Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Dividend
Dividend Aristocrat — 29+ consecutive years of dividend increases.
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $6.00 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.50 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | April 24, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 32% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 29 |
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.89%, distributing $6.00 per share annually ($1.50 per quarter). The company operates in the Industrials sector.
CAT has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years, making it a Dividend Aristocrat — an S&P 500 company with at least 25 straight years of dividend increases.
With a payout ratio of 32%, CAT pays out roughly 32% of its earnings as dividends.
The next ex-dividend date for CAT is April 24, 2026. You must own shares before that date to receive the next payment, which is scheduled for May 20, 2026.
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