Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced the Board will maintain its quarterly cash dividend of $1.51 per share. The dividend is payable on Nov. 20, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 20, 2025.

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since formation and a quarterly dividend since 1933. With this payment the company will have delivered higher annual dividends for 32 consecutive years and remains a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

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• Quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share
• Dividend payable on Nov. 20, 2025
• Record date is Oct. 20, 2025
• 32 consecutive years of higher annual dividends
• Member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats

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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 6, 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 Nov. 20 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 20.

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. With this dividend payment, Caterpillar will have 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 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 dividend did Caterpillar (CAT) declare on Oct. 6, 2025?

The Board maintained a quarterly cash dividend of $1.51 per share.

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

The dividend is payable Nov. 20, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 20, 2025.

How long has Caterpillar (CAT) paid quarterly dividends?

Caterpillar has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933.

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

With this payment, Caterpillar will have paid higher annual dividends for 32 consecutive years.

Is Caterpillar (CAT) part of any dividend index?

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