Analyst consensus rating
Caterpillar Analyst Rating: Buy
CAT is rated Buy by 26 analysts with a $979.22 target. As of 2026-08-23.
Direct answer
Caterpillar's consensus rating is Buy.
26 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $979.22.
Forecast evidence checked August 23, 2026.
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Verified data
- Current price
- $827.90
- Average price target
- $979.22
- High price target
- $1,225.00
- Low price target
- $575.00
- Low target gap
- -30.5%
- Target upside
- +18.3%
- High target gap
- +48%
- Target range width
- 78.5%
- Consensus rating
- Buy
- Analysts
- 26
- Evidence date
- August 23, 2026
- Valid through
- August 30, 2026
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Read the frequently asked questions.
What is the analyst consensus rating for Caterpillar?
Caterpillar has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $979.22.
How far are Caterpillar's low and high targets from the recorded price?
The low target implies -30.5%, while the high target implies +48%.
How many analysts are included in Caterpillar's consensus?
The verified consensus includes 26 analysts.
How is Caterpillar's target upside or downside calculated?
The average target of $979.22 is divided by the recorded price of $827.90, then one is subtracted to produce +18.3%. This does not guarantee a future return.
When was Caterpillar's analyst forecast verified?
The data was verified on 2026-08-23. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-30.