Caterpillar, Inc. engages in the business of manufacturing construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and currently employs 112,900 full-time employees. The firm operates through its various segments, namely Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation. The company also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. The Construction Industries segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The Resource Industries segment develops and manufactures high productivity equipment for both surface and underground mining operations, as well as provide hydraulic systems, electronics and software for its machines and engines. The Energy & Transportation segment offers product and services that includes reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated systems and solutions, turbines and turbine-related services.
Caterpillar Inc has an annual dividend of 6.04 per share, with a yield of 0.8238%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Apr 20, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
0.8238%
$6.04
Apr 20, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
30.94%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Apr 20, 2026
$1.51
Apr 20, 2026
May 19, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
$1.51
Jan 20, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Oct 20, 2025
$1.51
Oct 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
$1.51
Jul 21, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
$1.41
Apr 21, 2025
May 20, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
$1.41
Jan 21, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is Caterpillar Inc's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Caterpillar Inc is $1.51. The annual dividend for Caterpillar Inc is $6.04
What is Caterpillar Inc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Caterpillar Inc is 30.94%
What is the ex-dividend date for CAT?
The ex-dividend date for Caterpillar Inc is Apr 20, 2026.
How often does Caterpillar Inc pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Caterpillar Inc paid dividend was on May 19, 2026