Caterpillar (CAT) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

$818.69
-$7.95-0.96% Wednesday 00:00
Dividend Yield
0.79%
Dividend amount
$1.63
Last ex-date
Jul 20, 2026
Last pay date
Aug 19, 2026

Summary

Caterpillar (CAT) dividends are paid quarterly. The latest dividend per share was $1.63 with an ex date of July 20, 2026 and a payment date of August 19, 2026. The next dividend per share will be $1.63 with an ex date of October 20, 2026 and a payment date of November 20, 2026. The current dividend yield of Caterpillar (CAT) is 0.79%.

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Past

DateAmountChange
$6.28
+7.53%
19 Aug 2026
$1.63
+7.95%
19 May 2026
$1.51
-
19 Feb 2026
$1.51
-
$5.84
+7.75%
20 Nov 2025
$1.51
-
20 Aug 2025
$1.51
+7.09%
20 May 2025
$1.41
-
20 Feb 2025
$1.41
-
$5.42
+8.4%
20 Nov 2024
$1.41
-
20 Aug 2024
$1.41
+8.46%
20 May 2024
$1.30
-
20 Feb 2024
$1.30
-
$5.00
+8.23%
20 Nov 2023
$1.30
-
18 Aug 2023
$1.30
+8.33%
19 May 2023
$1.20
-
17 Feb 2023
$1.20
-
$4.62
+7.94%
18 Nov 2022
$1.20
-
19 Aug 2022
$1.20
+8.11%
20 May 2022
$1.11
-
18 Feb 2022
$1.11
-
$4.28
+3.88%
19 Nov 2021
$1.11
-
10Y Growth
7.18%
5Y Growth
7.96%
3Y Growth
7.93%
1Y Growth
7.32%

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FAQ

How much dividend does Caterpillar pay?▼
Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.46 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.79%.
What is the dividend yield of Caterpillar?▼
The current dividend yield of Caterpillar is 0.79%.
When does Caterpillar pay dividends?▼
Caterpillar pays dividends quarterly. The next payment is expected on November 20, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Caterpillar?▼
The next dividend payment from Caterpillar is estimated for November 20, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Caterpillar?▼
Caterpillar has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 25.94% and 5-year dividend growth of 7.96%.
What is the dividend of Caterpillar?▼
Caterpillar currently pays a dividend of $1.63 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Caterpillar to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Caterpillar, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of July 20, 2026.
When did Caterpillar pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Caterpillar was made on August 19, 2026.
What was the dividend of Caterpillar in 2025?▼
In 2025, Caterpillar paid a total dividend of $5.84 per share.
In which currency does Caterpillar distribute the dividend?▼
Caterpillar distributes its dividends in USD.