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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 & 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.

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Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.19%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $187.63 billion. 
Buying $100 In CAT: If an investor had bought $100 of CAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $313.02 today based on a price of $398.94 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751904913_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Caterpillar 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

As Wall Street looks ahead to the July 4 holiday weekend, a wave of optimism ripples through the trading floor, with seasoned investors poised to capitalize <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46236448/exclusive-2025s-first-half-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-nvidia-tesla-apple-stock-rank">on emerging opportunities.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breaking Out: Freeport-McMoRan</h2>
On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/07/02/final-trades-amgen-caterpillar-honeywell-and-freeport-mcmoran.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington, managing partner of Requisite Capital Management, said Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) had resistance at $43 to $45 since 2021 and looks like it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCX">breaking out above that</a>.
Supporting her view, Scotiabank analyst Orest Wowkodaw, on June 16, upgraded Freeport-McMoRan from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and raised the price target from $43 to $48.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unlocking Value: Honeywell</h2>
Kevin Simpson, founder and CIO of Capital Wealth Planning, selected Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), stating that the breakup value will unlock shareholder value.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sales Surge: Caterpillar&#8217;s Strategy</h2>
Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, said Caterpillar Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) engagement with its customers is going to increase sales.
Lending support to his choice, Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges, on June 24, maintained Caterpillar with a Buy and raised the price target from $370 to $420
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Price Action:
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<li>FCX shares rose 3.9% to close at $45.77 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Honeywell rose 0.2% to settle at $239.26 during the session.</li>
<li>Caterpillar shares gained 1.9% to settle at $398.43 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Amgen shares rose 2.2% to close at $296.85 on Wednesday.</li>
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Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are no longer a distant dream or science fiction—they're hitting roads, farms and factories worldwide as breakthroughs in artificial intelligence spark a commercial revolution across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/autonomous-vehicles">a $1.2 trillion industry.</a>
In a report shared with clients on Tuesday, Bank of America indicated that AVs have reached a pivotal inflection point thanks to dramatic advances in AI, simulation, and computing power.
To date, autonomous robotaxis have completed 186 million commercial miles as of April 2025. These vehicles are now operating in seven global cities, with plans to expand into 20 additional markets in the near future.
&#8220;Autonomous vehicles are having their ‘ChatGPT moment' and are no longer a moonshot," said the bank&#8217;s analyst Martyn Briggs. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI, Not Just Automation, Is Driving The AV Revolution</h2>
Unlike earlier generations of self-driving systems, which relied on hard-coded software and maps, the latest wave of AVs is driven by "physical AI," according to the report.
This includes neural networks that continuously learn from real-world data and simulation environments known as "digital twins," which drastically reduce the need for on-road testing.
New capabilities like language models are adding "reasoning and interpretability to driving decisions," Briggs said, while supercomputers integrated into vehicles are enabling autonomous driving in new geographies and use cases.
The cost to deploy AVs is also falling. Hardware, such as LiDAR sensors, is getting cheaper.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Potential: Not Just Cars—Everything That Moves</h2>
The AV market is broader than just robotaxis. While cars represent a $700 billion opportunity by 2040, Bank of America estimates the total addressable market doubles to $1.2 trillion when including autonomous trucks, public transit, agricultural and mining vehicles. 
Some off-road AVs are already commercially available, with reported gains of 30% in productivity and 50% labor cost savings in industries like agriculture and mining.
Robotrucks are set to disrupt the $4 trillion global freight market. Autonomous trucking is accelerating fast, with 90 active pilot programs worldwide—two-thirds of which target long-haul freight. 
Seven of these pilots are nearing commercialization, with the goal of large-scale rollouts by 2027. Briggs said the freight industry is poised for transformation as AVs address "structural challenges like driver shortages" while reducing costs.
The story is no longer just about cars: &#8220;Anything that moves could become autonomous," Briggs said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to Invest In Autonomous Vehicle Market: 28 Stocks To Watch</h3>
The Bank of America report identifies 28 publicly traded companies across six sub-sectors—vehicle manufacturers, mobility platforms, software, sensors, semiconductors and insurance—with a combined market cap of approximately $9 trillion.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs):
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<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): Dominates autonomous mining trucks</li>
<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>): Precision farming with autonomous tractors</li>
<li>Toyota Motor Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYOF#OTC">TOYOF</a>) and Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMLF#OTC">HYMLF</a>): Partnered with Waymo and Aurora</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>): Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autopilot EVs</li>
<li>Daimler Truck Holding AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTGHF#OTC">DTGHF</a>): Global leader in heavy-duty autonomous trucks</li>
<li>Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>): Integrating LiDAR and autopilot tech into smart vehicles</li>
</ul>
Mobility Platforms:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): Expanding AV ride-hailing with Waymo, Aurora and WeRide partnerships</li>
</ul>
Software Providers:
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Building purpose-built AVs through Zoox</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): Operating Waymo robotaxis across U.S. cities</li>
<li>Dassault Systemes SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASTF#OTC">DASTF</a>): Offers digital twin simulations and AV design platforms</li>
<li>Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Pony.ai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>): Operating robotaxis and robotrucks in China</li>
</ul>
Sensor Companies:
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<li>Aptiv PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>), Denso Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNZOF#OTC">DNZOF</a>), Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGM#NASDAQ">ALGM</a>): Supplying ADAS sensors, radar, and steering systems</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) and RoboSense (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEDSF#OTC">XEDSF</a>): Global leaders in LiDAR tech</li>
</ul>
Semiconductor Leaders:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): AV chips, AI training, simulation, and supercomputing platforms</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>): Enabling computer vision and ADAS systems</li>
<li>Infineon Technologies AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFNNF#OTC">IFNNF</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STMEF#OTC">STMEF</a>), Horizon Robotics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRZRF#OTC">HRZRF</a>): Leading providers of AV-specific silicon and AI hardware</li>
</ul>
Insurance:
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<li>Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>): Developing AV insurance products tailored for new risk profiles. </li>
</ul>
Surprisingly, one name was notably absent from the Bank of America&#8217;s list of autonomous vehicle investment picks: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
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A collapsing U.S. dollar is reshaping the global investing landscape, and seven U.S. companies with strong international sales could be the biggest winners if the greenback keeps sliding into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">second half of 2025.</a>
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) — a widely followed gauge tracking the greenback&#8217;s performance against a basket of currencies — has plunged 10.5% year-to-date, logging its worst first-half performance since 1991 and marking five straight months of declines, a streak not seen since 2017.
The move is stirring investor attention toward U.S. multinationals that earn the bulk of their revenue abroad, as a weaker dollar makes their goods and services more affordable in foreign markets and boosts the value of overseas profits.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Triggered The Dollar Collapse?</h1>
The dollar's decline defied early expectations of strength under President Donald Trump, whose tax cuts and protectionist trade agenda initially pointed to a stronger greenback — but ultimately had the opposite effect.
The turning point came in March, when Germany scrapped its fiscal restraint and launched a large-scale stimulus, while the EU unveiled its €800 billion "ReArm Europe" plan. Capital quickly shifted into the eurozone and triggered a sharp euro appreciation. 
In April, Trump's sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs sparked uncertainty and heightened market anxiety over U.S. assets.
The dollar took another hit when the U.S. economy contracted 0.5% in the first quarter, and Moody's downgraded U.S. sovereign debt, stripping the country of its last AAA rating amid mounting debt and rising interest costs.
The situation worsened as President Trump escalated attacks on the Federal Reserve's independence, repeatedly pressuring Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. The political interference rattled markets, fueling speculation that Powell could be replaced in May 2026 by a more dovish and Trump-aligned successor, further eroding confidence in the dollar.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">7 U.S. Multinationals Rallying As The Dollar Sinks</h1>
A weaker dollar boosts U.S. companies that sell most of their goods or services abroad by increasing their global competitiveness and raising the value of foreign revenues when converted back to dollars.
Here are seven U.S. stocks that are not only globally exposed — but also outperformed the market in June as the greenback fell:
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<li>Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>)</li>
<li>Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>)</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Revenue Outside U.S. (Fiscal year 2024)</th>
<th>% International Sales</th>
<th>June 2025 Return</th>
<th>Key Markets Abroad</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Jabil Inc. </td>
<td>$23.84B</td>
<td>82.5%</td>
<td>+29.39%</td>
<td>Mexico, China, Singapore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Estée Lauder Companies </td>
<td>$11.68B</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>+19.30%</td>
<td>EMEA, China, Korea</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. </td>
<td>$38.68B</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>+13.97%</td>
<td>China, Singapore, EMEA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc. </td>
<td>$9.03B</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>+13.75%</td>
<td>China, Germany, Japan</td>
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<tr>
<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. </td>
<td>$17.4B</td>
<td>69%</td>
<td>+12.93%</td>
<td>Japan, Switzerland, Chile</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc. </td>
<td>$30.42B</td>
<td>47%</td>
<td>+11.74%</td>
<td>EMEA, Asia-Pacific</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nike Inc. </td>
<td>$29.9B</td>
<td>58%</td>
<td>+18.14%</td>
<td>China, EMEA, Latin America</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Author's analysis based on TradingView data</figcaption></figure>
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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 $370 to $420.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Raises Price Target to $420

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook 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 $396 to $414.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Raises Price Target to $414

Ratings for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) were provided by 15 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Caterpillar and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $352.53, accompanied by a high estimate of $422.00 and a low estimate of $243.00. A decline of 2.94% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750449680_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Caterpillar is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$373.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Shlisky</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$331.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Shlisky</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
<td>$438.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Caterpillar. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Caterpillar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Caterpillar</h2>
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>Key Indicators: Caterpillar's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Caterpillar's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -9.81%. This indicates a decrease in 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 14.06%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Caterpillar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.67%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Caterpillar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.32%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14, Caterpillar faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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<li>Baird raised the price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $395 to $422. Baird analyst Mircea Dobre maintained an Outperform rating. Caterpillar shares settled at $359.80 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Baird analyst Mircea Dobre maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $395 to $422.

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Live On CNBC, Kevin Simpson Announced Bought More Caterpillar

BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained a </a>Buy Rating on Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) on Monday, with a price target of $385.
Caterpillar&#8217;s Energy &amp; Transportation (E&amp;T) segment contributes about 40% of sales to overall to the company, Feniger noted.
Given its diverse portfolio, it&#8217;s also the least-understood segment within Caterpillar, he added.
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Caterpillar&#8217;s E&amp;T segment is expected to drive the company's next earnings upcycle, supported by long-term growth in data centers, power generation, and pipeline expansions through 2030.
E&amp;T is helping stabilize earnings during the current industrial downturn and could boost EPS as investments ramp up, the analyst explained. In addition:
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<li>Caterpillar&#8217;s 2009-2012 EPS upcycle ($2.18 to $9.35) was underpinned by Resource Industries due to a mining capex upcycle (Resource Industries ~50% of operating profit in 2012 versus 25% in 2008). </li>
<li>A big contributor to the 2020-23 EPS upcycle is Construction Industries (operating margin 25% in 2023 vs 14% in 2020).</li>
<li>On an operating profit level, E&amp;T contributes 40% compared to just 33% two years ago, as cyclical pressures (de-stocking, higher rates, capex discipline) weigh on Construction and Resources.</li>
<li>E&amp;T pricing remains positive (versus core is negative) &amp; verticals within E&amp;T (Power Gen) continue to outgrow the overall business.</li>
<li>Management is spending capex for the first time in a decade to build out large engine capacity to meet rising power gen and data center growth.</li>
</ul>
CAT is guiding $2.5 billion in 2025, a notable step up from the range over the last decade ($1.2 billion average). This is an actual inflection. Caterpillar&#8217;s management team under the prior CEO, Jim Umpleby (2017-2025), remained focused on improving returns and FCF generation, Feniger noted.
Since 2017, capex to sales and capex to depreciation has averaged 2% and 70%, respectively. The step-up in capex is well above these ranges. It continues under new CEO Joseph Creed, the analyst added.
CAT Price Action:&nbsp;Caterpillar shares are up 1.65% at $362.93 at publication on Monday.
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Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.2%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $171.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of CAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,124.84 today based on a price of $364.10 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750086912_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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Live On CNBC, Steve Weiss Announces Bought Caterpillar

The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock, payable&nbsp;Aug. 20 to shareholders of record at close of business&nbsp;July 21. Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Energy &amp; Transportation (ME&amp;T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases.

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Caterpillar Hikes Quarterly Dividend By 7% From $1.41 To $1.51 Per Share

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Caterpillar. Our analysis of options history for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $108,280, and 16 were calls, valued at $1,389,408.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $390.0 for Caterpillar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 $300.0 to $390.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749236644_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>01/16/26</td>
<td>$71.35</td>
<td>$70.6</td>
<td>$71.11</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$483.4K</td>
<td align="right">273</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$42.45</td>
<td>$42.15</td>
<td>$42.15</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$168.6K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$42.45</td>
<td>$41.1</td>
<td>$42.15</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$168.6K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$41.25</td>
<td>$40.55</td>
<td>$41.25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$81.7K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">200</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Caterpillar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Caterpillar Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 944,863, with CAT's price up by 1.28%, positioned at $353.42.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.</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 $375.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Neutral, setting a new price target at $357. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $373. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $395. 
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Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.09%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $164.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In CAT: If an investor had bought $100 of CAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $253.65 today based on a price of $348.93 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749074414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Caterpillar 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy rating on Caterpillar Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $385</a>.
On Monday, the analyst held an event featuring Caterpillar Group President of Construction Industries Tony Fassino.
Feniger writes that despite ongoing uncertainties and his impression that tariff mitigation primarily involves cost flexibility rather than pricing adjustments, certain areas show promise amid macroeconomic volatility, including Infrastructure, Germany, Rest of the World markets and inventory levels.
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In particular, the analyst says that the U.S. economy remains &#8220;surprisingly durable,&#8221; with Infrastructure repeatedly cited as a bright spot, with ample funding and positive signals for future legislation.
Fassino observed customer resilience in adapting to challenges such as higher rates without pausing large projects, stressing that stability is key for pricing and volume, adds the analyst.
Caterpillar highlighted its flexible global footprint as a net U.S. exporter with optionality from other facilities. The company is implementing mitigation efforts such as tighter T&amp;E costs, but not primarily pricing.
The analyst writes he is more optimistic about the Rest of the World markets. While Europe remains soft, positive sentiment is emerging from Germany, fueled by infrastructure headlines.
In China, momentum feels genuine, with funding actively filtering in and projects underway, leading to observable double-digit growth from a recent low base. Notably, China&#8217;s excavator sales were up +18% year-over-year in April, adds the analyst.
Dealer inventories are at a comfortable three to four months, buffering tariff uncertainty, adds the analyst.
The analyst notes that Construction Industries&#8217; operating margins improved from roughly 10% in 2014 to about 24% in 2024, which stems from a better operating model, increased process efficiency and control, and strategic footprint changes.
The analyst expects Construction Industries&#8217; next cycle to emphasize higher services, building customer loyalty, leveraging predictive technology, and growing rentals.
CAT Price Action: Caterpillar shares are up 1.34% at $349.39 at publication on Tuesday.
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BofA Securities Stays Bullish On Caterpillar: 'Surprisingly Durable' US Economy, Global Momentum

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Caterpillar. Our analysis of options history for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $231,874, and 4 were calls, valued at $303,510.
<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 $290.0 to $370.0 for Caterpillar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Caterpillar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748016412_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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$65.35</td>
<td>$64.65</td>
<td>$65.35</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.05</td>
<td>$32.85</td>
<td>$33.05</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td align="right">779</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td align="right">477</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.55</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td align="right">538</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td align="right">104</td>
<td align="right">24</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>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 619,758, the price of CAT is down -2.31% at $337.2. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 74 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Caterpillar</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $366.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $396. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Oppenheimer upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $395. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Baird has upgraded their rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $309. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Neutral, setting a new price target at $357. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their In-Line rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $373. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Caterpillar with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Caterpillar's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Caterpillar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.33 million shares sold short, which is 1.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Caterpillar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748016033_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Caterpillar has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Caterpillar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Caterpillar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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