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Forfeited or expired (in shares)

Caterpillar Forfeited or expired (in shares) increased by 14.9% to $232.23 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase in forfeitures can signal organizational instability or a disconnect between performance goals and employee outcomes.

Detailed definition

Quantifies the volume of equity awards that failed to vest or reached their expiration date. This metric helps investors...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for evaluating the utilization of equity compensation budgets.

Metric ID: other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_63c45a

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$202.08$232.23
QoQ Change+14.9%
YoY Change+14.9%
Range$202.08$232.23
Avg YoY Growth+14.9%
Median YoY Growth+14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's forfeited or expired (in shares)?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported forfeited or expired (in shares) of $232.23 in Q4 2025.
What does forfeited or expired (in shares) mean?
The total number of stock awards that were forfeited or expired.