Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) said its Board voted to maintain the quarterly dividend at $1.51 per share, payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026.

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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) said its Board voted to maintain the quarterly dividend at $1.51 per share, payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026.

The company noted it has paid a cash dividend every year since formation, a quarterly dividend since 1933, and higher annual dividends for 32 consecutive years, and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share declared
• Dividend payable Feb. 19, 2026
• Record date set for Jan. 20, 2026
• 32 consecutive years of higher annual dividends
• Member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats

Negative

• Board did not raise the quarterly dividend
• No forward dividend increase guidance provided

Argus Dec 10 session

+3.53% close to close Open Argus

Details

News Market Reaction – CAT

On Dec 10, the day this news came out, CAT closed 3.53% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 10 session.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $1.51 per share Payment date: Feb. 19, 2026 Record date: Jan. 20, 2026 +2 more

Quarterly dividend

$1.51 per share

Maintained cash dividend declared Dec 10, 2025

Payment date

Feb. 19, 2026

Dividend payable date

Record date

Jan. 20, 2026

Shareholders of record for dividend

Dividend streak

Since 1933 quarterly

Uninterrupted quarterly dividend history

Rising annual dividends

32 consecutive years

Higher annual dividends each year

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01

5 events

1. Dec 01

   Philanthropy update

   24h Move

   -1.3%

   United Way campaign raising $15.2M and recognition as leading partner.

2. Nov 04

   Investor Day preview

   24h Move

   -4.0%

   Announcement of 2025 Investor Day and long-term profitable growth plan.

3. Oct 29

   Cat Financial earnings

   24h Move

   +11.6%

   Q3 2025 revenue growth and improved retail new business volume.

4. Oct 29

   Q3 2025 earnings

   24h Move

   +11.6%

   Q3 2025 results with higher sales, strong cash flow and capital returns.

5. Oct 21

   Capex & workforce

   24h Move

   -1.2%

   Large U.S. engine plant expansion and multi-year workforce investment.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index

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S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index financial

"and is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index."

A stock index composed of S&P 500 companies that have raised their dividends every year for a long, specified stretch, serving as a list of firms with steady income-growing records. For investors, it acts like a curated “reliable-payer” roster — useful for finding stocks that may offer consistent cash returns and lower volatility compared with the broader market, similar to choosing appliances from brands known for durability.

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IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026.

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 32 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 Power & Energy – 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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SOURCE Caterpillar Inc.

FAQ

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What dividend did Caterpillar (CAT) declare on Dec. 10, 2025?

Caterpillar declared a quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share on Dec. 10, 2025.

When is the Caterpillar (CAT) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026.

How long has Caterpillar (CAT) paid quarterly dividends?

Caterpillar has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933.

Is Caterpillar (CAT) a Dividend Aristocrat after the Dec. 10, 2025 announcement?

Yes. Caterpillar is listed as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Did Caterpillar (CAT) increase its dividend on Dec. 10, 2025?

No. The Board maintained the quarterly dividend at $1.51 per share.