CAT Dividend History & Yield
Caterpillar Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (tomorrow) | Nov 19, 2026 | $1.63 | $163.00 | Declared |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 (in 92 days) | Feb 8, 2027 | $1.63 | $163.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 (in 183 days) | May 10, 2027 | $1.63 | $163.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $1.63 | $163.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 25, 2027 (in 365 days) | Nov 8, 2027 | $1.63 | $163.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $8.15 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 185 | $126,442 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 921 | $632,209 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,841 | $1,264,417 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.95%. $10,000 in CAT would currently pay about $95 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CAT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $1.63 | +7.9% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +7.1% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | — | $1.41 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | — | $1.41 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | — | $1.41 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | — | $1.41 | +8.5% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +8.3% |
| Apr 21, 2023 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | — | $1.20 | +8.1% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | — | $1.11 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | — | $1.11 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | — | $1.11 | +0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2021 | — | $1.11 | +7.8% |
| Apr 23, 2021 | — | $1.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2021 | — | $1.03 | +0.0% |
| Oct 23, 2020 | — | $1.03 | +0.0% |
CAT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Raised 7.9% | $1.51 | $1.63 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CAT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery. First dividend on our records: Jan 16, 1962. 210 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CAT dividend FAQ
When is CAT's next ex-dividend date?
CAT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 26, 2026 (tomorrow, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.63 per share, expected on Nov 19, 2026.
How often does CAT pay dividends?
CAT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.63 per share with an ex-date of Jul 20, 2026.
What is CAT's dividend yield?
CAT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.68%, based on $4.65 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $687.00. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.52 per share, is 0.95%.
How much does CAT pay per share?
CAT pays about $1.63 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.52 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $652.00 a year.
Has CAT grown or cut its dividend?
CAT has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.7% a year (-20.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.95%, you would need about 185 shares of CAT (roughly $126,442 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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