Caterpillar Inc
Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.
How we calculate it →Analyst Sentiment
Caterpillar appears attractively valued at current levels. With a 21.4% upside to our $833.80 target, the risk-reward profile looks favorable for investors with a 12-month time horizon. Wall Street agrees, with 54% of analysts rating it a Buy.
The 24/7 Factor
5-Year Projection
Prediction History
| Date | Price Target | Stock Price | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $833.80 | $687.00 | BUY | +21.4% | |
| $872.94 | $730.65 | BUY | +19.5% | |
| $934.08 | $800.60 | BUY | +16.7% | |
| $968.58 | $845.42 | BUY | +14.6% | |
| $949.63 | $820.93 | BUY | +15.7% | |
| $864.08 | $808.99 | BUY | +6.8% | |
| $868.95 | $818.57 | BUY | +6.2% | |
| $855.94 | $813.94 | BUY | +5.2% |
| Date | Price Target | Stock Price | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $833.80 | $687.00 | BUY | +21.4% | |
| $949.63 | $820.93 | BUY | +15.7% | |
| $970.64 | $800.25 | BUY | +21.3% | |
| $896.25 | $809.44 | BUY | +10.7% | |
| $1,091.91 | $1,014.66 | BUY | +7.6% | |
| $967.13 | $873.25 | BUY | +10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAT stock price prediction for 2030?
Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects CAT could trade at an average price of $1,097.84, with a potential range between $823.38 and $1,372.30. This represents a potential 59.8% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.
Is CAT a buy, sell, or hold right now?
24/7 Wall St. currently rates CAT as a BUY. Strong upside (+21.4%) Among Wall Street analysts, 15 rate it Buy, 11 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell.
What is the CAT stock price target in an optimistic scenario?
In our optimistic scenario for CAT, the stock could reach $1,018.52 over the next 12 months, representing a 48.3% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.
What is the downside risk for CAT stock?
Our conservative scenario for CAT projects a price of $723.59 over the next 12 months (5.3% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.
Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →