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Caterpillar lifts 2026 sales growth target after quarterly profit beat

Caterpillar exceeded its second-quarter profit estimates and subsequently raised its annual revenue growth forecast for 2026, driven by increased demand for its power-generation and construction equipment due to the buildout of AI data centers. The company saw a 10% jump in premarket trading after …

Caterpillar Earnings Are Coming. Only 1 Thing Matters.

For Cat’s second quarter, Wall Street projects earnings per share of $6.22, up from $4.72 a year ago. Continue Reading

Artificial Intelligence at Caterpillar

Caterpillar, the world's largest construction equipment manufacturer, is heavily investing in AI, automation, and robotics, committing $100 million over five years to train its workforce. The company is leveraging AI in two key areas: autonomous haulage for safer mining operations and AI-driven predictive maintenance. …

Nordex Group Obtains 77 MW Order in Romania

HAMBURG, GERMANY - August 3, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - The Nordex Group has received an order from the Swedish renewable energy company OX2 for the supply and installation of 11 N175/6.X turbines in Romania. The contract for the Urleasca wind farm with a total installed …

WM, Caterpillar collaborate to test autonomous heavy equipment solutions

WM and Caterpillar are partnering to test autonomous heavy equipment solutions in landfill operations, building on a successful pilot of remote-controlled bulldozers. This collaboration aims to enhance employee safety by reducing exposure to challenging environments, improve operational efficiency, and advance the use of autonomous …

Caterpillar faces earnings test after AI selloff hits stock

Caterpillar Inc. is heading into its earnings report after its stock plummeted by nearly a quarter last month, raising concerns among investors about whether its valuation as an artificial intelligence play is overblown. The company's power equipment business, crucial for data centers, faces scrutiny …

Caterpillar (CAT) Is Teaming Up With WM To Test Autonomous Landfill Compactors

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. WM and Caterpillar have agreed to collaborate on developing and testing autonomous landfill compactors for waste management operations. The partnership focuses on using …

WM's "Landfill of the Future" Advances Towards Autonomous Equipment Testing

First in the waste industry technology aims to enhance employee safety and improve operational efficiency Key Highlights WM has successfully piloted technology to enable landfill operators to remotely control heavy equipment, improving safety and efficiency WM is now collaborating with Caterpillar to test autonomous …

Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect

Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect Construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will be reporting results this Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know. Caterpillar beat analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $17.42 billion, up 22.2% year on year. It was …

Xiabuxiabu Flags Narrowed Loss Despite Revenue Slide as Multi-Brand, Digital Push Gains Traction

CATRION Catering Holding Company Announces Cash Dividends for the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2026, Payable on September 13, 2026

Caterpillar Stock (CAT) Opinions on Baird Downgrade Amid Data Center Concerns

Caterpillar (CAT) stock is seeing social media discussion following a Baird analyst downgrade due to concerns about data center projects. Regulatory opposition to infrastructure builds and potential impacts on equipment demand through 2027-2028 are key topics. Insider selling and institutional investor activity also reflect …

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Caterpillar is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Caterpillar Inc. CAT is expected to deliver year-over-year improvement in both earnings and revenues when it reports second-quarter 2026 results on August 4, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAT's second-quarter 2026 earnings has moved up 0.97% over the past 60 …

Caterpillar Stock Is Up 36% in 2026. Here’s What Data Center Demand Means for the Next Two Years

Caterpillar's stock has surged 36% in 2026, primarily driven by its Power & Energy segment's growth from hyperscale data center buildouts, leading to a record $51 billion backlog. Despite the significant rally, a valuation model suggests a modest 21.2% upside over 2.4 years due …

Caterpillar stock has slumped: can earnings spark a rebound?

Cathie Wood Snaps Up $14.3 Million of Meta Stock After Post-Earnings Selloff, Ark Sheds Caterpillar Share

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest recently acquired $14.3 million worth of Meta Platforms (META) stock following a post-earnings selloff, increasing its position across three ETFs. Conversely, Ark Invest reduced its holdings in Caterpillar (CAT) by selling shares through its ARKQ fund, a move that coincided …

Caterpillar's US$100M Pledge is a Blueprint for Construction

Caterpillar is investing US$100 million over five years into its "Building the Future Workforce Initiative" to address critical talent shortages in skilled trades like construction and manufacturing. This program focuses on providing accessible training, community outreach, and sharing successful models with the wider industry. …

Unlocking Q2 Potential of Caterpillar (CAT): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The upcoming report from Caterpillar (CAT) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $6.25 per share, indicating an increase of 32.4% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $19.31 billion, representing an increase of 16.6% year over year. Over the last 30 …

Here's Why Caterpillar Is a Buy Before Earnings

Caterpillar announces $10 million investment in Illinois

Caterpillar Inc. has announced a $10 million investment in workforce development programs across the state of Illinois as part of its "Building the Future Workforce Initiative." This investment, which is a portion of a larger five-year $100 million national commitment, aims to create educational …

Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Shares Fall 6.9% -- GF Value Says Still Overvalued

Caterpillar Inc (CAT) shares experienced a 6.9% decline, bringing its monthly loss to 24.1%. GuruFocus's GF Value™ assessment indicates the stock is 85.0% overvalued at $782.71 against an intrinsic value of $423.07, despite a strong GF Score™ of 81/100 driven by high profitability and …

Caterpillar Stock Drops 6.2% as Baird Cuts AI Outlook

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), a manufacturer of construction, mining and power-generation equipment, fell approximately 6.2% in Wednesday's regular-session trading as of 11:18 a.m. ET after Baird downgraded the stock to neutral from outperform. The brokerage reduced its price target to …

Caterpillar's Risk-Reward Skews Favorably After Recent Stock Pullback, Oppenheimer Says

Caterpillar's (CAT) risk-reward profile is skewing favorably after a stock price pullback due to the PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

Caterpillar Trades at 3x Its Historical Multiple — Michael Burry Is Betting Against It

AI data centers are putting pressure on the US electrical grid in ways that did not seem possible just a few years ago, and that strain is a direct benefit to heavy equipment manufacturers, not just chipmakers. US data center power consumption is expected …

Caterpillar Launches Illinois Training for Future Manufacturing Jobs

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has launched a new workforce commitment in Illinois, allocating up to $10 million as part of its $100 million "Building the Future Workforce Initiative." This investment aims to prepare over 17,000 Illinois workers for modern manufacturing and industry technician roles, focusing …

Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois

Investment will focus on reducing barriers to training, defining in-demand skills for future jobs and connecting individuals to careers in manufacturing IRVING, Texas, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois, the most …

Caterpillar Stock Sinks As Data Center Fears Rise

Caterpillar shares dropped after Baird downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral, citing concerns that stricter state and local regulations on data centers could increase costs and slow project development. While near-term orders remain strong, the firm anticipates softer demand in 2027–28, potentially leading …

Dow's 850-Point Fall Led By Losses For Caterpillar, Boeing Shares

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant 850-point decline, largely driven by substantial losses in shares of major industrial companies. Caterpillar and Boeing were highlighted as key contributors to this market downturn. This movement indicates a challenging day for the industrial sector within …

Caterpillar Inc Stock (CAT) Moved Down by 3.72% on Jul 29: Drivers Behind the Movement

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares dropped by 3.72% on July 29, primarily due to its latest quarterly earnings report indicating a softening future demand, especially in the Construction Industries segment. High interest rates, cooling global manufacturing, and concerns about margin sustainability and dealer inventory levels …

Caterpillar Stock Downgraded as AI-Driven Rally Faces a Big Threat

Baird analyst Mig Dobre bumped the shares to Hold from Buy. His price target dropped by $300, to $900 each. Continue Reading

Baird downgrades Caterpillar to Neutral on rising data center regulatory risks

Investing.com -- Baird downgraded Caterpillar to Neutral from Outperform and cut its price target to $900 from $1,200, arguing that mounting U.S. state and local regulations targeting data center development could slow equipment demand from 2027 onward, even as the company's near-term order book …

This Caterpillar Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Wednesday

Baird has downgraded Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) from Outperform to Neutral, reducing its price target from $1,200 to $900. This report also highlights four other significant downgrades for Wednesday, including ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE), Brown & Brown Inc. (NYSE: BRO), York Space Systems Inc. …

Caterpillar shares slip on Baird downgrade amid data center risks (CAT:NYSE)

Baird downgraded Caterpillar (CAT) to Neutral from Outperform, citing risks from growing state and local restrictions on data center construction. These restrictions could slow demand for Caterpillar's power generation business after an anticipated near-term boom. While Baird expects strong performance through late 2026, it …

Caterpillar (CAT) Shrugs Off Tariff Hit as Demand ‘Heats Up’

Platinum Asset Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Platinum International Brands Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned over 4% in the quarter but lost 14% over the past year, primarily due …

CAT Stock Downgrade On Data Center Moratorium Hamstrings Dow Jones Industrial Futures

Caterpillar's strong order and backlog growth are likely to slow in 2027 and 2028, Baird projected on Wednesday, highlighting the recent New York data center moratorium as an example of growing state and local regulatory pushback. CAT stock dragged the Dow Jones into the …