Two Sigma Securities LLC Invests $2.15 Million in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Two Sigma Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 2,016 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,147,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. GTS Securities LLC boosted its position in Caterpillar by 153.4% during the second quarter. GTS Securities LLC now owns 9,307 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $9,911,000 after purchasing an additional 5,634 shares during the last quarter. Flputnam Investment Management Co. raised its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Flputnam Investment Management Co. now owns 18,961 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $20,192,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 15.0% in the 2nd quarter. Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. now owns 1,160 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,235,000 after buying an additional 151 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 180,921 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $192,662,000 after buying an additional 4,005 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wedbush Securities Inc. grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.9% in the second quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 22,428 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $23,883,000 after buying an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

NYSE CAT opened at $800.11 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $367.79 billion, a PE ratio of 34.43, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.37. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $893.92 and a 200-day moving average of $837.81. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52-week low of $410.52 and a 52-week high of $1,073.46.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $8.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.22 by $1.95. The firm had revenue of $20.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.34 billion. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.51% and a return on equity of 55.53%. The business’s revenue was up 23.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.72 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 27.14 EPS for the current year.

Caterpillar Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 20th were paid a dividend of $1.63 per share. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. This is an increase from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is 28.06%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. DA Davidson upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $845.00 to $882.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $1,103.00 price objective on shares of Caterpillar in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $800.00 to $900.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Argus raised their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $820.00 to $990.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $1,002.00 price target on shares of Caterpillar in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $995.52.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment generated 35% revenue growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger demand, higher sales volumes and pricing. Digital technology and connected-equipment services could provide additional long-term growth opportunities. CAT’s Construction Revenues Up 35% in Q2: Can It Maintain This Pace?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts point to favorable earnings-estimate revisions and recent price strength as potential catalysts. Caterpillar’s latest quarterly results also showed substantial year-over-year revenue and earnings growth, with results exceeding consensus expectations. Why Caterpillar (CAT) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its quarterly dividend 8% to $1.63 per share and has now increased its annual dividend for 32 consecutive years, reinforcing Caterpillar’s appeal as an income-growth stock. However, the benefit is partly offset by the stock’s high price and consequently low yield. Caterpillar’s Dividend Case Is Stronger in 2026, But the Yield Is Holding It Back
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Joe Creed is scheduled to participate in a Wells Fargo investor discussion on September 10. The event could provide updates on demand, dealer inventories and guidance, but it is not an immediate earnings catalyst. Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed to Participate in Virtual Headquarters Visit with Wells Fargo
• Negative Sentiment: One analysis questions whether construction demand is being driven by durable end-market activity or dealer-channel ordering. That uncertainty raises concerns about a possible slowdown or inventory adjustment after the recent surge. Is Caterpillar Stock Relying on an Artificial Demand Story?
• Negative Sentiment: At a valuation above 34 times earnings, Caterpillar leaves less room for disappointment. Investors are also cautious that its data-center-related exposure could face political scrutiny, while the dividend yield remains limited at the current valuation.

About Caterpillar

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.