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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.99% as of December 16, 2025. The company distributed $5.84 per share in dividends over the past 12 months, representing a 8.0%% increase compared to the previous year. With a payout ratio of 29.4%%, the company maintains a balanced approach between returning cash to shareholders and reinvesting in growth. Investors can expect the next quarterly dividend payment around May 19, 2026. With 31 consecutive years of dividend increases, Caterpillar Inc. has earned the distinguished title of Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating exceptional long-term commitment to shareholders.
Current Dividend
$5.84
Annual payment per share
Yield
0.99%
Annual return from dividends
Payout Ratio
29.4%
ConservativeLow ratio indicates room for dividend growth
5-Year Growth
8.0%
Annual increase (2020 - 2026)
Next Dividend Payment
May
QuarterlyEst: May 19, 2026
Dividend Status: Dividend Aristocrat
Companies with consistent dividend growth are often financially healthy and demonstrate long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
| Date | Change Type | Message |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2025 | Update | Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) increased dividend payment by 7.09% from $1.41 to $1.51 |
| 7/5/2025 | Update | Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) updated: dividend yield, 5-year average yield changed |
2026-01-20 | $1.51 | 2026-02-19 | 2025-12-10 | 0.99% | Quarterly |
2025-10-20 | $1.51 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-10-06 | 1.10% | Quarterly |
2025-07-21 | $1.51 | 2025-08-20 | 2025-06-11 | 1.40% | Quarterly |
2025-04-21 | $1.41 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-04-09 | 1.98% | Quarterly |
2025-01-21 | $1.41 | 2025-02-20 | 2024-12-10 | 1.39% | Quarterly |
2024-10-21 | $1.41 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-10-09 | 1.39% | Quarterly |
2024-07-22 | $1.41 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-06-12 | 1.53% | Quarterly |
2024-04-19 | $1.30 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-04-10 | 1.47% | Quarterly |
2024-01-19 | $1.30 | 2024-02-20 | 2023-12-13 | 1.79% | Quarterly |
2023-10-20 | $1.30 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-10-11 | 2.01% | Quarterly |
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