Rep. Jared Moskowitz Sells Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Stock

Posted by Stacy Sanders on May 2nd, 2026

Representative Jared Moskowitz (Democratic-Florida) recently sold shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). In a filing disclosed on April 30th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Caterpillar stock on March 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY ACTIVE ASSETS (1)” account.

Representative Jared Moskowitz also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cencora (NYSE:COR) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/31/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Express (NYSE:AXP) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 3/31/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cummins (NYSE:CMI) on 3/31/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 3/31/2026.

Caterpillar Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of CAT opened at $890.15 on Friday. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52-week low of $318.11 and a 52-week high of $905.00. The business’s fifty day moving average is $746.86 and its 200-day moving average is $655.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.35. The firm has a market cap of $414.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.30, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.63.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.65 by $0.89. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 48.21% and a net margin of 13.33%.The company had revenue of $17.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.25 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 22.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 20th will be paid a $1.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 20th. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.09%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their price target on Caterpillar from $790.00 to $900.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. HSBC lifted their price target on Caterpillar from $660.00 to $850.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Bank of America raised their price objective on Caterpillar from $735.00 to $825.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Oppenheimer set a $980.00 price objective on Caterpillar and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $854.86.

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Insider Activity

In other Caterpillar news, insider Denise C. Johnson sold 39,138 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $681.08, for a total transaction of $26,656,109.04. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 43,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $29,524,818. The trade was a 47.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Anthony D. Fassino sold 10,671 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $680.45, for a total value of $7,261,081.95. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 41,151 shares in the company, valued at $28,001,197.95. The trade was a 20.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 125,950 shares of company stock worth $88,577,390. 0.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Caterpillar

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar beat Q1 revenue and EPS expectations and reported a record backlog, driven by higher volume and pricing across construction and power systems — a core reason the stock rallied after earnings. Caterpillar expects AI-driven demand for power, construction to fuel growth — Reuters
Positive Sentiment: Analysts sharply raised price targets and upgraded ratings (JPMorgan, Jefferies, Wells Fargo, Baird, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley among others), signaling renewed street confidence and creating upward momentum for the stock. Morgan Stanley Doubles Price Target to $915 — 247WallSt
Positive Sentiment: Demand tied to AI/data-center buildouts is boosting Cat’s power and energy backlog; management is raising 2030 targets and plans to roughly triple power-generation capacity, which supports a multi-year growth runway beyond cyclical construction. Caterpillar to triple power generation capacity — Yahoo Finance
Positive Sentiment: Market narrative has shifted: short interest and skeptical bears are receding as the AI-power story gains traction, amplifying upside as skeptics fold. Caterpillar’s biggest bear folds as AI power demand soars — Mining.com
Positive Sentiment: Strategic partnerships (e.g., framework with ProPetro’s PROPWR) and large supply agreements for data-center and industrial power strengthen the revenue mix in higher-margin power systems. Caterpillar taps PROPWR and data centers — Yahoo Finance
Neutral Sentiment: Technical momentum is strong (IBD composite rating surged toward the top of the universe) and the company announced a virtual annual shareholder meeting; these are market-interest and governance items rather than direct catalysts. IBD Composite Rating Surges — Yahoo/IBD
Negative Sentiment: Management warned of significant tariff costs for 2026 — a $2.2B–$2.4B range — that will pressure margins and partially offset revenue strength; investors should watch margin trends and any changes to the tariff outlook. Caterpillar signals tariff cost range and 2026 sales growth — Seeking Alpha

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CAT. Lam Group Inc. acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Caterpillar by 1,060.0% during the 3rd quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 58 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the period. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Caterpillar by 220.0% during the 4th quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Finally, IFS Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Caterpillar during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. 70.98% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Moskowitz

Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Moskowitz (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Jared Evan Moskowitz was born in Coral Springs, Florida. Moskowitz graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from George Washington University in 2003 and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. Moskowitz’s career experience includes working as the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and general counsel with AshBritt Inc.

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.