CAT Caterpillar dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Caterpillar's last dividend of $1.41 per share was on Oct 21, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $5.42 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.36%.
Key dates
- CAT last dividend date: Oct 21, 2024
CAT dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
Caterpillar's dividend yield of 1.36% is higher than the Industrials sector and its peers average but lower than the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.34%, Caterpillar's dividend yield is only 1.5% higher. Historically CAT's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Caterpillar has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of CAT show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 8% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 61% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 33%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | $1.41 | 1.39% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $1.41 | 1.53% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $1.3 | 1.47% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $1.3 | 1.79% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $1.3 | 2.01% |
| Jul 19, 2023 | $1.3 | 1.86% |
| Apr 21, 2023 | $1.2 | 2.18% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $1.2 | 1.92% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | $1.2 | 2.43% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | $1.2 | 2.52% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | $1.11 | 2.05% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $1.11 | 1.97% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | $1.11 | 2.13% |
| Jul 19, 2021 | $1.11 | 2.07% |
| Apr 23, 2021 | $1.03 | 1.79% |
| Jan 19, 2021 | $1.03 | 2.12% |
| Oct 23, 2020 | $1.03 | 2.44% |
| Jul 17, 2020 | $1.03 | 3.01% |
| Apr 17, 2020 | $1.03 | 3.54% |
| Jan 17, 2020 | $1.03 | 2.67% |
| Oct 18, 2019 | $1.03 | 2.89% |
| Jul 19, 2019 | $1.03 | 2.65% |
| Apr 18, 2019 | $0.86 | 2.4% |
| Jan 18, 2019 | $0.86 | 2.46% |
| Oct 19, 2018 | $0.86 | 2.5% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | $0.86 | 2.3% |
| Apr 20, 2018 | $0.78 | 2.04% |
| Jan 19, 2018 | $0.78 | 1.83% |
| Oct 20, 2017 | $0.78 | 2.36% |
| Jul 18, 2017 | $0.78 | 2.89% |
| Apr 20, 2017 | $0.77 | 3.25% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.77 | 3.3% |
| Oct 20, 2016 | $0.77 | 3.56% |
| Jul 18, 2016 | $0.77 | 3.86% |
| Apr 21, 2016 | $0.77 | 3.92% |
| Jan 15, 2016 | $0.77 | 5.03% |
| Oct 22, 2015 | $0.77 | 4.15% |
| Jul 16, 2015 | $0.77 | 3.43% |
| Apr 16, 2015 | $0.7 | 3.32% |
| Jan 15, 2015 | $0.7 | 3.2% |
Caterpillar dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Caterpillar's payout ratio of 25% is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.6%, Caterpillar's payout ratio is 23% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CAT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMI Cummins Inc | 1.88% | $7 | 46.1% |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 1.36% | $5.42 | 25% |
| ASTE Astec Industries Inc | 1.36% | $0.52 | N/A |
| DE Deere & Co | 1.32% | $5.88 | 20% |
| GE General Electric Co | 0.51% | $0.92 | 16% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Caterpillar pay a dividend?
Yes, Caterpillar has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CAT has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was CAT's last dividend?
Caterpillar's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 21, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.41 per share.
How much dividend does Caterpillar pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CAT pays $5.42 per share.
What is Caterpillar's dividend yield?
Caterpillar's current dividend yield is 1.36%.
How often does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Caterpillar pays dividends quarterly.
What is Caterpillar's dividend payout ratio?
Caterpillar's dividend payout ratio is 25%.
Does Caterpillar pay a good dividend?
Caterpillar's dividend yield is in line with the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.