Caterpillar (CAT)’s Dividend Case Is Stronger in 2026, But the Yield is Holding it Back

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has strengthened its credentials as a dividend-growth stock in 2026. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 8%, or $0.12, to $1.63 per share in June. That puts the annualized dividend at $6.52 per share, up from $6.04 previously. Caterpillar has now increased its annual dividend for 32 consecutive years, making it […]