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SelectedYTD Return
  • CATCaterpillar Inc+ 35.48%
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MetricCAT
Return
Last Price810.78
Daily Change+ 1.33%
Period ReturnYear to Date
+ 35.48%
Valuation
Market Cap$373 B
P/E Ratio34.88
Dividend Yield2.10%
Net MarginTrailing 12M14.5%
Risk
Beta1.61
52-Week Range414.29 — $1,073.46

Company

  • CATIndustrials · Machinery

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