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CAT vs ^GSPC

Caterpillar [CAT] vs S&P 500 [^GSPC] Detailed Stock Comparison

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Complete Caterpillar Investment Analysis: Compare with Industry Leaders

Ever Wonder Which Stock is Really the Better Pick?

You're looking at Caterpillar and thinking "this could be a good investment." But how do you know for sure? What if there's a similar company that's actually growing faster, has less debt, or pays better dividends? That nagging "what if" feeling is exactly why smart investors always compare before they buy.

What You'll Actually Learn (in Plain English)

💰 Which Stock is Cheaper

Is the stock price reasonable compared to how much money the company makes? Sometimes a $200 stock is actually cheaper than a $50 stock when you look at the bigger picture.

🏥 Which Company is Healthier

Does the company make good money and have manageable debt? You want to invest in companies that can weather tough times, not ones that might struggle if business gets rough.

📈 Which Has Been Growing Faster

Look at how the stocks have performed over the past few years. One might be having a great year while the other has been consistently growing for decades.

💵 Which Pays You Better

If you want your investments to pay you while you hold them, compare how much each company gives back to shareholders through dividends.

Performance

Key Stats

Caterpillar vs S&P 500 Stock Performance Analysis

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Caterpillar Stock Overview | S&P 500 Stock Overview

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock	1D	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD
Caterpillar	-1.29%	-0.69%	7.27%	24.80%	35.35%	28.89%
S&P 500	-0.50%	-0.41%	2.57%	8.41%	14.33%	12.54%

Long-term Returns

Stock	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	15Y	20Y
Caterpillar	18.57%	182.62%	209.27%	605.81%	492.84%	689.31%
S&P 500	15.10%	84.20%	97.25%	238.47%	476.21%	437.49%