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Caterpillar Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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CAT dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.4100
Forward Dividend yield
1.62%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

CAT dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
1.61%
Industry
1.99%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

CAT dividend payout ratio

Caterpillar Inc paid out 24.1% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
75.9%
Payout ratio
24.1%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

CAT vs Agriculture Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
CAT1.61%Yes0+24.10%
DE1.51%Yes0+19.60%
PCAR4.65%No10+45.50%
CNH4.67%No3+30.10%
AGCO4.18%No4+65.10%
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CAT dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Aug 20, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Jul 22, 2024

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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 2024-08-20, when Caterpillar shareholders who owned CAT shares before 2024-07-22 received a dividend payment of $1.4100 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 $22.06, and their annual dividend per share is $5.31. CAT's dividend payout ratio is 24.1%, which is sustainable.

How much is Caterpillar's dividend?

CAT pays a dividend of $5.31 per share. CAT's annual dividend yield is 1.61%. Caterpillar's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 1.99%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.69%.

What is Caterpillar's Ex-Dividend Date?

Caterpillar's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-07-22. Caterpillar shareholders who own CAT stock before this date received Caterpillar's last dividend payment of $1.4100 per share on 2024-08-20. 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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