Annual Payout Ratio
24.53%0.28%-1.13%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CAT annual payout ratio is 24.53%, down -1.13% on
- Historical Performance
- CAT annual payout ratio is down -31.71% over the past 3 years, and down -29.89% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CAT annual payout ratio is currently -89.83% below its historical high of 241.24% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CAT annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- CAT annual payout ratio is higher than 76.33% of companies in Industrials sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 24.53% | -1.1% | -31.7% | -29.9% | -80.3% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 30.75% | +10.9% | -0.9% | -63.0% | -11.1% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.48% | +21.6% | -18.1% | -59.6% | -27.5% | |
| Price | $664.87 | +69.1% | +151.3% | +263.6% | +594.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.82% | -40.6% | -53.1% | -63.6% | -54.4% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $2.65B | +3.2% | +13.5% | +24.1% | +157.1% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $5.42 | +8.4% | +26.6% | +43.4% | +222.6% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $8.82B | -9.9% | +86.6% | +107.9% | +119.0% | |
| Annual Revenue | $64.81B | -3.4% | +27.1% | +20.5% | +99.7% | |
| Annual EPS | $22.05 | +9.6% | +86.4% | +105.4% | +1442.1% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 36.40% | N/A | -32.6% |
| 5Y | 74.69% | N/A | -67.2% |
| All | 241.24% | -89.8% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 24.53% | at low | |
| 5Y | 24.53% | at low | |
| All | -3,049.15% | +100.8% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of CAT?
As of today, CAT annual payout ratio is 24.53%
What is 1-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?
CAT annual payout ratio is down -1.13% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?
CAT annual payout ratio is down -31.71% over the past 3 years
How far is CAT annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
CAT annual payout ratio is currently -89.83% below its historical high of 241.24% set on December 31, 2017
How does CAT annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CAT annual payout ratio is higher than 76.33% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for CAT is on
What is CAT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for CAT has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
30.48%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CAT TTM payout ratio is 30.48%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- CAT TTM payout ratio is up +21.63% year-over-year, and down -18.15% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CAT TTM payout ratio is currently -98.52% below its historical high of 2,060.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CAT TTM payout ratio is +32.41% above its 3-year low of 23.02% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- CAT TTM payout ratio is higher than 80.26% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.48% | +1.7% | +21.6% | -18.1% | -59.6% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 30.75% | +1.2% | +10.9% | -0.9% | -63.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 24.53% | – | -1.1% | -31.7% | -29.9% | |
| Price | $664.87 | +13.6% | +69.1% | +151.3% | +263.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.89% | -11.0% | -36.9% | -50.0% | -60.4% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $2.72B | +0.9% | +3.6% | +12.6% | +21.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $5.94 | +1.7% | +7.4% | +26.1% | +44.2% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $7.56B | -2.3% | -21.4% | +100.9% | +72.4% | |
| TTM Revenue | $64.67B | +2.4% | -1.5% | +14.2% | +48.2% | |
| TTM EPS | $19.49 | -0.9% | -9.6% | +41.6% | +223.7% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 30.48% | at high | |
| 3Y | 37.24% | -18.1% | |
| 5Y | 75.39% | -59.6% | |
| All | 2,060.00% | -98.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 25.06% | +21.6% | |
| 3Y | 23.02% | +32.4% | |
| 5Y | 23.02% | +32.4% | |
| All | -2,369.23% | +101.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of CAT?
As of today, CAT TTM payout ratio is 30.48%
What is CAT TTM payout ratio most recent change?
CAT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 29, 2026
What is 1-year change in CAT TTM payout ratio?
CAT TTM payout ratio is up +21.63% year-over-year
How far is CAT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
CAT TTM payout ratio is currently -98.52% below its historical high of 2,060.00% set on July 18, 2017
How does CAT TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CAT TTM payout ratio is higher than 80.26% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CAT is on
What is CAT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for CAT has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
30.75%0.37%+1.22%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CAT quarterly payout ratio is 30.75%, up +1.22% on
- Historical Performance
- CAT quarterly payout ratio is up +10.89% year-over-year, and down -0.90% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CAT quarterly payout ratio is currently -89.09% below its historical high of 281.82% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CAT quarterly payout ratio is +45.46% above its 3-year low of 21.14% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- CAT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 80.59% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 30.75% | +1.2% | +10.9% | -0.9% | -63.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 24.53% | – | -1.1% | -31.7% | -29.9% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.48% | +1.7% | +21.6% | -18.1% | -59.6% | |
| Price | $664.87 | +13.6% | +69.1% | +151.3% | +263.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.89% | -11.0% | -36.9% | -50.0% | -60.4% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $707.00M | +6.8% | +3.5% | +11.7% | +26.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $5.94 | +1.7% | +7.4% | +26.1% | +44.2% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $2.67B | +23.0% | -6.3% | +43.0% | +114.8% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $17.64B | +6.5% | +9.5% | +17.6% | +78.4% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $4.89 | +5.7% | -3.5% | +26.3% | +299.6% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 33.65% | -8.6% | |
| 3Y | 42.64% | N/A | -27.9% |
| 5Y | 71.79% | N/A | -57.2% |
| All | 281.82% | -89.1% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 24.37% | N/A | +26.2% |
| 3Y | 21.14% | +45.5% | |
| 5Y | 21.14% | +45.5% | |
| All | -539.76% | +105.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CAT?
As of today, CAT quarterly payout ratio is 30.75%
What is CAT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
CAT quarterly payout ratio was up +1.22% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in CAT quarterly payout ratio?
CAT quarterly payout ratio is up +10.89% year-over-year
How far is CAT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
CAT quarterly payout ratio is currently -89.09% below its historical high of 281.82% set on December 31, 1990
How does CAT quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CAT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 80.59% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CAT is on
What is CAT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for CAT has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- CAT Official Website www.caterpillar.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18230/000001823025000048/0000018230-25-000048-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18230/000001823025000008/0000018230-25-000008-index.htm
- CAT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CAT
- CAT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cat