Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

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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

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

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.