Caterpillar Stock Steadies Above $811 Amid Indiana Plant Expansion and Earnings Outlook

Caterpillar Inc.'s stock has steadied above $811 per share as of August 25, 2026, as investors weigh a planned $890 million investment in an Indiana plant and the company's 2026 earnings outlook.

The heavy equipment maker's shares are trading firmly above their opening price of $811.40 on August 26, 2026, with a modest after-hours indication of $812.00.

Analysts have a 'Moderate Buy' rating on Caterpillar shares, with an average price target of $995.52, indicating scope for the shares to trade more than 20% above recent levels if the current cycle remains intact.