Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 53 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 25 Buy, 21 Hold, 7 Sell.
The consensus price target is $697.07 (low: $425.00, high: $825.00), representing a downside of 12.2% from the current price $794.25.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $21.78 and revenue of $65.32B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $22.17 vs est $21.78 (beat +1.8%). 2025: actual $18.90 vs est $18.67 (beat +1.2%). Analyst accuracy: 98%.
CAT Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$697.07
▼ -12.24% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 53 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Caterpillar Inc., the average price target is $697.07, with a high forecast of $825.00, and a low forecast of $425.00.
The average price target represents a -12.24% change from the last price of $794.25.
Highest Price Target
$825.00
Average Price Target
$697.07
Lowest Price Target
$425.00
CAT Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 53 analysts giving stock ratings to Caterpillar Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — CAT
98%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $22.17
vs Est $21.78
▲ 1.8% off
2025
Actual $18.90
vs Est $18.67
▲ 1.2% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — CAT
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $64.809B
vs Est $65.315B
▼ 0.8% off
2025
Actual $67.589B
vs Est $66.367B
▲ 1.8% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
