William E. Schaupp, an insider at Caterpillar Inc (CAT), executed a sale of 1,323 shares on November 4, 2025, at a price of $572.22 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $757,000. Following this sale, Schaupp retains 1,323 shares of the company.
Insider transactions, such as this, are reported to the SEC and serve to provide transparency regarding the stock holdings of company executives. While this sale may attract attention, it is important to note that insider selling can occur for various reasons, including personal financial needs or tax planning, and does not necessarily reflect a negative outlook on the company.
Caterpillar Inc operates in the machinery industry, specializing in the manufacturing of construction and mining equipment, as well as engines and turbines. The company, headquartered in Irving, Texas, has a market capitalization of $261.0 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.15, and an EPS of 19.49. The firm is set to report its next earnings on April 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $4.34 and revenue of $15.9 billion.
Investors are encouraged to consider insider activity as just one of many factors when evaluating a company’s performance. Patterns of transactions across multiple insiders can provide a broader perspective than isolated events.