Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+7.77%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$569.39

Current price$613.62

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,077.70

YTD rank#291 of 500

SectorIndustrials

Official websitecaterpillar.com

Price chart

CAT vs its sector

Industrials sector average+12.96%

CAT YTD+7.77%

Difference-5.19 pts

Stocks in sector81

Underperforming its sector. CAT is 5.19 points behind the Industrials sector average, which covers 81 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is up +7.77% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #291 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $569.39 and trades at $613.62 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,077.70 today. That puts it 5.19 points behind the Industrials sector average of +12.96%.

Recent performance

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has fallen 27.25% over the past month, trailing the S&P 500 by 24.90%, and fallen 29.83% over the past three months (behind the index by 27.31%). It is trading 42.13% below its 52-week high of $1,060.41, set on 2026-06-30.

Latest CAT news

Caterpillar Inc. Acquires Fabick Cat DealershipPR Newswire · 2026-11-02
Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: History Likes These 4 Stocks24/7 Wall St. · 2026-11-02
HSBC Adjusts Caterpillar Price Target to $850 From $1,150MT Newswires · 2026-11-02
DA Davidson Adjusts Price Target on Caterpillar to $685 From $882MT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Caterpillar Crashed By 25% Over 6 Months But This Global Banking Giant Says 85% Gains Will Come24/7 Wall St. · 2026-11-02

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CAT YTD return FAQ

What is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)'s YTD return in 2026?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is up +7.77% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)'s price at the start of 2026?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) closed at $569.39 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $613.62 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) ranks #291 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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