3 Reasons to Buy Caterpillar Stock in 2026
(NYSE: CAT) is an iconic company with a huge portfolio of earth-moving products. In 2025, the company generated $67.6 billion in sales and $19.06 in adjusted earnings per share. The future is likely to be bright, as well, with the company's $51 billion backlog sitting at record levels. Here are three reasons to buy Caterpillar stock in 2026.
Caterpillar's equipment gets used to build everything from roads to buildings, and a lot in between. Over the past several years, companies have made a material effort to build in their home markets rather than manufacturing abroad and importing finished products. This so-called reshoring move generally requires the construction of new factories and other assets.
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Caterpillar Inc. Stock
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With a target price of 612 € there is a slightly positive potential of 3.38% for Caterpillar Inc. compared to the current price of 592.0 €.
