Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.38%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is 0.38%.
CAT Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.38%
Yield on Cost for CAT
CAT now pays $3.28 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $78.11 | 4.20% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-04) | $244.02 | 1.34% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $226.68 | 1.45% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $358.57 | 0.91% |
| Buying today(at $856.16) | $856.16 | 0.38% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 0.38% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 13.8% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
0.38%
In 3 years
0.48%
In 5 years
0.56%
In 10 years
0.83%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT).
Starting Yield
0.38%
Ending YOC
2.66%
Year 15 Dividend
$22.74
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$160.71
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $3.28 | — | 0.38% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $3.73 | +13.78% | 0.44% | $3.73 |
| Year 2 | $4.25 | +13.78% | 0.50% | $7.98 |
| Year 3 | $4.83 | +13.78% | 0.56% | $12.81 |
| Year 4 | $5.50 | +13.78% | 0.64% | $18.31 |
| Year 5 | $6.25 | +13.78% | 0.73% | $24.56 |
| Year 6 | $7.12 | +13.78% | 0.83% | $31.68 |
| Year 7 | $8.10 | +13.78% | 0.95% | $39.78 |
| Year 8 | $9.21 | +13.78% | 1.08% | $48.99 |
| Year 9 | $10.48 | +13.78% | 1.22% | $59.47 |
| Year 10 | $11.93 | +13.78% | 1.39% | $71.40 |
| Year 11 | $13.57 | +13.78% | 1.59% | $84.97 |
| Year 12 | $15.44 | +13.78% | 1.80% | $100.41 |
| Year 13 | $17.57 | +13.78% | 2.05% | $117.98 |
| Year 14 | $19.99 | +13.78% | 2.33% | $137.97 |
| Year 15 | $22.74 | +13.78% | 2.66% | $160.71 |
Caterpillar Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Caterpillar Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for CAT stock is 0.38%.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to the mining sector, this division supplies powerful equipment such as electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, specialized hard rock vehicles, and a diverse fleet of mining, off-highway, and articulated trucks. It also offers longwall miners, wheel dozers, fleet management systems, autonomous vehicle solutions, crucial machinery components, selected work tools, and comprehensive safety and performance solutions for mining operations. Energy & Transportation: This segment focuses on power generation and propulsion systems. It provides reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated power solutions, industrial turbines and associated services, remanufactured engines and parts, centrifugal gas compressors, and diesel-electric locomotives with related components and services. These products serve critical sectors including marine, oil and gas, industrial applications, and electric power generation. Financial Products: This segment supports customers with a variety of financial services, such as operating and finance leases, installment sale agreements, working capital loans, and wholesale financing schemes. It also offers insurance and risk management products tailored for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. All Other: This encompassing segment is responsible for manufacturing essential consumables and components like filters, fluids, undercarriage parts, and ground engaging tools.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO
- Joseph E. Creed