CAT Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Pre-filled with CAT’s current yield of about 0.64% (as of Jul 10, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
CAT dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) dividend data as of Jul 10, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
CAT dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with CAT’s current yield of about 0.64%. See the income an amount of Caterpillar Inc. would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
CAT dividend snapshot
Raised over recent paymentsAs of Jul 10, 2026, CAT yields about 0.64%, having distributed $6.04 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $1.51 per share, which went ex-dividend on Apr 20, 2026 and paid on May 19, 2026; the next ex-dividend date is declared for Jul 20, 2026.
Over the payments shown, CAT has raised its quarterly dividend from $1.41 to $1.51 per share — an increase of about 7%.
Based on CAT’s published payment record as of Jul 10, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About CAT
Caterpillar is the world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment, also producing engines and industrial machinery. It is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for over 25 consecutive years.
CAT is a dividend-growth stock from Caterpillar that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for CAT: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the CAT calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with CAT’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-growth stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
CAT dividend calculator FAQ
- How does this CAT dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with CAT's current yield (about 0.64% as of Jul 10, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for CAT?
- As of Jul 10, 2026, CAT's dividend yield was about 0.64% ($6.04 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does CAT pay dividends, and when?
- Caterpillar Inc. pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $1.51 per share, ex-dividend Apr 20, 2026, with the next ex-dividend date declared for Jul 20, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the CAT projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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