Caterpillar Inc Surges to 54th in Trading Volume Ranking with $15.76 Billion in Transactions

On May 12, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) saw a significant surge in trading volume, reaching $15.76 billion, a 194.31% increase from the previous day. This placed CAT at the 54th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price rose by 5.20%, marking the third consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 6.95% over the past three days.

Caterpillar's stock price reached an intraday high of $351.00 before settling at $341.70, up from its previous close of $325.61. This places CAT 18.35% below its 52-week high of $418.50 and 27.83% above its 52-week low of $267.30. The trading volume was 2,141,761 shares, which is 70.2% of the average daily volume of 3,052,447.

Analysts have set an average target price of $359.69 for Caterpillar, with estimates ranging from $272.00 to $425.00. This average target implies a potential upside of 5.27% from the current price. The consensus recommendation from brokerage firms indicates an "Outperform" status, with an average rating of 2.4 on a scale where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.

GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Caterpillar in one year to be $306.84, suggesting a downside of 10.2% from the current price. This estimate is based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. The analysis is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice, as it does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances.