Synergy Asset Management LLC Sells 6,498 Shares of Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Synergy Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 68.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,993 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 6,498 shares during the period. Synergy Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $1,715,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pacific Point Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the 4th quarter worth about $579,000. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 51.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 7,409 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,688,000 after purchasing an additional 2,519 shares during the period. United Bank grew its holdings in Caterpillar by 108.5% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 4,083 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,585,000 after purchasing an additional 2,125 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its position in Caterpillar by 3.9% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 9,147 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,551,000 after purchasing an additional 347 shares during the period. Finally, Richmond Investment Services LLC bought a new stake in Caterpillar in the second quarter worth about $423,000. 70.98% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

Caterpillar stock opened at $701.96 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.44. The company has a market capitalization of $326.61 billion, a PE ratio of 37.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $707.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $601.23. Caterpillar Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $267.30 and a fifty-two week high of $789.81.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $5.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.67 by $0.49. The company had revenue of $19.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.81 billion. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 45.76% and a net margin of 13.14%.Caterpillar’s revenue was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.14 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Caterpillar News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group slightly raised its FY2026 EPS forecast for Caterpillar, a modest analyst upgrade that supports forward earnings expectations. Erste Group raises FY2026 estimate for Caterpillar
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlighting Caterpillar’s role supplying equipment for Nscale’s large AI compute campus frames a material long-term revenue opportunity if equipment and service demand materializes. Assessing Caterpillar’s Valuation As It Powers Nscale’s Massive AI Compute Campus
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar debuted a new 1‑ton 301 CR mini excavator — product expansion that helps address compact equipment demand and supports aftermarket/service revenue. Cat Debuts its Smallest Mini Excavator Yet, the 1-Ton 301 CR
• Neutral Sentiment: Local education and workforce partnerships (e.g., Alvernia collaboration on STEM) are positive for long-term talent/PR but have limited near-term revenue impact. Alvernia and Caterpillar collaborate to strengthen STEM education
• Neutral Sentiment: Be careful not to confuse tickers: a press release from “CAT Strategic Metals” (ticker CAT on other exchanges) concerns a mining project and is unrelated to Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). CAT Strategic Metals Consolidates 100% Ownership…
• Negative Sentiment: Washington state advocates praised the sale of $62M in Caterpillar bonds — a public divestment tied to ESG/policy concerns that can pressure investor sentiment. Advocates praise WA for selling off $62M in Caterpillar bonds
• Negative Sentiment: Broad market weakness contributed to a Dow decline that cited losses in Caterpillar among others, amplifying short‑term downside risk. Dow drops nearly 350 points on losses for NVIDIA Corp., Caterpillar stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts remain mixed on a power‑generation equipment agreement with Atlas Energy, creating uncertainty about margins and the deal’s contribution to near-term earnings. Analysts Remain Mixed on Caterpillar (CAT) Amid Power-Generation Equipment Agreement with Atlas Energy
• Negative Sentiment: Operating margins slipped in 2025 and rising tariff costs are highlighted as a continuing headwind into 2026 — a direct pressure on profitability. Caterpillar’s Operating Margins Slipped in 2025: Bounce Back Ahead?
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing litigation: Caterpillar has counter‑sued Bobcat/Doosan over alleged patent infringement and raised industrial‑espionage claims — legal exposure and distraction that can increase costs and create uncertainty. Caterpillar countersues Bobcat for infringing machinery patents Caterpillar Challenges Doosan Bobcat Patent Lawsuit, Alleges Industrial Espionage

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Lange Bob De sold 22,656 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $720.11, for a total value of $16,314,812.16. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 79,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $57,574,954.83. This represents a 22.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Joseph E. Creed sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $718.93, for a total transaction of $1,797,325.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 35,083 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,222,221.19. The trade was a 6.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 135,950 shares of company stock worth $94,327,990. 0.33% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on CAT shares. Barclays upped their target price on Caterpillar from $610.00 to $625.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. DA Davidson raised their price target on Caterpillar from $569.00 to $650.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Argus upped their price objective on Caterpillar from $625.00 to $820.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Daiwa Securities Group increased their target price on Caterpillar from $640.00 to $790.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $677.00 target price on shares of Caterpillar in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $730.50.

Caterpillar Profile

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.