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2025-10-29 17:01:55
[Caterpillar Earnings Report Preview Sparks Bet on Speculative Stock Price Fluctuations] ⑴ Caterpillar shares rose slightly by 0.1% to $527.37 before the market opened on Wednesday, awaiting the release of its third-quarter earnings report. ⑵ According to institutional data, the company's earnings per share are expected to be $4.52, with revenue reaching $16.77 billion, compared to $5.17 and $16.11 billion respectively in the same period last year. ⑶ Caterpillar's earnings per share exceeded expectations in five of the past eight quarters, but missed market expectations in the last two quarters. ⑷ Of the 28 analysts currently rated, 13 have given a "strong buy" or "buy" rating, 14 have given a "hold" rating, and only 1 recommends a "sell". ⑸ The median analyst target price has risen to $480.50, a significant increase from $445.27 a month ago. ⑹ The stock has risen approximately 46% this year, far exceeding the 12.5% gain of the S&P Dow Jones Industrial Average. (7) The options market predicts a 4.8% two-way fluctuation in stock price after the earnings report, significantly higher than the average volatility of 3.3% on earnings day over the past eight quarters.
