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Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number

Caterpillar Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number decreased by 19.2% to $3.02M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number shows a downward trend with a -23.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

A large number of outstanding options may indicate significant future dilution if exercised, though it also aligns management incentives with shareholders.

Detailed definition

This is the total number of outstanding stock options granted to employees and executives as part of their compensation...

Peer comparison

Standardized metric for assessing equity-based compensation practices and potential dilution across public companies.

Metric ID: other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_1a7876

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$5.14M$3.73M$3.02M
QoQ Change—-27.4%-19.2%
YoY Change—-27.4%-19.2%
Range$3.02M – $5.14M
Avg YoY Growth-23.3%
Median YoY Growth-23.3%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, number?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, number of $3.02M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, number?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Caterpillar's share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, number has grown at a -23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.14M to $3.02M.
What does share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, outstanding, number mean?
The total number of stock options currently held by employees and executives.