Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Industrials ยท Construction Machinery & Equip
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 2, 1929. SentiSense covers Caterpillar Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Construction Machinery & Equip. Joe Creed is its chief executive officer. The company reports 118,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.caterpillar.com.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are construction, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Latest reported results
Caterpillar Inc. reported revenue of $20.68 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 17.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 4,020 institutions reported holding CAT, with 327.5 million shares worth $347.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on CAT
- CAT sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Caterpillar Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- CAT ownership: all 4,020 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- CAT financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Caterpillar Inc. do?
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.
What sector is CAT in?
SentiSense classifies Caterpillar Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Construction Machinery & Equip.
Where does CAT stock trade?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 2, 1929.
Who is the CEO of Caterpillar Inc.?
Joe Creed is the chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc..