Caterpillar's stock price surged 5.01% during Monday's trading session, marking a significant upward movement for the industrial giant.
The rally appears to be driven by a series of positive analyst actions. UBS raised its price target on Caterpillar to $677 from $581 while maintaining a Neutral rating. Truist Securities increased its target to $786 from $729 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Additionally, DA Davidson lifted its target to $650 from $569, maintaining a Neutral stance.
Other analyst firms also showed confidence in the company, with Citigroup maintaining its Buy rating and Morgan Stanley adjusting its price target upward to $425 from $400 while keeping an Underweight rating. These multiple upward revisions in price targets from various financial institutions contributed to investor optimism and buying activity throughout the trading day.
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