Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is next scheduled to report earnings on Aug 4, 2026 (before market open). The consensus analyst EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $6.25.
Heading into this report, the model's fair value estimate sits 46.0% below the current price (model fair value differential below current price). Descriptive context only — not a forecast of the earnings result.
Equity Rank computed model fair value for CAT from 10 independent valuation methods with sufficient data. 0 place fair value above the current price of $871.00, and 10 place it below. The model-blended estimate lands at $470.26 — a model fair value differential of 46.0% below the current price under these model assumptions. The larger group places fair value below the current price.
Equity Rank's fundamental strength composite scores CAT at 68.4/100 (B, Solid), blending profitability, balance-sheet, and cash-flow quality. Over the trailing three years, free cash flow has compounded at +25.8% per year and gross margin has moved +2.9 pp. Its SAVE composite score has moved +0.9 over the past 30 days.
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is analyzed on Equity Rank using the S·A·V·E framework: Sentiment, Analyst consensus, Valuation (DCF, Graham, multiples), and Earnings quality. The consensus fair value is a blend of multiple models designed to surface potential mispricings versus current market price.
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