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Caterpillar Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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CAT dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.2000
Forward Dividend yield
2.18%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

CAT dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.12%
Industry
1.9%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

CAT dividend payout ratio

Caterpillar Inc paid out 35.3% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
64.7%
Payout ratio
35.3%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

CAT vs Agriculture Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
CAT2.12%Yes0+35.30%
DE1.27%Yes0+15.70%
PCAR3.87%No10+46.80%
CNHI2.93%No4+24.80%
AGCO5.03%No2+42.00%
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CAT dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
May 19, 2023
Last ex-dividend date
Apr 21, 2023

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Caterpillar Dividends FAQ

Does Caterpillar pay a dividend?

Yes, CAT has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Caterpillar's Dividend Payment Date?

Caterpillar's last dividend payment date was on 2023-05-19, when Caterpillar shareholders who owned CAT shares before 2023-04-21 received a dividend payment of $1.2000 per share. Caterpillar's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add CAT to your watchlist to be reminded of CAT's next dividend payment.

Is Caterpillar's dividend stable?

Yes, CAT's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Caterpillar have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, CAT's past year earnings per share was $13.60, and their annual dividend per share is $4.80. CAT's dividend payout ratio is 35.3%, which is sustainable.

How much is Caterpillar's dividend?

CAT pays a dividend of $4.80 per share. CAT's annual dividend yield is 2.12%. Caterpillar's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 1.9%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.52%.

What is Caterpillar's Ex-Dividend Date?

Caterpillar's previous ex-dividend date was on 2023-04-21. Caterpillar shareholders who own CAT stock before this date received Caterpillar's last dividend payment of $1.2000 per share on 2023-05-19. Caterpillar's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add CAT to your watchlist to be reminded before CAT's ex-dividend date.

Is Caterpillar's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, CAT's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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