David MacLennan, an insider at Caterpillar Inc (CAT), recently acquired 389 shares of the company's stock at a price of $557.34 per share, bringing the total transaction value to approximately $217,000. This purchase occurred on November 24, 2025, and following this transaction, MacLennan now holds a total of 389 shares in Caterpillar.
Caterpillar, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as off-highway diesel and natural gas engines. The company operates through various segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, and employs around 112,900 full-time staff. With a current market capitalization of $268.5 billion, Caterpillar has a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.95 and an earnings per share figure of 19.49. The company's dividend yield stands at 105.3%.
The move underscores a trend where insider buying is often perceived as a positive signal, suggesting confidence in the company's future. However, investors are advised to consider insider transactions as part of a broader analysis, incorporating multiple data points and patterns over time rather than isolated incidents.
Caterpillar's next earnings report is scheduled for August 3, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $5.52 and revenue expected to reach $18.2 billion. An earlier report is due on April 28, 2026, anticipating an EPS of $4.41 and revenue of $16.0 billion.