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Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has announced the maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $1.41 per share of common stock.

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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has announced the maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $1.41 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2025.

The company highlights its consistent dividend payment history, having distributed cash dividends every year since its formation and quarterly dividends since 1933. Notably, Caterpillar has increased its annual dividend payments for 31 consecutive years, earning its position as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

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Positive

  • Maintained quarterly dividend of $1.41 per share
  • 31-year track record of consecutive annual dividend increases
  • Consistent dividend payment history since company formation
  • Member of S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index

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IRVING, Texas, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and forty-one cents ($1.41) per share of common stock, payable May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 21, 2025.

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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SOURCE Caterpillar Inc.

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What is Caterpillar's (CAT) current quarterly dividend payment?

Caterpillar's quarterly dividend payment is $1.41 per share of common stock.

When is Caterpillar's (CAT) next dividend payment date in 2025?

The dividend is payable on May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2025.

How long has Caterpillar (CAT) been paying dividends?

Caterpillar has paid cash dividends every year since its formation and quarterly dividends since 1933.

How many consecutive years has Caterpillar (CAT) increased its annual dividends?

Caterpillar has increased its annual dividends for 31 consecutive years.

Is Caterpillar (CAT) a dividend aristocrat?

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

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