Caterpillar's last quarterly dividend of $1.2 per share was on Oct 21, 2022 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.62 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.99%.
Caterpillar's dividend yield of 1.99% is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.45%, Caterpillar's dividend yield is 37% higher. Historically CAT's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
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 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 8%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | $1.2 | normal |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | $1.2 | normal |
| Apr 22, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | $1.11 | normal | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Dec 8, 2021 | $1.11 | normal |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $1.11 | normal |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $1.11 | normal |
| Apr 23, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | $1.03 | normal |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | Dec 9, 2020 | $1.03 | normal |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 | $1.03 | normal |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 | Jun 10, 2020 | $1.03 | normal |
| Apr 17, 2020 | May 20, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 | $1.03 | normal |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | Dec 11, 2019 | $1.03 | normal |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | $1.03 | normal |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $1.03 | normal |
| Apr 18, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Apr 10, 2019 | $0.86 | normal |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 | Dec 12, 2018 | $0.86 | normal |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 | $0.86 | normal |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 | $0.86 | normal |
| Apr 20, 2018 | May 19, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 | $0.78 | normal |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 | Dec 13, 2017 | $0.78 | normal |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $0.78 | normal |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 | $0.78 | normal |
| Apr 20, 2017 | May 20, 2017 | $0.77 | normal | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2017 | Dec 14, 2016 | $0.77 | normal |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Nov 19, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 | $0.77 | normal |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Aug 20, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $0.77 | normal |
| Apr 21, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | $0.77 | normal |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 | Dec 9, 2015 | $0.77 | normal |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 | $0.77 | normal |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | $0.77 | normal |
Caterpillar's payout ratio of 33.4% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 26.7%, Caterpillar's payout ratio is 25% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMI Cummins Inc | 2.46% | $6.04 | 44.7% |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 1.99% | $4.62 | 33.4% |
| DE Deere & Co | 0.99% | $4.36 | 21.6% |
| GE General Electric Co | 0.37% | $0.32 | N/A |
Yes, Caterpillar has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CAT has been paying dividends since 1994.
Currently CAT's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in January 2023.
Caterpillar's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 21, 2022. The dividend amount was $1.2 per share.
On an annual basis CAT pays $4.62 per share.
Caterpillar's current dividend yield is 1.99%.
Caterpillar pays dividends quarterly.
Caterpillar's dividend payout ratio is 33.4%.
Caterpillar's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.