What is the current annual payout ratio of CAT?

As of today, CAT annual payout ratio is 30.95%

What is 1-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?

CAT annual payout ratio is up +26.17% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?

CAT annual payout ratio is down -14.97% over the past 3 years

How far is CAT annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

CAT annual payout ratio is currently -87.17% 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 81.81% of companies in Industrials sector

When is CAT next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

What is the current TTM payout ratio of CAT?

As of today, CAT TTM payout ratio is 24.63%

What is CAT TTM payout ratio most recent change?

CAT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on November 12, 2026

What is 1-year change in CAT TTM payout ratio?

CAT TTM payout ratio is down -17.82% year-over-year

How far is CAT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

CAT TTM payout ratio is currently -98.80% 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 78.44% of companies in Industrials sector

When is CAT next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CAT?

As of today, CAT quarterly payout ratio is 22.79%

What is CAT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

CAT quarterly payout ratio was up +17.66% on September 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in CAT quarterly payout ratio?

CAT quarterly payout ratio is down -25.89% year-over-year

How far is CAT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

CAT quarterly payout ratio is currently -91.91% 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 76.60% of companies in Industrials sector

When is CAT next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

CAT Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

30.95%6.42%+26.17%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CAT annual payout ratio is 30.95%, up +26.17% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: CAT annual payout ratio is down -14.97% over the past 3 years, down -58.56% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: CAT annual payout ratio is currently -87.17% below its historical high of 241.24% set on December 31, 2017
3-Year Low Comparison: CAT annual payout ratio is +26.17% above its 3-year low of 24.53% reached on December 31, 2024
Sector Comparison: CAT annual payout ratio is higher than 81.81% of companies in Industrials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

CAT Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.95%	+26.2%	-15.0%	-58.6%	-21.3%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	22.79%	-25.9%	-4.0%	-46.4%	-11.5%
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 12, 26	24.63%	-17.8%	-13.0%	-46.1%	-10.5%
Price	Nov 12, 26	$606.71	+5.9%	+153.1%	+189.9%	+531.1%
Annual Dividend Yield	Nov 12, 26	0.96%	+1.1%	-50.3%	-51.3%	-46.4%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$2.75B	+3.9%	+12.7%	+22.6%	+153.6%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$5.84	+7.8%	+26.4%	+41.8%	+239.5%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$7.45B	-15.5%	+44.2%	+77.0%	+207.6%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$67.59B	+4.3%	+13.7%	+61.9%	+58.7%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$18.81	-14.7%	+48.8%	+244.2%	+353.3%

Payout Ratio Highs

CAT Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	36.40%	N/A	-15.0%
5Y	74.69%	N/A	-58.6%
All	241.24%	Dec 31, 17	-87.2%

Payout Ratio Lows

CAT Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	24.53%	Dec 31, 24	+26.2%
5Y	24.53%	Dec 31, 24	+26.2%
All	-3,049.15%	Dec 31, 16	+101.0%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	30.95%	+26.2%
2024	24.53%	-1.1%
2023	24.81%	-31.8%
2022	36.40%	+1.3%
2021	35.92%	-51.9%
2020	74.69%	+113.5%
2019	34.99%	+10.3%
2018	31.73%	-86.8%
2017	241.24%	+107.9%
2016	-3,049.15%	-4,478.4%
2015	69.64%	+59.5%
2014	43.65%	+49.4%
2013	29.21%	+3.4%
2012	28.26%	+21.4%
2011	23.27%	-40.8%
2010	39.30%	-68.4%
2009	124.43%	+364.5%
2008	26.79%	+12.3%
2007	23.86%	+16.2%
2006	20.53%	-5.2%
2005	21.65%	-17.5%
2004	26.24%	-41.3%
2003	44.68%	-25.9%

Year	Value	Change
2002	60.28%	+2.4%
2001	58.88%	+34.2%
2000	43.87%	-6.7%
1999	47.04%	+77.9%
1998	26.44%	+30.2%
1997	20.30%	-4.4%
1996	21.23%	+0.9%
1995	21.04%	+120.8%
1994	9.53%	+6.4%
1993	8.96%	+132.6%
1992	-27.52%	+8.1%
1991	-29.95%	-151.5%
1990	58.10%	+138.6%
1989	24.35%	+94.8%
1988	12.50%	-20.2%
1987	15.67%	-75.7%
1986	64.47%	+160.5%
1985	24.75%	+188.3%
1984	-28.04%	+29.9%
1983	-40.00%	+65.9%
1982	-117.22%	-424.3%
1981	36.15%	+1.6%
1980	35.59%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of CAT?: As of today, CAT annual payout ratio is 30.95%
What is 1-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?: CAT annual payout ratio is up +26.17% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CAT annual payout ratio?: CAT annual payout ratio is down -14.97% over the past 3 years
How far is CAT annual payout ratio from its all-time high?: CAT annual payout ratio is currently -87.17% 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 81.81% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next annual earnings release?: The next annual earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

24.63%0.00%0.00%

4 min ago

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CAT TTM payout ratio is 24.63%, unchanged on November 12, 2026
Historical Performance: CAT TTM payout ratio is down -17.82% year-over-year, down -13.03% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CAT TTM payout ratio is currently -98.80% below its historical high of 2,060.00% set on July 18, 2017
3-Year Low Comparison: CAT TTM payout ratio is +38.68% above its 3-year low of 17.76% reached on July 19, 2024
Sector Comparison: CAT TTM payout ratio is higher than 78.44% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

CAT Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 12, 26	24.63%	-7.1%	-17.8%	-13.0%	-46.1%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	22.79%	+17.7%	-25.9%	-4.0%	-46.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.95%	–	+26.2%	-15.0%	-58.6%
Price	Nov 12, 26	$606.71	-29.1%	+5.9%	+153.1%	+189.9%
TTM Dividend Yield	Nov 12, 26	1.04%	+44.4%	+2.0%	-50.2%	-49.3%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$2.85B	+1.5%	+4.8%	+13.2%	+24.5%
TTM Dividend	Nov 12, 26	$6.28	+1.9%	+7.5%	+25.6%	+46.7%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$9.62B	+6.9%	+27.2%	+10.8%	+73.3%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$77.77B	+4.1%	+20.3%	+16.8%	+60.6%
TTM EPS	Sep 30, 26	$25.49	+9.7%	+30.8%	+44.4%	+172.4%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

CAT TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	39.04%	Jan 20, 26	-36.9%
3Y	39.04%	Jan 20, 26	-36.9%
5Y	45.87%	Apr 22, 22	-46.3%
All	2,060.00%	Jul 18, 17	-98.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

CAT TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	24.16%	Sep 30, 26	+1.9%
3Y	17.76%	Jul 19, 24	+38.7%
5Y	17.76%	Jul 19, 24	+38.7%
All	-2,369.23%	Dec 30, 16	+101.0%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Nov 2026	24.63%	+1.9%
Sep 2026	24.16%	-7.0%
Jun 2026	25.98%	-12.1%
Mar 2026	29.55%	-4.7%
Dec 2025	31.02%	+5.3%
Sep 2025	29.45%	+2.7%
Jun 2025	28.68%	+6.4%
Mar 2025	26.95%	+9.7%
Dec 2024	24.56%	-0.2%
Sep 2024	24.62%	+3.9%
Jun 2024	23.69%	+2.9%
Mar 2024	23.02%	-7.3%
Dec 2023	24.82%	-10.6%
Sep 2023	27.75%	-7.1%
Jun 2023	29.86%	-14.2%
Mar 2023	34.80%	-4.7%
Dec 2022	36.53%	+11.0%
Sep 2022	32.91%	-7.3%
Jun 2022	35.52%	-2.8%
Mar 2022	36.56%	+1.2%
Dec 2021	36.13%	-19.5%
Sep 2021	44.88%	-13.1%
Jun 2021	51.65%	-21.6%
Mar 2021	65.84%	-12.7%
Dec 2020	75.39%	+10.2%
Sep 2020	68.44%	+23.9%
Jun 2020	55.23%	+32.1%
Mar 2020	41.81%	+18.5%
Dec 2019	35.27%	+2.8%
Sep 2019	34.31%	+7.1%
Jun 2019	32.03%	+2.3%
Mar 2019	31.30%	-2.4%
Dec 2018	32.08%	-37.2%
Sep 2018	51.08%	-15.7%
Jun 2018	60.58%	-28.4%
Mar 2018	84.63%	-65.7%
Dec 2017	247.07%	+14.7%
Sep 2017	215.38%	-89.5%
Jun 2017	2,053.33%	+280.0%
Mar 2017	-1,140.74%	+51.9%
Dec 2016	-2,369.23%	-1,423.1%
Sep 2016	179.07%	+8.1%
Jun 2016	165.59%	+15.0%
Mar 2016	144.02%	+68.5%
Dec 2015	85.47%	+43.6%
Sep 2015	59.54%	+24.0%
Jun 2015	48.03%	+11.0%
Mar 2015	43.27%	-2.3%
Dec 2014	44.29%	+9.5%
Sep 2014	40.45%	+1.1%
Jun 2014	40.00%	+1.4%
Mar 2014	39.46%	+31.9%
Dec 2013	29.91%	-27.3%
Sep 2013	41.14%	+25.4%
Jun 2013	32.81%	+20.7%
Mar 2013	27.19%	-6.9%
Dec 2012	29.21%	+50.2%
Sep 2012	19.45%	-5.5%
Jun 2012	20.58%	-10.4%
Mar 2012	22.98%	-5.7%
Dec 2011	24.36%	-10.5%
Sep 2011	27.22%	-6.4%
Jun 2011	29.09%	-6.0%
Mar 2011	30.96%	-25.5%
Dec 2010	41.55%	-25.9%
Sep 2010	56.11%	-18.2%
Jun 2010	68.57%	-20.0%
Mar 2010	85.71%	-28.1%
Dec 2009	119.15%	+51.1%
Sep 2009	78.87%	+35.2%
Jun 2009	58.33%	+44.7%
Mar 2009	40.30%	+46.2%
Dec 2008	27.56%	+11.7%
Sep 2008	24.67%	+4.3%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2008	23.65%	-4.2%
Mar 2008	24.69%	+0.4%
Dec 2007	24.58%	+1.2%
Sep 2007	24.28%	-0.2%
Jun 2007	24.34%	+10.3%
Mar 2007	22.07%	+3.9%
Dec 2006	21.24%	+2.4%
Sep 2006	20.75%	+0.8%
Jun 2006	20.58%	-4.8%
Mar 2006	21.61%	-4.2%
Dec 2005	22.55%	-6.0%
Sep 2005	23.99%	-1.6%
Jun 2005	24.37%	-6.0%
Mar 2005	25.93%	-4.8%
Dec 2004	27.23%	-7.6%
Sep 2004	29.46%	-11.6%
Jun 2004	33.33%	-9.0%
Mar 2004	36.64%	-19.8%
Dec 2003	45.66%	-1.5%
Sep 2003	46.36%	-23.8%
Dec 2002	60.87%	-17.4%
Sep 2002	73.68%	+23.9%
Dec 2001	59.48%	+12.9%
Sep 2001	52.69%	+19.6%
Dec 2000	44.04%	-1.9%
Sep 2000	44.88%	-5.6%
Dec 1999	47.53%	+8.2%
Sep 1999	43.91%	+63.7%
Dec 1998	26.83%	+14.2%
Sep 1998	23.49%	+7.1%
Jun 1998	21.93%	+3.6%
Mar 1998	21.16%	+2.8%
Dec 1997	20.59%	+0.9%
Sep 1997	20.41%	+1.1%
Jun 1997	20.18%	-0.9%
Mar 1997	20.37%	-4.0%
Dec 1996	21.22%	-4.0%
Sep 1996	22.10%	-5.0%
Jun 1996	23.26%	+2.0%
Mar 1996	22.81%	+8.0%
Dec 1995	21.13%	+17.9%
Sep 1995	17.92%	+27.5%
Jun 1995	14.06%	+18.2%
Mar 1995	11.90%	+24.6%
Dec 1994	9.55%	-4.3%
Sep 1994	9.98%	+55.7%
Jun 1994	6.41%	-17.9%
Mar 1994	7.81%	-20.4%
Dec 1993	9.81%	+382.7%
Sep 1993	-3.47%	-23.0%
Jun 1993	-2.82%	-5.6%
Mar 1993	-2.67%	-7.7%
Dec 1992	-2.48%	+84.4%
Sep 1992	-15.86%	+5.5%
Jun 1992	-16.78%	+20.1%
Mar 1992	-20.99%	+30.0%
Dec 1991	-30.00%	+80.0%
Sep 1991	-150.00%	-120.0%
Jun 1991	750.00%	+400.0%
Mar 1991	150.00%	+165.0%
Dec 1990	56.60%	+45.3%
Sep 1990	38.96%	+16.9%
Jun 1990	33.33%	+25.5%
Mar 1990	26.55%	+8.9%
Dec 1989	24.39%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of CAT?: As of today, CAT TTM payout ratio is 24.63%
What is CAT TTM payout ratio most recent change?: CAT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on November 12, 2026
What is 1-year change in CAT TTM payout ratio?: CAT TTM payout ratio is down -17.82% year-over-year
How far is CAT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?: CAT TTM payout ratio is currently -98.80% 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 78.44% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next earnings release?: The next earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

22.79%3.42%+17.66%

September 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CAT quarterly payout ratio is 22.79%, up +17.66% on September 30, 2026
Historical Performance: CAT quarterly payout ratio is down -25.89% year-over-year, down -4.00% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CAT quarterly payout ratio is currently -91.91% below its historical high of 281.82% set on December 31, 1990
3-Year Low Comparison: CAT quarterly payout ratio is +17.66% above its 3-year low of 19.37% reached on June 30, 2026
Sector Comparison: CAT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 76.60% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

CAT Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	22.79%	+17.7%	-25.9%	-4.0%	-46.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.95%	–	+26.2%	-15.0%	-58.6%
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 12, 26	24.63%	-7.1%	-17.8%	-13.0%	-46.1%
Price	Nov 12, 26	$606.71	-29.1%	+5.9%	+153.1%	+189.9%
TTM Dividend Yield	Nov 12, 26	1.04%	+44.4%	+2.0%	-50.2%	-49.3%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$749.00M	+7.6%	+5.9%	+13.0%	+23.4%
TTM Dividend	Nov 12, 26	$6.28	+1.9%	+7.5%	+25.6%	+46.7%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$3.29B	+0.9%	+23.3%	+0.3%	+185.2%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$20.68B	+0.7%	+17.3%	+23.0%	+66.9%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 30, 26	$7.13	-8.2%	+46.0%	+30.8%	+173.9%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

CAT Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	30.75%	N/A	-25.9%
3Y	33.65%	Mar 31, 25	-32.3%
5Y	42.64%	Dec 31, 22	-46.5%
All	281.82%	Dec 31, 90	-91.9%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

CAT Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	19.37%	Jun 30, 26	+17.7%
3Y	19.37%	Jun 30, 26	+17.7%
5Y	19.37%	Jun 30, 26	+17.7%
All	-539.76%	Dec 31, 15	+104.2%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2026	22.79%	+17.7%
Jun 2026	19.37%	-29.8%
Mar 2026	27.59%	-6.2%
Dec 2025	29.40%	-4.4%
Sep 2025	30.75%	+1.2%
Jun 2025	30.38%	-9.7%
Mar 2025	33.65%	+38.1%
Dec 2024	24.37%	-12.1%
Sep 2024	27.73%	+17.1%
Jun 2024	23.69%	+4.4%
Mar 2024	22.70%	-8.4%
Dec 2023	24.77%	+4.3%
Sep 2023	23.74%	+12.3%
Jun 2023	21.14%	-33.8%
Mar 2023	31.93%	-25.1%
Dec 2022	42.64%	+37.4%
Sep 2022	31.03%	-12.3%
Jun 2022	35.39%	-8.6%
Mar 2022	38.71%	+37.0%
Dec 2021	28.25%	-33.5%
Sep 2021	42.51%	+6.6%
Jun 2021	39.89%	+8.7%
Mar 2021	36.71%	-48.9%
Dec 2020	71.79%	-13.7%
Sep 2020	83.16%	-31.6%
Jun 2020	121.57%	+134.3%
Mar 2020	51.88%	+0.2%
Dec 2019	51.78%	+33.8%
Sep 2019	38.69%	+27.3%
Jun 2019	30.39%	+15.9%
Mar 2019	26.22%	-45.7%
Dec 2018	48.33%	+63.3%
Sep 2018	29.59%	+8.3%
Jun 2018	27.33%	-2.4%
Mar 2018	28.01%	+178.4%
Dec 2017	-35.72%	-182.2%
Sep 2017	43.45%	-23.2%
Jun 2017	56.54%	-75.7%
Mar 2017	232.99%	+702.8%
Dec 2016	-38.65%	-124.3%
Sep 2016	159.01%	+95.4%
Jun 2016	81.37%	-50.6%
Mar 2016	164.71%	+130.5%
Dec 2015	-539.76%	-532.5%
Sep 2015	124.80%	+110.3%
Jun 2015	59.35%	+55.9%
Mar 2015	38.06%	-31.3%
Dec 2014	55.44%	+28.6%
Sep 2014	43.10%	+15.5%
Jun 2014	37.33%	-9.9%
Mar 2014	41.41%	+9.3%
Dec 2013	37.87%	-7.3%
Sep 2013	40.84%	+15.2%
Jun 2013	35.44%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2013	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 2012	97.14%	+387.7%
Sep 2012	19.92%	+13.5%
Jun 2012	17.55%	-5.1%
Mar 2012	18.50%	-2.7%
Dec 2011	19.01%	-26.1%
Sep 2011	25.74%	-7.4%
Jun 2011	27.79%	+22.9%
Mar 2011	22.61%	-20.2%
Dec 2010	28.34%	-18.0%
Sep 2010	34.58%	-4.3%
Jun 2010	36.15%	-67.4%
Mar 2010	111.02%	-13.0%
Dec 2009	127.67%	+91.8%
Sep 2009	66.58%	-4.9%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2009	70.00%	+136.2%
Mar 2009	-193.13%	-604.5%
Dec 2008	38.28%	+29.8%
Sep 2008	29.49%	+47.6%
Jun 2008	19.98%	-17.4%
Mar 2008	24.19%	+3.5%
Dec 2007	23.38%	-6.2%
Sep 2007	24.92%	+6.3%
Jun 2007	23.45%	-0.8%
Mar 2007	23.65%	+7.0%
Dec 2006	22.11%	-13.3%
Sep 2006	25.49%	+59.6%
Jun 2006	15.97%	-20.2%
Mar 2006	20.00%	+0.1%
Dec 2005	19.98%	-21.2%
Sep 2005	25.34%	+38.5%
Jun 2005	18.29%	-24.6%
Mar 2005	24.27%	-3.8%
Dec 2004	25.23%	-10.9%
Sep 2004	28.31%	+26.2%
Jun 2004	22.44%	-25.8%
Mar 2004	30.24%	-18.8%
Dec 2003	37.25%	-31.7%
Sep 2003	54.50%	+38.5%
Dec 2002	39.34%	-30.2%
Sep 2002	56.34%	-21.6%
Dec 2001	71.86%	+22.8%
Sep 2001	58.54%	+32.1%
Dec 2000	44.32%	-18.2%
Sep 2000	54.17%	+12.6%
Dec 1999	48.12%	-9.2%
Sep 1999	52.97%	+49.0%
Dec 1998	35.55%	+8.6%
Sep 1998	32.74%	+60.5%
Jun 1998	20.40%	-4.7%
Mar 1998	21.40%	+3.8%
Dec 1997	20.62%	-15.6%
Sep 1997	24.42%	+41.6%
Jun 1997	17.24%	-10.6%
Mar 1997	19.29%	-3.3%
Dec 1996	19.95%	-19.7%
Sep 1996	24.84%	+36.6%
Jun 1996	18.18%	-20.9%
Mar 1996	22.97%	-1.5%
Dec 1995	23.33%	-28.0%
Sep 1995	32.39%	+109.2%
Jun 1995	15.48%	-7.1%
Mar 1995	16.67%	+55.1%
Dec 1994	10.75%	-15.4%
Sep 1994	12.70%	+103.2%
Jun 1994	6.25%	-20.0%
Mar 1994	7.81%	-41.9%
Dec 1993	13.45%	+287.6%
Sep 1993	3.47%	-84.5%
Jun 1993	22.39%	-49.3%
Mar 1993	44.12%	+6,784.8%
Dec 1992	-0.66%	-101.0%
Sep 1992	65.22%	+330.5%
Jun 1992	-28.30%	-149.1%
Mar 1992	-11.36%	-16.5%
Dec 1991	-9.75%	+88.0%
Sep 1991	-81.08%	+54.1%
Jun 1991	-176.47%	-88.2%
Mar 1991	-93.75%	-133.3%
Dec 1990	281.82%	+407.2%
Sep 1990	55.56%	-17.6%
Jun 1990	67.39%	+122.4%
Mar 1990	30.30%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CAT?: As of today, CAT quarterly payout ratio is 22.79%
What is CAT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?: CAT quarterly payout ratio was up +17.66% on September 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in CAT quarterly payout ratio?: CAT quarterly payout ratio is down -25.89% year-over-year
How far is CAT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?: CAT quarterly payout ratio is currently -91.91% 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 76.60% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next earnings release?: The next earnings release for CAT is on February 2, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

CAT Official Website www.caterpillar.com
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18230/000001823026000003/0000018230-26-000003-index.htm
CAT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CAT
CAT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cat