Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced the maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $1.41 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on February 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 21, 2025. The company has maintained a consistent track record of paying cash dividends since its formation and quarterly dividends since 1933. Notably, Caterpillar has increased its annual dividends for 31 consecutive years and holds a position in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

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

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IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 /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 Feb. 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 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 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 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 nearly 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.

FAQ

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

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

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

Caterpillar's next dividend payment is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

What is the record date for Caterpillar's (CAT) February 2025 dividend?

The record date for Caterpillar's February 2025 dividend is January 21, 2025.

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

Caterpillar has increased its annual dividends for 31 consecutive years.

Since when has Caterpillar (CAT) been paying quarterly dividends?

Caterpillar has been paying quarterly dividends since 1933.