Caterpillar Inc. trailing returns
Caterpillar Inc.'s 10-year return is +28.1% a year (CAGR) (+1086.0% cumulative). How Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has performed over the last day, week, month and year, over 5, 10 and 20 years, and since inception, through October 2, 2026 — cumulative and annualized, with dividends on or off.
Trailing returns by period#
To 2026-10-02. Annualized (CAGR) for windows of a year or more.
| Period | Path | Annualized | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | — | +2.3% | |
| 5 days | — | +2.9% | |
| 1 month | — | +6.7% | |
| YTD | — | +48.5% | |
| 1 year | +73.9% | +73.9% | |
| 5 years | +36.5% | +374.1% | |
| 10 years | +28.1% | +1086.0% | |
| 20 years | +16.5% | +2035.9% | |
| Since inception (1970) | +11.7% | +52824.8% |
Growth of CAT
Actual index level (solid); dashed lines are each window's constant-rate path from start to today.
Methodology#
Trailing returns measure from the closest close about N years before the latest close (2026-10-02). Cumulative return is the total change over the window; annualized return is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), shown for windows of a year or more. Total return reinvests dividends (from CAT's split- and dividend-adjusted closes); price return excludes them. See the year-by-year returns for the calendar breakdown. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Caterpillar Inc.'s 10-year return?
- Over the last 10 years, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) returned about +28.1% a year annualized (+1086.0% cumulative total return).
- What is Caterpillar Inc.'s 20-year annualized return?
- Over the last 20 years, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) compounded at about +16.5% a year (+2035.9% cumulative).
- What is Caterpillar Inc.'s return since inception?
- Since 1970, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has compounded at about +11.7% a year — +52824.8% in total.