Caterpillar, Dow heavyweight holds near record levels, shares in focus

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 20:42.

Caterpillar (US1491231015) sits near the top of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with live market data showing CAT above 1,000 dollars and the next earnings date set for August 4, 2026. MarketBeat's earnings page and current quote pages frame the stock around that calendar point. MarketBeat earnings calendar

Record backlog stays in view

MarketBeat's news feed points to a record $63 billion backlog, up 79 percent year over year, and links the order book to better revenue visibility for 2026. The same item cites AI-infrastructure demand as part of the latest market narrative around Caterpillar shares. MarketBeat market note

That backdrop matters for a Dow stock that trades with a large industrial base and a growing exposure to data-center power buildouts. TradingKey lists Caterpillar at 1,022.25 dollars in New York terms, with a market cap of 470.89 billion dollars and a June 22 close. TradingKey quote page

Calendar and chart levels

MarketBeat shows August 4, 2026 as the next earnings date, which gives the stock a fixed event point after the June trading window. TrendSpider's chart page lists CAT at 1,023.08 dollars and notes the previous day's high at 1,023.25 dollars. TrendSpider chart data

The calendar and chart levels keep Caterpillar on the radar for Dow watchers, especially with the shares trading around the 1,000-dollar mark. That combination is concrete, dated and easy to track into the next earnings window.

The business behind Cat

Caterpillar sells construction and mining equipment, engines and industrial power systems. The company also serves data-center and energy customers through its power portfolio, which has become more visible in recent market coverage.

Price and venue

The Caterpillar shares (US1491231015) trade on 2026-06-23, 20:42 on the NYSE at 1,022.25 dollars.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.