Caterpillar's stock price rose 56% in 4 months due to U.S. housing market recovery, but its Q1 2025 U.S. sales fell 24.2% year-over-year. Wall Street analysts predict revenue and EPS declines in Q2 2025, prompting concerns about the company's risk/reward profile.

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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stock hit an all-time high of $428.2 USD, with a market cap exceeding $200 billion. The company reported a 29.26% stock price increase over the past year, strong EBITDA of $14.79 billion, and a 56% return on equity. It maintains a moderate debt level and a 1.41% dividend yield. Recent updates include $300 million in floating rate notes issued by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, a 7% dividend increase, and analyst ratings from Melius Research, UBS, and Bernstein reflecting varying perspectives on its future prospects.

Zacks Research lowered its Q2 2025 EPS estimate for Caterpillar from $4.59 to $4.58, while other analysts adjusted their ratings and price targets. The company reported Q2 2025 earnings of $4.25 EPS, missing analyst estimates, with revenue of $14.25 billion. Caterpillar also announced a dividend increase and received updates on institutional investor positions.

Jim Cramer critiques Barclays' price targets for Caterpillar (CAT), calling them inaccurate given the stock's current price of $410. He highlights Caterpillar's strong performance and recommends the stock as a buy, though he advises waiting for post-earnings analysis.