Sen. John Boozman Purchases Shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

Senator John Boozman (Republican-Arkansas) recently bought shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Caterpillar stock on January 29th.

Senator John Boozman also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) on 1/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 1/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:PALL) on 1/23/2026.

Caterpillar Stock Performance

Shares of CAT stock opened at $759.52 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 firm has a market capitalization of $353.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.58. Caterpillar Inc. has a one year low of $267.30 and a one year high of $789.81. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $649.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $551.87.

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, beating the consensus estimate of $4.67 by $0.49. The company had revenue of $19.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.81 billion. Caterpillar had a net margin of 13.14% and a return on equity of 45.76%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $5.14 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current year.

Caterpillar Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 20th were given a dividend of $1.51 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 20th. This represents a $6.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is 32.09%.

Trending Headlines about Caterpillar

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat: Caterpillar reported sequential EPS growth and revenue above expectations, snapping five quarters of EPS declines — a near‑term earnings positive that supports upside if margins stabilize. CAT Sees Q4 Earnings Growth Amid Cost Pressures
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish outlook: CNBC highlights momentum from 2025 and argues there’s more upside in 2026 based on order strength and secular exposures — a catalyst for positive analyst sentiment and fund flows. This industrial giant is off to the races in 2026 after a strong 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Mining tech M&A: Caterpillar completed the RPMGlobal acquisition to bolster software and data offerings — a strategic move to increase recurring, higher‑margin services revenue over time. Caterpillar acquires RPMGlobal to bolster mining tech solutions
• Positive Sentiment: Battery/capacity push: Caterpillar‑backed investments (ElevenEs Series B & reported mega battery plant plans) expand electrification exposure — long‑term growth potential in mining and power systems. ElevenEs Held 1st Closing of Its Series B Investment Round
• Positive Sentiment: AI/data‑center demand angle: Coverage points to Caterpillar exposure to data‑center power and electrification — a structural demand story that could diversify revenue beyond equipment cycles. Can AI Infrastructure Spending Keep CAT Stock Climbing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events: Management will appear at CONEXPO and recently presented at Barclays — useful for incremental guidance but not immediate catalysts until management commentary or updates. Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed to Participate in Fireside Chat at CONEXPO
• Neutral Sentiment: Benchmarking: Caterpillar is among the Dow leaders YTD — positive sentiment but not a direct fundamental driver. Caterpillar, Honeywell, and Chevron Lead the Dow Jones in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Multiple disclosed sales (including CAO William Schaupp and other senior officers) have been reported this week — raising short‑term selling pressure and investor concern about timing. Insider Selling: Caterpillar CAO Sells 972 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and estimate risks: Reports flag tariffs, rising input costs and margin compression heading into 2026; Zacks has trimmed near‑term EPS estimates — a clear short‑term earnings risk. CAT Sees Q4 Earnings Growth Amid Cost Pressures
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: Coverage on mining tech and battery moves calls attention to a rich CAT valuation vs. the added execution risk of new initiatives — could limit multiple expansion. Caterpillar’s Mining Tech And Battery Moves Confront Rich Valuation Concerns

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $575.06, for a total transaction of $5,750,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 45,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,142,227.60. This trade represents a 18.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Denise C. Johnson sold 39,138 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $681.08, for a total value of $26,656,109.04. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 43,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $29,524,818. This represents a 47.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 141,172 shares of company stock worth $96,514,673 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Caterpillar

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in Caterpillar in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Caterpillar by 220.0% in the 4th quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. IFS Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Caterpillar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 47.4% in the fourth quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC now owns 56 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. 70.98% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on CAT. Bank of America upped their price target on Caterpillar from $735.00 to $825.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Caterpillar from $702.00 to $756.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $710.00 to $760.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Argus boosted their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $625.00 to $820.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Caterpillar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $702.95.

About Senator Boozman

John Boozman (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Arkansas. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Boozman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arkansas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Boozman won re-election in 2016. He faced Democrat Conner Eldridge, Libertarian Frank Gilbert, and write-in candidate Jason Tate in the general election. Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race was rated as safely Republican in 2016. Boozman began his political career in the U.S. House. He won a special election in 2001 and served in that position until his election to the Senate in 2010. Prior to his political career, Boozman worked as an optometrist. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Boozman is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. Below is an abbreviated outline of Boozman’s academic, professional, and political career: 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Arkansas 2001-2011: U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1977: Graduated from Southern College of Optometry

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.