CAT Dividend Calculator
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) currently yields 0.62% and paid $6.04 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$969.92
Dividend Yield
0.62%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$6.04
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+8.0%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 20
Project Future Income from CAT
Portfolio Value
$98,464
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$62
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — CAT
Projected Income from CAT
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $100 | $8 | 16.6 | $16,100 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $146 | $12 | 22.6 | $23,148 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $198 | $17 | 28.3 | $30,642 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $256 | $21 | 33.8 | $38,614 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $319 | $27 | 39.0 | $47,095 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $388 | $32 | 44.1 | $56,120 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $465 | $39 | 48.9 | $65,728 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $550 | $46 | 53.5 | $75,959 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $643 | $54 | 57.9 | $86,855 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $745 | $62 | 62.2 | $98,464 |
CAT Dividend Per Share by Year
CAT Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-19 | $1.51 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-02-19 | $1.51 |
| 2025-10-20 | 2025-11-20 | $1.51 |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-20 | $1.51 |
| 2025-04-21 | 2025-05-20 | $1.41 |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-02-20 | $1.41 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-20 | $1.41 |
| 2024-07-22 | 2024-08-20 | $1.41 |
| 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-20 | $1.30 |
| 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-20 | $1.30 |
| 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-20 | $1.30 |
| 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | $1.30 |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-05-19 | $1.20 |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-17 | $1.20 |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-18 | $1.20 |
| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-19 | $1.20 |
| 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-20 | $1.11 |
| 2022-01-19 | 2022-02-18 | $1.11 |
| 2021-10-22 | 2021-11-19 | $1.11 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | $1.11 |
| 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-20 | $1.03 |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-19 | $1.03 |
| 2020-10-23 | 2020-11-20 | $1.03 |
| 2020-07-17 | 2020-08-20 | $1.03 |
CAT Dividend FAQ
How much does CAT pay in dividends per share?
Caterpillar Inc. paid $6.04 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does CAT pay dividends?
CAT pays dividends quarterly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 20, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is CAT's dividend yield?
At the last close of $969.92, CAT yields approximately 0.62% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is CAT's dividend growth rate?
CAT's dividend per share has compounded at 8.0% per year over the last 5 years (8.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much CAT do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $6.04 per share per year, roughly 199 shares — about $193,014.08 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
Keep Going
DRIP Calculator
See how reinvesting CAT dividends compounds.
Dividend Income Calculator
Look up any other stock and project income.
GHC Dividend Calculator
Similar yield, same asset type — compare income from GHC.
FTAI Dividend Calculator
Similar yield, same asset type — compare income from FTAI.
WPM Dividend Calculator
Similar yield, same asset type — compare income from WPM.
MLAB Dividend Calculator
Similar yield, same asset type — compare income from MLAB.
ESQ Dividend Calculator
Similar yield, same asset type — compare income from ESQ.