Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
Rank in Stocks
#45
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in... Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to the mining sector, this division supplies powerful equipment such as electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, specialized hard rock vehicles, and a diverse fleet of mining, off-highway, and articulated trucks. It also offers longwall miners, wheel dozers, fleet management systems, autonomous vehicle solutions, crucial machinery components, selected work tools, and comprehensive safety and performance solutions for mining operations. Energy & Transportation: This segment focuses on power generation and propulsion systems. It provides reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated power solutions, industrial turbines and associated services, remanufactured engines and parts, centrifugal gas compressors, and diesel-electric locomotives with related components and services. These products serve critical sectors including marine, oil and gas, industrial applications, and electric power generation. Financial Products: This segment supports customers with a variety of financial services, such as operating and finance leases, installment sale agreements, working capital loans, and wholesale financing schemes. It also offers insurance and risk management products tailored for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. All Other: This encompassing segment is responsible for manufacturing essential consumables and components like filters, fluids, undercarriage parts, and ground engaging tools.
Share Price
$727.82
Market Cap
$334.56B
Change (1 day)
-0.35%
Change (1 year)
38.09%
Country
US
Trade Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Category
Industrials
Number of shares outstanding for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Number of shares outstanding as of June 2026: 460.40M
According to Caterpillar Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current number of shares outstanding is 460.40M. At the end of December 2024 the company had 486.70M shares outstanding. The number of outstanding shares is usually impacted by stock plits and shares buy back.
Shares outstanding history for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) from 2000 to 2026
Shares Outstanding at the end of each year
| Year | Shares Outstanding | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 460.40M | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 466.50M | -4.15% |
| 2024 | 486.70M | -4.68% |
| 2023 | 510.60M | -3.09% |
| 2022 | 526.90M | -3.14% |
| 2021 | 544.00M | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 544.10M | -3.12% |
| 2019 | 561.60M | -5.04% |
| 2018 | 591.40M | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 591.80M | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 584.30M | -1.68% |
| 2015 | 594.30M | -3.71% |
| 2014 | 617.20M | -4.34% |
| 2013 | 645.20M | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 652.60M | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 645.00M | 2.14% |
| 2010 | 631.50M | 2.65% |
| 2009 | 615.20M | 0.77% |
| 2008 | 610.50M | -4.34% |
| 2007 | 638.20M | -3.11% |
| 2006 | 658.70M | -2.90% |
| 2005 | 678.40M | 32.23% |
| 2004 | 513.05M | -25.69% |
| 2003 | 690.40M | 0.35% |
| 2002 | 688.00M | 0.20% |
| 2001 | 686.60M | -0.89% |
| 2000 | 692.76M | 0.00% |
Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Shares Outstanding | Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269.80M | -41.40% |
US
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| 500.00M | 8.60% |
DE
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| - | - |
JP
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| 1.24B | 169.33% |
GB
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| - | - |
DE
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