Caterpillar stock price target raised to $447 by Bernstein on demand rebound

Published 06/08/2025, 18:12
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Investing.com - Bernstein SocGen Group raised its price target on Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) to $447.00 from $432.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining a Market Perform rating on the heavy equipment manufacturer’s stock. The stock, currently trading near its 52-week high with a market capitalization of $201.7 billion, appears overvalued according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis.

The price target adjustment follows Caterpillar’s second-quarter results, which showed signs of reaccelerating demand evidenced by strong orders, healthy dealer inventories, and solid retail demand across its business segments.

Despite the positive demand indicators, Bernstein noted that Caterpillar continues to face margin pressures from tariffs and discounting, creating a mixed picture for investors. The stock finished flat following the earnings announcement.

Bernstein expressed an "incrementally positive" outlook following the results, suggesting that stronger demand typically helps resolve pricing challenges over time.

The research firm’s analysis indicates that while Caterpillar faces near-term cost pressures, the fundamental demand environment for the company’s equipment is improving, supporting the higher price target.

In other recent news, Caterpillar reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing mixed results. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share of $4.72, which was below the consensus estimate of $4.88. However, Caterpillar’s revenue reached $16.6 billion, exceeding market expectations of $16.3 billion. Despite the earnings miss, JPMorgan raised its price target for Caterpillar to $520 from $475, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing a strong backlog. BofA Securities also increased its price target to $495 from $460, while keeping a Buy rating, indicating a positive outlook. Both firms acknowledged the earnings per share shortfall but expressed confidence in the company’s future performance. Caterpillar’s EBIT margin fell to 17.6%, which was below the forecast of 18.3%. These developments reflect ongoing investor interest and analyst confidence in the company’s potential despite recent earnings challenges.

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