CAT Stock Up 7.8% after 6-Day Win Streak
Caterpillar (CAT) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.8% return. The company has gained about $16 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $212 Bil. The stock remains 25.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12.2% for the S&P 500.
CAT provides construction and mining equipment, engines, industrial turbines, and financial services including leases and loans for various industries. After this rally, is CAT still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell CAT.
Comparing CAT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CAT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | CAT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2.3% | -0.1% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 7.8% | 1.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 9.2% | 2.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 26.5% | 10.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 25.7% | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 25.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 18.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has CAT behaved after prior drops? See CAT Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 60 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 14 |
| 4D | 1 | 42 |
| 5D | 2 | 1 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 60 |
Key Financials for Caterpillar (CAT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $67.1 Bil | $64.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $13.0 Bil | $13.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $10.3 Bil | $10.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.2 Bil | $16.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.6 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.0 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
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