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CAT monthly returns
Caterpillar Inc. has averaged 1.32% per month, positive in 57% of months. Month-by-month returns for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) below, through August 17, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.3%
668 months
Best month
+40.8%
Apr 1999
Worst month
-35.3%
Oct 2008
Positive months
57%
of all months
Caterpillar Inc. monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +8.2% | |
| Jul 2026 | -23.6% | |
| Jun 2026 | +21.8% | |
| May 2026 | -1.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | +25.9% | |
| Mar 2026 | -4.6% | |
| Feb 2026 | +13.0% | |
| Jan 2026 | +15.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | -0.5% | |
| Nov 2025 | -0.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +21.3% | |
| Sep 2025 | +13.9% | |
| Aug 2025 | -4.3% | |
| Jul 2025 | +13.2% | |
| Jun 2025 | +11.5% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
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Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from CAT's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is Caterpillar Inc.'s average monthly return?
- Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has averaged about 1.32% per month, positive in roughly 57% of months. The best month was Apr 1999 (+40.8%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-35.3%).