Caterpillar raises quarterly dividend 8% to $1.63 per share

Caterpillar's board raised the quarterly dividend by 12 cents, or 8%, to $1.63 per share from $1.51. The dividend is payable August 19, 2026, to holders of record at the close of July 20, 2026. The company said it expects to keep returning substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

• Quarterly dividend raised to $1.63 from $1.51, up 12 cents or 8%
• Record date: July 20, 2026
• Payment date: August 19, 2026
• Expects to return substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy free cash flow via dividends and buybacks