What is Caterpillar's share-based payment award options outstanding - number?

Caterpillar (CAT) reported share-based payment award options outstanding - number of 3M in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's share-based payment award options outstanding - number?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Caterpillar's share-based payment award options outstanding - number has grown at a -23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.1M to 3M.

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Share-Based Payment Award Options Outstanding - Number

Caterpillar Share-Based Payment Award Options Outstanding - Number decreased by 19.2% to 3M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Share-Based Payment Award Options Outstanding - Number shows a downward trend with a -23.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionEquity

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2023

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher equity-based compensation usage, which may lead to future share dilution.

Detailed definition

The total count of stock options granted to employees and directors that remain unexercised at the reporting date. This...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure across all publicly traded companies with equity incentive plans.

Metric ID: share_based_payment_options_outstanding_number

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	5.1M	3.7M	3M
QoQ Change	—	-27.4%	-19.2%
YoY Change	—	-27.4%	-19.2%

Range3M – 5.1M

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 payment award options outstanding - number?: Caterpillar (CAT) reported share-based payment award options outstanding - number of 3M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's share-based payment award options outstanding - number?: Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Caterpillar's share-based payment award options outstanding - number has grown at a -23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.1M to 3M.
What does share-based payment award options outstanding - number mean?: The total number of stock options held by employees that have not yet been exercised.