Johnson Denise C, an insider at Caterpillar Inc (CAT), purchased 10,752 shares of the company on November 11, 2025. The shares were acquired at a price of $573.02 each, bringing the total transaction value to $6.16 million. Following this purchase, Johnson holds a total of 10,752 shares in Caterpillar.
Caterpillar, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as diesel and natural gas engines. The company has a market capitalization of $259.2 billion and reported a P/E ratio of 27.95, with earnings per share (EPS) of 19.49.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for April 27, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $4.34 and revenue expected at $15.9 billion. Another earnings report is set for August 2, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $5.57 and revenue forecasted at $17.6 billion.
Insider transactions must be reported to the SEC, providing transparency regarding how executives view their company's stock. While such buying activity can indicate confidence, it is essential to consider broader patterns of insider activity across the company for a more comprehensive assessment.