# CAT stock returns, drawdowns and dividends

> CAT (Caterpillar, Inc. Common Stock): 1-year total return +73.89%, price return +72.33%, max drawdown 26.83%, trailing yield 0.73%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/stock/cat/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Caterpillar, Inc. Common Stock.

CAT gained 73.89% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+72.33% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 345.50% with dividends reinvested, or +33.19% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 26.83%, and it closed 20.61% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($1,064.90 on June 30, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $6.16 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.73%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +6.71% | +6.71% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -12.09% | -12.26% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +18.32% | +17.87% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +48.49% | +47.58% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +73.89% | +72.33% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +224.55% (+48.04%/yr) | +211.14% (+45.98%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +345.50% (+33.19%/yr) | +306.55% (+30.87%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +48.49% | +47.58% |
| 2025 | +60.30% | +57.92% |
| 2024 | +24.65% | +22.69% |
| 2023 | +25.97% | +23.42% |
| 2022 | +18.58% | +15.88% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 26.83% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 34.29% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 34.29% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $1,064.90 on 2026-06-30 (-20.61% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $486.71 to $1,064.90 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 34.29%, from 2024-11-06 to 2025-04-08, recovered on 2025-07-17 (100 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $6.16 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.73%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-07-20 ($1.63).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $4.65 | 3 |
| 2025 | $5.84 | 4 |
| 2024 | $5.42 | 4 |
| 2023 | $5.00 | 4 |
| 2022 | $4.62 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/