Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans
Caterpillar Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans decreased by 3.8% to 39.3M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.8%, from 40.9M to 39.3M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A high number indicates significant potential for future dilution, which may negatively impact earnings per share.
Detailed definition
This represents the number of common shares set aside to satisfy future obligations under employee stock option plans, r...
Peer comparison
Common in companies that rely heavily on equity-based compensation to attract and retain talent.
shares_reserved_for_stock_plansHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 33.9M | 31.3M | 43M | 40.9M | 39.3M |
| QoQ Change | — | -7.5% | +37.4% | -5.0% | -3.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -7.5% | +37.4% | -5.0% | -3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 39.3M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 3.8% year-over-year, from 40.9M to 39.3M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 36.5M to 39.3M.
- What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
- The number of shares set aside for future employee stock awards.