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. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease usually signals share buybacks (accretive to EPS), while an increase signals dilution from new share issuances.
Detailed definition
This is the total number of common shares currently held by all shareholders, including institutional investors, insider...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all public companies; essential for valuation and performance benchmarking.
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common_stock_shares_outstandingHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '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 currently held by all investors.