Caterpillar Corporation
NYSE: CAT
NYSE: CAT
Construction
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
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Caterpillar Inc., often abbreviated as CAT, is an American multinational corporation specializing in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company's history can be traced back to the early 20th century.
Origins: The Caterpillar brand has its roots in two companies: Holt Manufacturing Company, founded by Benjamin Holt in 1883, and C.L. Best Gas Traction Company, founded by Clarence Leo Best in 1910. Both companies were involved in the production of tractors and other heavy equipment.
21st Century: Caterpillar continued to grow in the 21st century, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and expansion into emerging markets. The company has introduced new technologies, such as autonomous and remote-controlled machines, and has taken steps to reduce its environmental impact.
As of 2021, Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy equipment manufacturers and is ranked among the Fortune 500 companies. It has a global network of manufacturing facilities, dealerships, and service centers, serving customers in various industries such as construction, mining, oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture.
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
News releases (20 via Stockhouse)
- Aug 4, 2026 NYSE Content Update: ADI to Make NYSE Trading Debut After Spin-Off
- Aug 4, 2026 Cat Financial Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Apr 30, 2026 Cat Financial Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Jan 29, 2026 Cat Financial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
- Dec 10, 2025 Caterpillar Inc Maintains Dividend
- Dec 1, 2025 Caterpillar Raises 15.2 Million for United Way Named a 2025 Leading Corporate
- Nov 18, 2025 Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimization Collaboration to Expand End
- Nov 4, 2025 Caterpillar to Highlight Strategic Plan for Profitable Growth to Extend its …
- Oct 29, 2025 Cat Financial Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
- Oct 29, 2025 Caterpillar Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
- Oct 21, 2025 Caterpillar Invests in U S Manufacturing and Future Workforce Skills Training
- Oct 21, 2025 Caterpillar Inc to Offer Video Webcast of 2025 Investor Day
- Oct 15, 2025 Caterpillar Inc to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Oct 29
- Oct 12, 2025 Caterpillar Inc Enters into Agreement to Acquire Rpmglobal
- Oct 6, 2025 Caterpillar Inc Maintains Dividend
- Aug 21, 2025 Caterpillar and Hunt Energy Company L P Sign Long Term Strategic Agreement to …
- Aug 14, 2025 Caterpillar Foundation Surpasses 1 Billion in Global Giving
- Aug 7, 2025 Joule Caterpillar and Wheeler Announce an Agreement to Power America S Growing
- Aug 5, 2025 Cat Financial Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
- Aug 5, 2025 Caterpillar Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results