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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $279,705, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $174,101.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $340.0 and $420.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Caterpillar options trades today is 772.38 with a total volume of 627.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Caterpillar's big money trades within a strike price range of $340.0 to $420.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734538523_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$64.2</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$129.8K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$48.6</td>
<td>$47.3</td>
<td>$48.55</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.01</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">353</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 483,092, the price of CAT is up by 0.81%, reaching $378.84.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Caterpillar</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $483.3333333333333.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $460. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $475. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $515. 
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Looking At Caterpillar's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 25 options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 48% bullish and 24%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 24 are puts, for a total amount of $1,729,517, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $26,025.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $300.0 to $410.0 for Caterpillar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Caterpillar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Caterpillar's whale trades within a strike price range from $300.0 to $410.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Caterpillar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734026575_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.45</td>
<td>$34.75</td>
<td>$35.01</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$122.5K</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$116.0K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.25</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$28.89</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$115.5K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.15</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$28.66</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$29.07</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$101.7K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
In light of the recent options history for Caterpillar, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 889,689, the CAT's price is down by -1.21%, now at $384.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 53 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $453.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $460. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $365. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $515. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $475. 
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Behind the Scenes of Caterpillar's Latest Options Trends

Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $435 to $460.

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Analyst Ratings

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Raises Price Target to $460

In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $403.7, a high estimate of $500.00, and a low estimate of $295.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.83% from the previous average price target of $374.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733497224_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Caterpillar by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Volkmann</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$299.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$332.00</td>
<td>$349.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$456.00</td>
<td>$399.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Feniger</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$434.00</td>
<td>$376.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Caterpillar. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Caterpillar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Caterpillar's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Caterpillar's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Caterpillar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Caterpillar Better</h2>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Caterpillar's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Caterpillar's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -4.19%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Caterpillar's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 15.3%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Caterpillar's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 13.49%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Caterpillar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.91%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.95, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
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Demystifying Caterpillar: Insights From 10 Analyst Reviews

Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $455 to $475.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Raises Price Target to $475

A large exercise of company stock options by Anthony Fassino, Group President at Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on December 2, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: In an insider options sale disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000018230/000110465924124678//Archives/edgar/data/18230/000110465924124678/0001104659-24-124678-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, Fassino, Group President at Caterpillar, exercised stock options for 9,133 shares of CAT. The transaction value amounted to $2,506,095.
During Tuesday's morning session, Caterpillar shares down by 0.13%, currently priced at $402.0. Considering the current price, Fassino's 9,133 shares have a total value of $2,506,095.
<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>Caterpillar: Delving into Financials</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Caterpillar's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.19% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 35.42%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Caterpillar's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 5.09.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Caterpillar's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.95. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Caterpillar's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.69 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.04 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.12, the company's market valuation exceeds industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions should be considered alongside other factors when making investment decisions, as they can offer important insights.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Group President At Caterpillar Exercises Options Worth $2.51M

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Caterpillar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $360,704, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $851,386.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $155.0 and $430.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Caterpillar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Caterpillar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $430.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732912254_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$200.8K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
<td align="right">596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$183.1K</td>
<td align="right">197</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td align="right">623</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$46.65</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$109.9K</td>
<td align="right">373</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td align="right">378</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,961,635, the price of CAT is up by 0.61%, reaching $406.16.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 66 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $348.75.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $365. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Sell rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $295. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Underperform rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $435. 
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Wall Street eyes 2025 with confidence as JPMorgan declares the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas">U.S. will remain</a> the global growth leader.
While Europe wrestles with structural woes, the emerging markets face headwinds from high interest rates and a strong dollar. Meanwhile, the U.S. is powering ahead, fueled by an AI-driven spending spree and robust capital market activity.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">AI Spending: A $1 Trillion Juggernaut</h1>
Artificial intelligence is sparking a capital expenditure boom that dwarfs anything seen in decades. The Magnificent 7 — Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) — plan to invest over $500 billion into capex and R&amp;D next year, roughly 25% of their combined sales.
JPMorgan estimates the broader AI ecosystem could surpass $1 trillion in spending by the end of the year. This includes costs for infrastructure, engineering talent and data center upkeep.
While this AI frenzy promises to drive earnings growth, JPMorgan analysts warn of potential pitfalls. Capital misallocation and lofty growth expectations could draw investor skepticism by late 2025. 
Still, the long-term AI opportunity is undeniable, and JPMorgan sees key players poised to capitalize.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42137929/2025-us-economy-outlook-cloudier-than-normal-jpmorgan-says-boom-bust-scenarios">2025 US Economy Outlook &#8216;Cloudier Than Normal,&#8217; JPMorgan Says: Boom, Bust Scenarios</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Broad Earnings Recovery</h1>
JPMorgan projects a bounce-back year for earnings growth in 2025. S&amp;P 500 companies are projected to achieve an 11.4% earnings increase with all 11 sectors turning positive after 2024&#8217;s uneven performance.
Meanwhile, small-cap Russell 2000 firms should see rebounding with double-digit earnings growth after enduring two years of declines.
Even the Magnificent 7 are expected to sustain a 15% growth rate.
JPMorgan analysts note a surprising upside could emerge if borrowing costs or the U.S. dollar ease. This should boost S&amp;P 500 earnings by 1% for every 2% drop in the dollar.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Picks: Who's In JPMorgan's Cart?</h1>
Here are a few of the top picks per theme, from JPMorgan&#8217;s 2025 outlook, which the firm has an Overweight (OW) rating on:
<ul>
<li>AI Winners: Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).</li>
<li>Deregulation Darlings: Apple, ExxonMobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Baker Hughes Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).</li>
<li>America First Beneficiaries: Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), and more.</li>
</ul>
With an AI boom, a broad earnings recovery, and pro-American policies potentially reshaping the landscape, JPMorgan's 2025 vision sets a bold tone for the year ahead. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>23.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FAST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$132.8K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$307.50</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>937</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 302 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 21728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23706 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 207 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 5285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FAST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 172 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 331 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 781 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.8K, with a price of $6650.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 116 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $3700.0 per contract. There were 224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 781 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $3715.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $307.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $2550.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 753 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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9 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>269</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td>160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>204</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>124</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>354</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 8764 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1984 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 30 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1211 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 269 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 160 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRS#NASDAQ">DRS</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $347.0 per contract. There were 204 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 212 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $2000.0 per contract. There were 323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 786 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 124 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 212 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $2552.0 per contract. There were 354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $5580.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 0 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

8 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Caterpillar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $225,945, and 4 are calls, amounting to $165,460.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $230.0 to $420.0 for Caterpillar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Caterpillar options trades today is 639.5 with a total volume of 453.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Caterpillar's big money trades within a strike price range of $230.0 to $420.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732043734_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$154.75</td>
<td>$153.7</td>
<td>$154.75</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td>115</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$25.45</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>784</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$18.23</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>66</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Caterpillar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 822,171, the price of CAT is down -0.4% at $382.94. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $348.75.
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In the wake of Donald Trump&#8217;s recent election victory, companies are rushing to tap into the US bond market, taking advantage of favorable conditions. Firms such as Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) have collectively raised over $50 billion in the past week.
What Happened: The surge in corporate borrowing is driven by a rally in credit and equity markets, which has pushed borrowing costs to historic lows. Investors are optimistic about potential tax cuts boosting profits, leading to a decrease in corporate borrowing costs relative to U.S. Treasuries, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5f9eb247-2851-4da7-ac19-62761fb46d1d">reported</a> The Financial Times on Friday. The U.S. investment-grade bond spreads were at 0.8 percentage points late Thursday, nearing their lowest since 1998.
Banks have been quick to capitalize on these conditions, with significant activity in the financial sector. 
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Following Trump&#8217;s election, bond yields have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/24/11/41887642/bond-etfs-slide-as-fed-cuts-clash-with-trumps-fiscal-agenda">continued to rise</a>, complicating the Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to ease borrowing costs. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.34%, influenced by speculation surrounding Trump&#8217;s fiscal agenda.
Trump&#8217;s reelection has had a profound impact on financial markets, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41977313/will-trumps-election-win-push-sp-500-even-higher-in-final-weeks-of-2024-over-75-say">S&amp;P 500 Index</a> reaching new all-time highs since the election. This contrasts the volatility experienced by the emerging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41984852/trumps-red-wave-pushes-emerging-market-stocks-to-2-month-lows-volatility-expected-to-remain-elevated">market stocks dropping</a> to levels last seen in mid-September.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58c6ab8cb85e9300015f1adb/richard-close">Canaccord Genuity analyst Richard Close</a> downgraded the rating for Doximity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCS#NYSE">DOCS</a>) from Buy to Hold but raised the price target from $40 to $60. Doximity shares closed at $58.05 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOCS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Glenn Mattson downgraded SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained the price target of $7. SoundHound AI shares closed at $7.56 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOUN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60acdb90c878010001d55eee/jonathan-wolleben">Phillip Securities analyst Jonathan Wolleben</a> downgraded the rating for Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) from Buy to Accumulate but raised the price target from $420 to $485. Spotify shares closed at $419.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPOT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic analyst Edward Lewis downgraded Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $84 to $77. Starbucks shares closed at $98.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso downgraded the rating for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from In-Line to Underperform but increased the price target from $321 to $365. Caterpillar shares closed at $393.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Needham cut the price target for Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTX#NASDAQ">HRTX</a>) from $5 to $4. Needham analyst Serge Belanger maintained a Buy rating. Heron Therapeutics shares closed at $1.28 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs raised Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) price target from $132 to $148. Goldman Sachs analyst Stephen Laszczyk maintained a Buy rating. Live Nation shares settled at $129.67 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler raised Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>) price target from $93 to $120. Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintained an Overweight rating. Shift4 Payments shares closed at $99.12 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FOUR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Phillip Securities boosted Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) price target from $420 to $485. Phillip Securities analyst Jonathan Wolleben downgraded the stock from Buy to Accumulate. Spotify shares closed at $419.39 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPOT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic cut Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) price target from $84 to $77. Redburn Atlantic analyst Edward Lewis downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. Starbucks shares closed at $98.80 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Evercore ISI Group boosted Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) price target from $321 to $365. Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso downgraded the stock from In-Line to Underperform. Caterpillar shares closed at $393.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) from $120 to $160. Baird analyst Catherine Ramsey maintained an Outperform rating. Natera shares closed at $135.12 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTRA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso downgrades Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from In-Line to Underperform and raises the price target from $321 to $365.

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Following Donald Trump&#8216;s election victory, stocks of companies focused on reshoring production to the U.S. surged sharply this week, driven by expectations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">more protectionist policies.</a>
The American Reshoring ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSHO#NYSE">RSHO</a>)—a fund investing in 30 companies committing to reshoring their production lines back home—jumped over 8% in the week, outpacing broader market indices. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 5% and on par with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Expert Sees A Reshoring Boom Ahead</h3>
Trump&#8217;s win has reignited investor optimism around reshoring, with policies likely to push U.S. companies to prioritize domestic production over cheaper overseas options.
"The case for reshoring is now well set with the Trump presidency," said Maurits Pots, CEO of Tema ETFs, in an exclusive Benzinga interview.
The new administration is expected to support trade protectionism and tariff increases, a strategy Maurits emphasized as a "key driver of reshoring and domestic manufacturing growth." 
"Companies used to think about what was my lowest cost of production," Pots said. "Now they're asking, ‘where can I get more secure, closer-to-home production?' Security in supply chains is increasingly outpacing cost in importance," he added. 
This shift towards U.S.-centered manufacturing appears to reflect market anticipation that the administration will implement policies with a "primarily U.S. focus," especially after the potential of a red sweep.
Heavy equipment manufacturers, often seen as bellwethers for industrial sentiment, were among the big winners this week. Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) rose more than 8% post-election, signaling investors' heightened interest in U.S. industrial stocks.
Maurits highlighted a similar trend with equipment companies, such as Terex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEX#NYSE">TEX</a>) .
He noted that these stocks "had very strong moves recently, indicating that expectations of a reacceleration in American capex will be a focus point for the administration."
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"We believe tariffs may ultimately prove less harsh than threatened," said Pots, "but the mere uncertainty around tariffs will itself already form a catalyst for reshoring as companies increasingly value supply chain security and stability."
According to Pot, the Trump administration's stance could also discourage "nearshoring" — the trend of moving production closer to the U.S., but not quite on its soil, such as to Mexico. 
With Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods, Mexico's appeal as a manufacturing hub may diminish, further driving interest in truly domestic production.
Interestingly, Pot highlighted that most of the reshoring incentives introduced during the Biden administration, including substantial investment packages like the CHIPS Act, have been concentrated in Republican-led states. 
This aspect of the fund distribution could protect these initiatives from potential rollback under Trump, as they align with his administration's agenda of strengthening U.S. manufacturing.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Victory Triggers 'Reshoring' Rally As Supply Chain Security Outweighs Cost

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Caterpillar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 10% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $236,031, and 7 are calls, amounting to $344,639.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $310.0 and $450.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Caterpillar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Caterpillar's whale trades within a strike price range from $310.0 to $450.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Caterpillar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731078931_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$151.9K</td>
<td align="right">772</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$87.7</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$86.0K</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$51.9</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td align="right">686</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$52.65</td>
<td>$48.75</td>
<td>$50.8</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
In light of the recent options history for Caterpillar, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Caterpillar Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 600,508, the price of CAT is down by -2.81%, reaching $396.72.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 87 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $372.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Sell rating on Caterpillar with a target price of $295. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Underperform rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $500. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $435. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Underweight with a price target of $332. 
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Caterpillar's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

On November 7, it was revealed in an SEC filing that Anthony Fassino, Group President at Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Thursday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000018230/000110465924115375//Archives/edgar/data/18230/000110465924115375/0001104659-24-115375-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, Fassino, Group President at Caterpillar, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 8,000 shares of CAT, resulting in a transaction value of $2,162,777.
The Friday morning market activity shows Caterpillar shares down by 2.51%, trading at $397.95. This implies a total value of $2,162,777 for Fassino's 8,000 shares.
<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer of heavy equipment, power solutions, and locomotives. It is currently the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment. The company is divided into four reportable segments: construction industries, resource industries, energy and transportation, and Cat Financial. Its products are available through a dealer network that covers the globe with about 2,700 branches maintained by 160 dealers. Cat Financial provides retail financing for machinery and engines to its customers, in addition to wholesale financing for dealers, which increases the likelihood of Caterpillar product sales.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Caterpillar's Financials</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Caterpillar's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.19% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 35.42%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Caterpillar's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 5.09.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, Caterpillar faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/E ratio of 18.95, Caterpillar's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.08, Caterpillar's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.29, Caterpillar demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000018230">Check Out The Full List Of Caterpillar's Insider Trades.</a>
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