CAT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

CAT has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 6.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.08%
Payout Ratio 29.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.08%
Consistency Lifetime 54.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.70%
Payout FCF 24.3%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 50.70%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
DTG 36,193 M 9.60% 13.84%
WAC 1,509 M 6.42% 6.57%
TRN 2,901 M 4.24% 5.24%
PCAR 59,449 M 2.83% 5.27%
CYD 1,914 M 2.43% 4.15%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
8TRA 19,330 M 61.48% 89.1%
ALG 1,884 M 20.99% 96.1%
WAB 45,716 M 20.14% 97.3%
DTG 36,193 M 20.89% 98.8%
FSS 7,020 M 11.68% 86.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment ALSN Allison Transmission
1.13% Yield CMI Cummins
1.83% Yield
CAT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-20 2026-04-20 2026-05-19 Quarterly 1.51 0% N/A
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 2026-02-19 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.19%
2025-10-20 2025-10-20 2025-11-20 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.24%
2025-07-21 2025-07-21 2025-08-20 Quarterly 1.51 +7.1% 0.29%
2025-04-21 2025-04-21 2025-05-20 Quarterly 1.41 0% 0.34%
2025-01-21 2025-01-21 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.41 0% 0.49%
2024-10-21 2024-10-21 2024-11-20 Quarterly 1.41 0% 0.36%
2024-07-22 2024-07-22 2024-08-20 Quarterly 1.41 +8.5% 0.36%
2024-04-19 2024-04-22 2024-05-20 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.37%
2024-01-19 2024-01-22 2024-02-20 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.36%
2023-10-20 2023-10-23 2023-11-20 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.46%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-18 Quarterly 1.3 +8.3% 0.52%
2023-04-21 2023-04-24 2023-05-19 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.45%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-17 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.54%
2022-10-21 2022-10-24 2022-11-18 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.48%
2022-07-19 2022-07-20 2022-08-19 Quarterly 1.2 +8.1% 0.67%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-20 Quarterly 1.11 0% 0.64%
2022-01-19 2022-01-20 2022-02-18 Quarterly 1.11 0% 0.49%
2021-10-22 2021-10-25 2021-11-19 Quarterly 1.11 0% 0.48%
2021-07-19 2021-07-20 2021-08-20 Quarterly 1.11 +7.8% 0.55%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% 0.51%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-19 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2020-07-17 2020-07-20 2020-08-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2020-04-17 2020-04-20 2020-05-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2020-01-17 2020-01-21 2020-02-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2019-10-18 2019-10-21 2019-11-20 Quarterly 1.03 0% N/A
2019-07-19 2019-07-22 2019-08-20 Quarterly 1.03 +19.8% N/A
2019-04-18 2019-04-22 2019-05-20 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2019-01-18 2019-01-22 2019-02-20 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2018-10-19 2018-10-22 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2018-07-19 2018-07-20 2018-08-20 Quarterly 0.86 +10.3% N/A
2018-04-20 2018-04-23 2018-05-19 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2018-01-19 2018-01-22 2018-02-20 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2017-10-20 2017-10-23 2017-11-20 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2017-07-18 2017-07-20 2017-08-19 Quarterly 0.78 +1.3% N/A
2017-04-20 2017-04-24 2017-05-20 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-02-18 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2016-10-20 2016-10-24 2016-11-19 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-20 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-20 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.77 +10% N/A
2015-04-16 2015-04-20 2015-05-20 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-01-15 2015-01-20 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-10-16 2014-10-20 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-07-17 2014-07-21 2014-08-20 Quarterly 0.7 +16.7% N/A
2014-04-16 2014-04-21 2014-05-20 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-01-16 2014-01-21 2014-02-20 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A

CAT Dividend FAQ

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a global manufacturer of heavy machinery, power systems, and locomotives, operating primarily through its Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments. The company supports its physical product lines with a dedicated Financial Products division that offers leasing and insurance, as well as an All Other segment focused on logistics and digital mining solutions. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the firm has evolved from its 1925 origins into a diversified industrial conglomerate serving the infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAT?

As of May 2026, CAT's dividend yield is 1.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.04 USD by the current share price of 888.31.

Does CAT pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CAT paid a dividend of 6.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-20 and the payout was 1.51 USD.

How often does CAT pay dividends?

CAT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-20.

CAT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAT for the next payments are between 1.577 (+4.4%) and 1.616 (+7.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.72%.

Will CAT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.51 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Caterpillar (CAT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Caterpillar (CAT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CAT?

CAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.08% per year. Strong growth: CAT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAT?

CAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.70%. If you bought CAT's shares at 223.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CAT?

CAT Payout Consistency is 54.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Caterpillar has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CAT have a good Dividend Yield?

CAT's 1.08% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAT is 29.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAT?

CAT's Overall Dividend Rating is 50.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CAT Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CAT's Outstanding Shares?

Caterpillar's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.7% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CAT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 14, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 782,272,000 0%
1986 788,368,000 +0.78%
1987 811,320,000 +2.91%
1988 811,304,000 -0%
1989 800,000,000 -1.39%
1990 771,428,600 -3.57%
1991 740,000,000 -4.07%
1992 766,666,700 +3.6%
1993 807,476,600 +5.32%
1994 800,000,000 -0.93%
1995 778,947,400 -2.63%
1996 757,692,300 -2.73%
1997 734,200,000 -3.1%
1998 734,200,000 0%
1999 706,849,300 -3.73%
2000 689,361,700 -2.47%
2001 687,200,000 -0.31%
2002 688,600,000 +0.2%
2003 685,224,000 -0.49%
2004 713,300,000 +4.1%
2005 678,000,000 -4.95%
2006 643,900,000 -5.03%
2007 617,500,000 -4.1%
2008 602,100,000 -2.49%
2009 626,400,000 +4.04%
2010 641,400,000 +2.39%
2011 650,000,000 +1.34%
2012 669,300,000 +2.97%
2013 649,600,000 -2.94%
2014 616,000,000 -5.17%
2015 582,300,000 -5.47%
2016 585,800,000 +0.6%
2017 596,400,000 +1.81%
2018 587,600,000 -1.48%
2019 556,100,000 -5.36%
2020 549,500,000 -1.19%
2021 542,600,000 -1.26%
2022 520,900,000 -4%
2023 507,000,000 -2.67%
2024 486,700,000 -4%
2025 469,000,000 -3.64%
2026 465,800,000 -0.68%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-09 02:36 UTC