71.359 |
CAT Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
Select indicators above to analyze technical patterns
Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
CAT Price vs Max Options Open Interest
CAT Max Change In Options Open Interest
CAT Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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CAT Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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CAT Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CAT Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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Caterpillar Inc. is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
CAT Moving Averages Analysis
Caterpillar Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
Caterpillar Inc. has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
CAT (Caterpillar Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 643.64 |
| 20 | 632.43 |
| 30 | 613.84 |
| 50 | 600.47 |
| 100 | 554.61 |
| 200 | 465.99 |
CAT Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 28.9017 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 33.0056 |
| Market Cap ($) | 301.4 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 19.49 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.1434 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 5.84 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 18.7009 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 22.5459 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 625.9904 |
| Most Recent Quarter |
News Summary: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reports strong Q3 results, leading to a higher open and gap being filled. Some investors are loading up on $250 puts for CAT, anticipating a drop in stock price. Others are bullish on the stock, with one investor mentioning a $20 billion figure.
Updated 2024-08-06 09:00:03