Equity

Common Stock Shares Outstanding

Caterpillar Common Stock Shares Outstanding increased by 70.1% to $1.06B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease often signals share repurchases, while an increase indicates equity issuance or dilution.

Detailed definition

This represents the total number of common shares held by all shareholders, including institutional investors and inside...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for valuation comparisons.

Metric ID: common_stock_shares_outstanding

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$625.00M$1.06B
QoQ Change+70.1%
YoY Change+70.1%
Range$625.00M$1.06B
Avg YoY Growth+70.1%
Median YoY Growth+70.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's common stock shares outstanding?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported common stock shares outstanding of $1.06B in Q4 2025.
What does common stock shares outstanding mean?
The total number of shares of common stock currently held by all investors.