Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend History 2007–2025
Caterpillar, Inc. reported $2.75B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 3.9% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +22.6%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $2.75B | $5.91 | +3.9% |
| FY 2024 | $2.65B | $5.54 | +3.2% |
| FY 2023 | $2.56B | $5.13 | +5.0% |
| FY 2022 | $2.44B | $4.73 | +4.6% |
| FY 2021 | $2.33B | $4.35 | +4.0% |
| FY 2020 | $2.24B | $4.11 | +5.2% |
| FY 2019 | $2.13B | $3.88 | +9.3% |
| FY 2018 | $1.95B | $3.39 | +6.6% |
| FY 2017 | $1.83B | $3.06 | +1.8% |
| FY 2016 | $1.80B | $3.07 | +2.4% |
| FY 2015 | $1.76B | $3.02 | +8.5% |
| FY 2014 | $1.62B | $2.67 | +45.8% |
| FY 2013 | $1.11B | $1.74 | -31.3% |
| FY 2012 | $1.62B | $2.47 | +39.5% |
| FY 2011 | $1.16B | $1.79 | +6.9% |
| FY 2010 | $1.08B | $1.70 | +5.3% |
| FY 2009 | $1.03B | $1.65 | +8.0% |
| FY 2008 | $953.00M | $1.58 | +12.8% |
| FY 2007 | $845.00M | — | — |
Source: Caterpillar, Inc. SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open CAT 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Caterpillar, Inc. reported $2.75B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 3.9% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +22.6%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Caterpillar, Inc.'s dividends paid?
Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) reported dividends paid of $2.75B for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has Caterpillar, Inc.'s dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, CAT's dividends paid grew at roughly 6.8% per year (compound annual rate), from $845.00M to $2.75B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Caterpillar, Inc.'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.