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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it by $0.10 to $1.51 per share. The dividend is payable on August 20 to shareholders of record as of July 21. CEO Joe Creed attributed the increase to strong operating performance and successful execution of their enterprise strategy, which has generated robust Machinery, Energy & Transportation free cash flow. The company plans to return substantially all ME&T free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Notably, Caterpillar has maintained its status as a Dividend Aristocrat, having paid higher annual dividends for 31 consecutive years and maintaining quarterly dividend payments since 1933.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) ha annunciato un aumento del 7% del suo dividendo trimestrale, portandolo a $1,51 per azione, con un incremento di $0,10. Il dividendo sarà pagato il 20 agosto agli azionisti registrati al 21 luglio. Il CEO Joe Creed ha attribuito questo aumento alle solide performance operative e all'efficace attuazione della strategia aziendale, che ha generato un robusto flusso di cassa libero nel settore Macchinari, Energia e Trasporti. L'azienda prevede di restituire quasi tutto il flusso di cassa libero di ME&T agli azionisti tramite dividendi e riacquisti di azioni. È importante sottolineare che Caterpillar mantiene il suo status di Dividend Aristocrat, avendo aumentato i dividendi annuali per 31 anni consecutivi e mantenendo i pagamenti trimestrali dal 1933.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) anunció un aumento del 7% en su dividendo trimestral, elevándolo en $0.10 hasta $1.51 por acción. El dividendo se pagará el 20 de agosto a los accionistas registrados al 21 de julio. El CEO Joe Creed atribuyó este incremento al sólido desempeño operativo y a la exitosa ejecución de su estrategia empresarial, que ha generado un robusto flujo de caja libre en Maquinaria, Energía y Transporte. La compañía planea devolver prácticamente todo el flujo de caja libre de ME&T a los accionistas mediante dividendos y recompras de acciones. Cabe destacar que Caterpillar ha mantenido su estatus como Dividend Aristocrat, pagando dividendos anuales más altos durante 31 años consecutivos y manteniendo pagos trimestrales desde 1933.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)는 분기 배당금을 7% 인상하여 주당 $1.51로 $0.10 올렸다고 발표했습니다. 배당금은 7월 21일 기준 주주에게 8월 20일 지급됩니다. CEO 조 크리드는 이번 인상이 강력한 운영 실적과 성공적인 기업 전략 실행 덕분이며, 이는 기계, 에너지 및 운송 부문의 견고한 자유 현금 흐름을 창출했다고 밝혔습니다. 회사는 ME&T의 자유 현금 흐름 대부분을 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 주주에게 환원할 계획입니다. 특히, Caterpillar는 31년 연속 연간 배당금을 인상하고 1933년부터 분기 배당금을 유지해온 배당 귀족(Dividend Aristocrat) 지위를 유지하고 있습니다.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE : CAT) a annoncé une augmentation de 7 % de son dividende trimestriel, le portant à 1,51 $ par action, soit une hausse de 0,10 $. Le dividende sera versé le 20 août aux actionnaires inscrits au registre au 21 juillet. Le PDG Joe Creed a attribué cette augmentation à la solide performance opérationnelle et à l'exécution réussie de leur stratégie d'entreprise, qui a généré un flux de trésorerie disponible robuste dans les secteurs Machinerie, Énergie et Transport. L'entreprise prévoit de redistribuer la quasi-totalité du flux de trésorerie disponible ME&T aux actionnaires via des dividendes et des rachats d'actions. Il est à noter que Caterpillar conserve son statut de Dividend Aristocrat, ayant augmenté ses dividendes annuels pendant 31 années consécutives et maintenant des paiements trimestriels depuis 1933.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) hat eine Erhöhung seiner Quartalsdividende um 7 % angekündigt und diese um 0,10 $ auf 1,51 $ pro Aktie angehoben. Die Dividende wird am 20. August an Aktionäre ausgezahlt, die am 21. Juli im Register stehen. CEO Joe Creed führte die Erhöhung auf die starke operative Leistung und die erfolgreiche Umsetzung der Unternehmensstrategie zurück, die einen robusten freien Cashflow im Bereich Maschinen, Energie und Transport generiert hat. Das Unternehmen plant, nahezu den gesamten ME&T freien Cashflow durch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe an die Aktionäre zurückzugeben. Bemerkenswert ist, dass Caterpillar seinen Status als Dividend Aristocrat beibehält und seit 31 Jahren in Folge die jährlichen Dividenden erhöht sowie seit 1933 Quartalsdividenden zahlt.
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  • Quarterly dividend increased by 7% to $1.51 per share
  • 31-year track record of consecutive annual dividend increases
  • Strong ME&T free cash flow generation
  • Commitment to return substantially all ME&T free cash flow to shareholders
  • Maintained position in S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index
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IRVING, Texas, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock, payable Aug. 20 to shareholders of record at close of business July 21. Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases.

"Continued delivery on our enterprise strategy for long-term profitable growth, combined with strong operating performance, has led to robust ME&T free cash flow," said Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. "We are pleased to increase our quarterly dividend and retain our continued presence on the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index."

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders for 31 consecutive years and is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

About Caterpillar 
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.

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FAQ

What is Caterpillar's (CAT) new quarterly dividend amount for 2025?

Caterpillar's new quarterly dividend is $1.51 per share, representing a $0.10 or 7% increase from the previous amount.

When will Caterpillar (CAT) pay its increased dividend in 2025?

The dividend will be paid on August 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 21, 2025.

How long has Caterpillar (CAT) been increasing its annual dividend?

Caterpillar has increased its annual dividend for 31 consecutive years and has paid quarterly dividends since 1933.

What is Caterpillar's (CAT) dividend policy regarding ME&T free cash flow?

Caterpillar expects to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Is Caterpillar (CAT) a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Caterpillar is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, having increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years.
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