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

$888.73
-$5.81-0.65% Friday 00:00
Dividend Yield
0.73%
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 July 20, 2026 and a payment date of August 19, 2026. The current dividend yield of Caterpillar (CAT) is 0.73%.

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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
7.38%
5Y Growth
7.97%
3Y Growth
7.89%
1Y Growth
7.53%

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FAQ

How much dividend does Caterpillar pay?
Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.73%.
What is the dividend yield of Caterpillar?
The current dividend yield of Caterpillar is 0.73%.
When does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Caterpillar pays dividends quarterly. The next payment is expected on August 19, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Caterpillar?
The next dividend payment from Caterpillar is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Caterpillar?
Caterpillar has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 29.47% and 5-year dividend growth of 7.97%.
What is the dividend of Caterpillar?
Caterpillar currently pays a dividend of $1.51 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 April 20, 2026.
When did Caterpillar pay the last dividend?
The last dividend payment from Caterpillar was made on May 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.