CAT ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Caterpillar, Inc.
CAT dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | ≈ Aug 3, 2026 | $1.63 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ≈ May 4, 2026 | $1.51 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ≈ Feb 3, 2026 | $1.51 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ≈ Nov 3, 2025 | $1.51 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ≈ Aug 4, 2025 | $1.51 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ≈ May 5, 2025 | $1.41 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | ≈ Feb 4, 2025 | $1.41 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | ≈ Nov 4, 2024 | $1.41 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | ≈ Aug 5, 2024 | $1.41 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | ≈ May 3, 2024 | $1.30 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | ≈ Feb 2, 2024 | $1.30 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from CAT's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is CAT's next ex-dividend date?
CAT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 19, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 16, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is CAT's dividend?
CAT most recently paid about $1.63 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $6.1716 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is CAT's dividend yield?
CAT's dividend yield is about 0.77%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $799.37 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does CAT pay its dividend?
CAT pays quarterly. The payment date for the Oct 19, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on CAT's usual timing we estimate about Nov 2, 2026.
Has CAT grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, CAT paid $6.16 per share, which was 7.3% higher than the 4 payments before that ($5.74). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of CAT pay?
At the current yield of 0.77%, $10,000 invested in CAT would pay roughly $77 a year in dividends, or about $6 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has CAT made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year CAT's share price changed by +69.8%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +71.0%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?