On August 11, Caterpillar rose 3.18% in regular trading, trading at approximately $864.25/share, with turnover of $185 million. The rally was driven by continued positive sentiment following the company's record Q2 earnings, reinforced by fresh analyst endorsements.
On the news front, Evercore ISI adjusted its price target on Caterpillar to $1,045 from $1,103 while maintaining its Outperform rating. This follows a wave of bullish analyst actions post-earnings, with JPMorgan setting a $1,100 target, UBS raising to $925, and RBC lifting to $897. The consensus rating stands at Overweight with a mean target of approximately $982.
The underlying catalyst remains the blockbuster Q2 report released on August 4, in which Caterpillar posted revenue of $20.54 billion — its first quarter ever surpassing $20 billion — representing a 24% year-over-year increase and handily beating the $19.2 billion estimate. Adjusted EPS came in at $8.17, exceeding consensus of $6.2 by over 30%. AI data center construction drove a 35% surge in construction equipment sales, while power and energy revenue grew 17%. Diesel power equipment orders are backlogged through 2028, and the company raised its full-year guidance.
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