Caterpillar Stock Forecast
NYSE: CATIndustrialsConstruction/Ag Equipment/TrucksUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CAT analyst consensus
Consensus (28 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$970.80+19.29%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 14
- Hold 11
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 28 Wall Street analysts covering Caterpillar (2026-10-07), 15 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $970.80, with a high estimate of $1,155.00 and a low estimate of $575.00. The average target implies upside of 19.3% from the current price of $813.83.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 100.9%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for CAT.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 4% |
| Buy | 14 | 50% |
| Hold | 11 | 39% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 4% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $575.00 | -29.35% |
| Average target | $970.80 | +19.29% |
| High target | $1,155.00 | +41.92% |