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Caterpillar (CAT) has drawn investor attention after recent share price movements, with the stock last closing at US$985.82. In this context, the company’s current financial profile offers several reference points for reassessing expectations.

See our latest analysis for Caterpillar.

Recent trading has been strong for Caterpillar, with a 1 day share price return of 3.13% and a 30 day share price return of 13.84%, contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of 176.40%. This points to powerful momentum over both short and long periods.

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