Heavy Machinery Stocks: Caterpillar Dominates in 2026
Caterpillar is leading heavy machinery stocks in 2026, up 40% year-to-date (YTD) to $804. Deere stock follows closely, gaining 33% YTD to $618.68, while PACCAR trails at an 18% gain and a market value of $128.68.
The company's end-market breadth is driving its success, spanning construction, mining, and power generation. Caterpillar reported adjusted EPS of $8.17 in Q2 2026, with revenue of $20.54 billion up 24% year over year (YoY). CEO Joe Creed described the quarter as 'the first time in company history that we have generated over $20 billion in sales and revenues in a single quarter.'
Deere, on the other hand, beat Wall Street estimates in Q3 2026 but operates within a contracting agricultural market. The company reported fiscal Q3 2026 results Thursday, posting $5.10 per share on agricultural equipment revenue of roughly $7.4 billion.