NYSE: CAT
CATERPILLAR INC Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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CAT dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share

$1.1100

Forward Dividend yield

2.05%

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Dividend Stability Dividend

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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

CAT dividend yield vs industry/market

Company

2.39%

Industry

2.03%

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CAT dividend payout ratio

CATERPILLAR INC paid out 37% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings

63%

Payout ratio

37%

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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

CAT vs Agriculture Stocks

Ticker	Div. Yield	Stable?	Drop Count (L10Y)	Payout Ratio
CAT	2.39%	Yes	0	+37.00%
DE	1.30%	Yes	0	+21.00%
PCAR	3.40%	No	10	+50.20%
CNHI	2.51%	No	4	+25.00%
AGCO	5.31%	No	1	+6.70%

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CAT dividend dates

Next dividend payment date: Aug 19, 2022
Next ex-dividend date: Jul 19, 2022

CATERPILLAR Dividends FAQ

Does CATERPILLAR pay a dividend?

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

What is CATERPILLAR's Dividend Payment Date?

CATERPILLAR's next dividend payment date is on 2022-08-19, when CATERPILLAR shareholders who owned CAT shares before 2022-07-19 will receive a dividend payment of $1.2000 per share. 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 $12.01, and their annual dividend per share is $4.44. CAT's dividend payout ratio is 37%, which is sustainable.

How much is CATERPILLAR's dividend?

CAT pays a dividend of $4.44 per share. CAT's annual dividend yield is 2.39%. CATERPILLAR's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.03%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.72%.

What is CATERPILLAR's Ex-Dividend Date?

CATERPILLAR's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2022-07-19. CATERPILLAR shareholders who own CAT stock before this date will receive CATERPILLAR's next dividend payment of $1.2000 per share on 2022-08-19. 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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