CAT · 8-K · 20260611PR072929

Capital Return Program

CATERPILLAR INC · 2026-06-11 · Importance 31 · Surprise 32 · In source text

Caterpillar’s Board increased the quarterly common-stock dividend by $0.12, or 8%, to $1.63 per share. The dividend is payable August 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2026. Caterpillar expects to return substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases. The increase extends Caterpillar’s record of higher annual dividends for 32 consecutive years and supports its membership in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Key facts

• The $1.63 per share quarterly dividend is payable August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business July 20, 2026. source
• The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. voted on June 10, 2026 to raise the quarterly dividend by $0.12 to $1.63 per share. source
• Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy (MP&E) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases. source
• The dividend increase of $0.12 represents an eight percent increase. source
• Caterpillar reported 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion. source
• The press release states the Board vote occurred 'today' on June 10, 2026 (i.e., the Board voted on June 10, 2026). source
• Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders for 32 consecutive years. source
• Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed. source

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