Caterpillar Announces 8% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $1.63 Per Share

Caterpillar Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it by $0.12 to $1.63 per share. This action marks the 32nd consecutive year the company has raised its annual dividend, reaffirming its commitment to returning cash to shareholders and its status as an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat.

Key Details

• New Quarterly Dividend: $1.63 per share, an increase from the previous $1.51 per share.
• Payment Date: August 19, 2026.
• Record Date: Shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2026.