Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Caterpillar stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Caterpillar Stock Up 1.8%

NYSE:CAT opened at $576.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $562.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $468.71. The company has a market capitalization of $269.65 billion, a PE ratio of 29.58, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 1.57. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1-year low of $267.30 and a 1-year high of $627.50.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.52 by $0.43. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 47.16%. The business had revenue of $17.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $5.17 earnings per share. Caterpillar’s quarterly revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 19.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be issued a dividend of $1.51 per share. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is 31.01%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently weighed in on CAT shares. UBS Group upped their price target on Caterpillar from $506.00 to $581.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Oppenheimer boosted their target price on Caterpillar from $513.00 to $645.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Caterpillar in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $675.00 price target for the company. Citigroup upgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “buy” rating to a “mixed” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $594.00 to $650.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Caterpillar currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $616.00.

Insider Activity

In other Caterpillar news, Director David Maclennan bought 300 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $568.86 per share, with a total value of $170,658.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 7,947 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,520,730.42. This represents a 3.92% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $571.44, for a total transaction of $5,714,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 55,460 shares in the company, valued at $31,692,062.40. The trade was a 15.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 79,061 shares of company stock worth $41,949,366. Company insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.

More Caterpillar News

Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target on CAT to $630 from $557, signaling upgraded earnings/volume expectations and giving investors a higher valuation anchor for the stock. Caterpillar price target raised to $630 from $557 at Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks piece highlights Caterpillar as one of three manufacturers benefiting from supply-chain reshoring into 2026, which supports stronger domestic sales, parts demand and shorter lead times — positive for order visibility and margins. 3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar will show new motor graders, a dozer and an excavator at ConExpo 2026 — product refreshes can spur replacement cycles and aftermarket revenue, supporting near- to mid-term sales growth. Caterpillar to Reveal New Motor Graders, Dozer, Excavator at ConExpo 2026
• Positive Sentiment: A Financial Post article reports a Canadian Caterpillar dealer on a record run amid a construction boom, evidence of strong end-market demand that can lift unit sales and parts/service revenue. Canada’s Building Push Puts Caterpillar Dealer on a Record Run
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison of CAT vs. KMTUY reiterates CAT’s revenue-revival thesis and infrastructure tailwinds but also reminds investors to weigh valuation and competitive factors — supportive context but not new company-specific news. CAT vs. KMTUY: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier headlines noted Caterpillar shares contributed to a Dow decline, a reminder that broader market volatility can push the stock down even with positive company-specific news. Caterpillar, NVIDIA Corp. share losses lead Dow’s 132-point fall

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in Caterpillar during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the second quarter worth $28,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC increased its position in Caterpillar by 1,060.0% during the third quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 58 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc lifted its holdings in Caterpillar by 49.2% in the first quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc now owns 94 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Finally, Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Caterpillar in the second quarter worth about $32,000. 70.98% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.