Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
CAT alt-data: revenue climbing, web traffic lagging
Is Caterpillar a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This CAT stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Caterpillar every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 47/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $952.41 with a $432B market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: revenue up 22.2% YoY to $17.4B, and 74% of employees are positive on the business outlook. The drag: web traffic down 9.8% to 816K monthly visits, and sentiment down 13.3% to 65/100. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
CAT’s broader alt-data profile also covers job postings (865 open roles), headcount (65K employees, according to LinkedIn), Facebook followers (2.1M), and Reddit mentions (1 a day). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the CAT technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on CAT is just below.
Caterpillar AI Stock Analysis
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is a global leader in manufacturing heavy machinery and equipment for construction, mining, and other industrial uses. Founded in 1925, the company has a diversified portfolio, including products, services, and technologies that build infrastructure, energy, and natural resource assets.
Analysis generated June 21, 2026.
Recent Caterpillar Stock Alerts
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Caterpillar | July 7 Price is down by -6% in the last 24h. |
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Caterpillar | July 1 Price is down by -6.1% in the last 24h. |
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Caterpillar | July 1 Reddit mentions are up by 637% in the last 24h. |
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Caterpillar | June 25 Price is up by 6.3% in the last 24h. |
Caterpillar Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webpage Traffic | 816K | 9.8% | |
| Job Posts | 865 | 0% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 65K | 4.9% | |
| Employee Recommend | 78 | 1.3% | |
| Business Outlook | 74 | 1.4% | |
| Lobbying Cost | $340K | 0% | |
| Sentiment | 65 | 13.3% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 1 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 58 | 0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 68 | 23.6% | |
| News Mentions | 8 | 300.0% | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 35K | 3.0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 151K | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 1.1M | 0.7% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 94K | 1.0% | |
| Facebook Followers | 2.1M | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 19K | 14.6% |
About Caterpillar (CAT)
Caterpillar is an iconic manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment with over 15% market share in 2020. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Caterpillar Financial Services. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with over 2,000 branches maintained by 168 dealers. Caterpillar Financial Services provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
| Price | $952.41 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $432B |
| Year Range | $401 – $1,065 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 47.2 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Agriculture |
Latest Caterpillar News
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KB HOME OPENS ENCLAVES AT TUMAMOC: HOMES PRICED FROM THE LOW $300Ks IN A CENTRAL TUCSON, ARIZONA LOCATIONJuly 10 - PRNewswire |
U.S. Construction Equipment Market Analysis 2026-2031 Featuring Profiles of Key and Prominent Vendors, Including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Deere & Company, Volvo CE, Liebherr, Hitachi Construction MachineryJuly 9 - GlobeNewswire |
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This Giant, Spine-Covered Caterpillar Looks Like an Alien SpeciesJuly 9 - Odditycentral.com |
Why Caterpillar’s (CAT) Dividend Hike and Buybacks Make Capital-Return Mix Central to Its Tax ProfileJuly 8 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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Caterpillar or Walmart: Which Transforming Icon Is Better for Your Portfolio?July 8 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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Caterpillar Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →Caterpillar Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Johnson Denise C filed to sell 51,430 shares at $0.0. May 14 '26 |
| Johnson Denise C filed to sell 55,702 shares at $0.0. May 14 '26 |
| Johnson Denise C filed to sell 56,893 shares at $0.0. May 14 '26 |
| Johnson Denise C filed to sell 51,832 shares at $0.0. May 14 '26 |
| Johnson Denise C filed to sell 49,825 shares at $0.0. May 14 '26 |
Caterpillar Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Walberg |
Jun 4, 26 | Buy | $33K+ |
| Jared Moskowitz |
May 1, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| John Boozman |
Feb 15, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Dec 16, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Nov 19, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Caterpillar (CAT)
Caterpillar has an AltIndex AI Score of 47/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
47/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Caterpillar (CAT) stock is $952.41 with a market cap of $432B.
As of today, Caterpillar’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 47.2.
View the latest Caterpillar insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Caterpillar congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The CAT stock price chart above shows Caterpillar’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Caterpillar technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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