{"id":1284096,"date":"2026-08-14T11:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/?p=1284096"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:41:44","slug":"deep-dive-caterpillar-digs-into-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/news-and-analysis\/market-insights\/deep-dives\/deep-dive-caterpillar-digs-into-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Dive: Caterpillar Digs Into Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

After shares climbed more than 100% over the past year and 200% over the past three years, The Daily Breakdown digs into Caterpillar.<\/p>\n

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Deep Dive<\/b><\/h2>\n

Founded in 1925, Caterpillar<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest maker of construction and mining equipment, while also producing engines, turbines and power-generation systems. Its machines help build infrastructure, mine materials and power industrial operations. CAT is increasingly tied to AI on several fronts: AI and autonomy are making its equipment smarter, while the data-center buildout is creating demand for Caterpillar equipment to help construct facilities and, more importantly, for its generators and turbines to supply the enormous amount of power they require.<\/span><\/p>\n

While its business can be cyclical at times, Caterpillar\u2019s dividend has been more consistent. It has paid a cash dividend every year since its formation more than a century ago and has raised its annual dividend for 32 straight years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the stock\u2019s stellar performance \u2014 up 108% over the past year, 201% over the past three years, and 291% over the past five years \u2014 the dividend yield now sits at just 0.75%.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Revenue<\/p>\n

Future Growth Projections<\/b><\/h4>\n

When it comes to Caterpillar\u2019s business, revenue has trended steadily higher and is expected to keep growing through 2028. At the same time, its margin profile has improved significantly over the past decade, with operating margins rebounding to 17.5% after dipping in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Bloomberg, analysts project the following:<\/span><\/p>\n