Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Shares

Posted by Trevor Kearing on Dec 20th, 2025

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Caterpillar stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
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Caterpillar Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of NYSE:CAT opened at $576.19 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $562.75 and its 200 day moving average is $468.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.86. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1 year low of $267.30 and a 1 year high of $627.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $269.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.58, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 1.57.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 47.16% and a net margin of 14.34%.The business had revenue of $17.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $5.17 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is 31.01%.

Institutional Trading of Caterpillar

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CAT. WealthShield Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. WealthShield Partners LLC now owns 1,122 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $535,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the period. one8zero8 LLC grew its position in Caterpillar by 3.2% during the third quarter. one8zero8 LLC now owns 619 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $295,000 after buying an additional 19 shares during the period. Finivi Inc. increased its holdings in Caterpillar by 1.5% in the third quarter. Finivi Inc. now owns 1,321 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $630,000 after buying an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. now owns 3,214 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,534,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cyr Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of Caterpillar by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Cyr Financial Inc. now owns 811 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $387,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the period. 70.98% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Caterpillar news, Chairman Donald J. Umpleby III sold 17,166 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $505.29, for a total transaction of $8,673,808.14. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 448,173 shares in the company, valued at approximately $226,457,335.17. This represents a 3.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $571.44, for a total value of $5,714,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 55,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,692,062.40. This trade represents a 15.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 79,061 shares of company stock worth $41,949,366 in the last ninety days. 0.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target on CAT to $630 from $557, signaling upgraded earnings/volume expectations and giving investors a higher valuation anchor for the stock. Caterpillar price target raised to $630 from $557 at Bernstein
Positive Sentiment: A Zacks piece highlights Caterpillar as one of three manufacturers benefiting from supply-chain reshoring into 2026, which supports stronger domestic sales, parts demand and shorter lead times — positive for order visibility and margins. 3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026
Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar will show new motor graders, a dozer and an excavator at ConExpo 2026 — product refreshes can spur replacement cycles and aftermarket revenue, supporting near- to mid-term sales growth. Caterpillar to Reveal New Motor Graders, Dozer, Excavator at ConExpo 2026
Positive Sentiment: A Financial Post article reports a Canadian Caterpillar dealer on a record run amid a construction boom, evidence of strong end-market demand that can lift unit sales and parts/service revenue. Canada’s Building Push Puts Caterpillar Dealer on a Record Run
Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison of CAT vs. KMTUY reiterates CAT’s revenue-revival thesis and infrastructure tailwinds but also reminds investors to weigh valuation and competitive factors — supportive context but not new company-specific news. CAT vs. KMTUY: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
Negative Sentiment: Earlier headlines noted Caterpillar shares contributed to a Dow decline, a reminder that broader market volatility can push the stock down even with positive company-specific news. Caterpillar, NVIDIA Corp. share losses lead Dow’s 132-point fall

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have weighed in on CAT. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $570.00 to $700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $612.00 to $680.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Caterpillar from $380.00 to $395.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. DA Davidson boosted their price target on Caterpillar from $408.00 to $569.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on Caterpillar from $485.00 to $555.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Caterpillar currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $616.00.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on CAT

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Caterpillar

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Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.