Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | CAT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.23% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.0% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 45 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +182.6% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.75%
3-Year Growth
8.12%
5-Year Growth
7.23%
10-Year Growth
7.10%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 20, 2026
Last Payment
May 19, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $1.5100 | 0.00% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $1.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $1.5100 | +7.09% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $1.4100 | 0.00% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $1.4100 | 0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $1.4100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $1.4100 | +8.46% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 19, 2023 | $1.3000 | +8.33% |
| Apr 21, 2023 | $1.2000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $1.2000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | $1.2000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | $1.2000 | +8.11% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | $1.1100 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $1.1100 | 0.00% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | $1.1100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 19, 2021 | $1.1100 | +7.77% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
30.0%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
24.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $5.50 | $1.55B |
| Q1 2025 | $4.22 | $371.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $4.64 | $2.17B |
| Q3 2025 | $4.89 | $4.59B |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.