Key Takeaways:
- Caterpillar Inc. faces challenges from declining sales and increased tariffs.
- Analysts project an average target price of $349.85, suggesting potential upside.
- GF Value indicates a modest downside from current trading levels.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, Financial) is currently navigating a complex financial landscape characterized by declining sales and rising tariffs. These obstacles are exerting pressure on its financial performance, leading to investor apprehension about its short-term prospects. As the release of Caterpillar's next earnings report approaches, attention is focused on the company's strategic measures to tackle these challenges.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to the price targets set by 21 analysts for the next year, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, Financial) is positioned with an average target price of $349.85. The forecasts feature a high estimate of $427.41 and a low estimate of $243.00, with the average target suggesting a potential upside of 13.81% from the current price of $307.40. For a more comprehensive set of data, visit the Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Forecast page.
The consensus overview from 28 brokerage firms assigns Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, Financial) an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.6, reflecting a "Hold" recommendation. This rating is part of a scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 indicates Sell.
GF Value Estimation
GuruFocus provides an estimate of the GF Value for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, Financial) one year from now at $297.61. This projection indicates a potential downside of 3.18% from the current trading price of $307.40. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' assessment of the stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples alongside past growth trajectories and future business performance predictions. Additional insights and data can be accessed on the Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Summary page.
