CAT eps in a glimpse
Analyst Rating Consensus
66
Ratings
CAT Price Target
Highest Price Target
$515.00
42.44% Upside
)Mean Price Target
$300.11
-16.99% Downside
)Lowest Price Target
$93.00
-74.28% Downside
)CAT Recent Analyst Ratings
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
How EPS can be helpful
Understanding the true essence of Earnings Per Share (EPS) for a company can be a complex endeavor. EPS, essentially a measure of a company's profitability on a per-share basis, is often used by investors as a barometer of financial health. However, it's crucial to recognize that EPS can be subject to manipulation through various accounting techniques and management strategies.
CAT Earnings History
After EPS - Where did the stock go?
Frequently Asked Questions
Brokerage firms have given CAT stock an average recommendation of Buy. 66 analysts have given their ratings to CAT out of which 14 analysts have given strong buy call, 23 analysts have given buy call, 20 analysts rate it hold, 8 analysts advocate strong sell call, and 1 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of $300.11 gives the stock implied upside of roughly -16.99% over the next year or so.
Analysts suggest CAT's stock price would rise to a high of $515.00.
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CAT stock price could move to $93.00.
CAT stock has an average analyst estimate of $300.11.
CAT shares are currently trading -16.99% below this price target.
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $5.17 versus consensus estimates of $5.34, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $5.52.
CAT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.52 and -$0.09 for the whole year.
The analysts have projected 3.5% EPS growth for CAT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.48% in the past five years.