What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Caterpillar's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options has grown at a 14.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $169.57 to $220.52.

Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16

Equity

Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options

Caterpillar Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options increased by 12.9% to $220.52 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options shows an upward trend with a 14.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionEquity

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ2 2016

Last reportedQ2 2016

How to read this metric

A lower exercise price relative to the current market price indicates options are 'in-the-money' and likely to be exercised, increasing dilution risk.

Detailed definition

The average price at which holders of outstanding stock options are entitled to purchase company shares. This metric hel...

Peer comparison

Standard metric found in the footnotes of equity compensation disclosures for most public companies.

Metric ID: weighted_avg_exercise_price_options_outstanding

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$169.57	$195.28	$220.52
QoQ Change	—	+15.2%	+12.9%
YoY Change	—	+15.2%	+12.9%

Range$169.57 – $220.52

Avg YoY Growth+14.0%

Median YoY Growth+14.0%

Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?: Caterpillar (CAT) reported weighted average exercise price of outstanding options of $220.52 in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?: Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Caterpillar's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options has grown at a 14.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $169.57 to $220.52.
What does weighted average exercise price of outstanding options mean?: The average price employees must pay to exercise their outstanding stock options.