FrançaisWhat if you had invested in Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $2,936 | +194% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $4,445 | +345% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $5,850 | +485% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $15,670 | +1467% |
| since 1985 | $267,267 | +26627% |
Performance and « what if you had invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +86% | $1,859 (+86%) |
| 2025 | +58% | $2,936 (+194%) |
| 2024 | +23% | $3,602 (+260%) |
| 2023 | +23% | $4,445 (+345%) |
| 2022 | +16% | $5,151 (+415%) |
| 2021 | +14% | $5,850 (+485%) |
| 2020 | +23% | $7,211 (+621%) |
| 2019 | +16% | $8,380 (+738%) |
| 2018 | -19% | $6,758 (+576%) |
| 2017 | +70% | $11,483 (+1048%) |
| 2016 | +36% | $15,670 (+1467%) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much would I have made investing in Caterpillar Inc.?
$1000 invested in Caterpillar Inc. 5 years ago would be worth $5,850 today, and $15,670 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
What was Caterpillar Inc.'s return in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +23%. 2025: +58%. 2026: +86%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Caterpillar Inc.'s average annual return?
Over 10 years, Caterpillar Inc.'s average annual return (CAGR) is about 32% per year, and 42%/yr over 5 years.
What was Caterpillar Inc.'s best and worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+70%). Worst year: 2018 (-19%).
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000) in Caterpillar Inc.?
It's proportional — just multiply. Over 5 years, $1,000 invested in Caterpillar Inc. is worth $5,850, so $100 would be worth a tenth, $5,000 five times more, and $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator at the top of the page for your exact amount and chosen year.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.