CAT
Caterpillar Inc.
Stock
$826.35+15.56 (+1.92%)Close Oct 1, 2026
Jan 2, 1962 – Oct 1, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $17,906,649 | 12.26% | −73.43% | 0.54 |
| $10,000 became | $17,906,649 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Max drawdown | −73.43% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
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Growth of $10,000
- CAT
Trailing returns
| Period | CAT |
|---|---|
| 1M | +6.06% |
| 3M | −16.49% |
| 6M | +13.57% |
| YTD | +45.13% |
| 1Y | +73.41% |
| 3Y | +46.70% |
| 5Y | +35.89% |
| 10Y | +27.77% |
| 15Y | +20.38% |
| 20Y | +16.34% |
| 25Y | +18.46% |
| 30Y | +16.33% |
| Since 1962 | +12.26% |
Metrics
| Return | CAT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $17,906,649 |
| Total return | 178,966.49% |
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Calendar years | CAT |
| Best year | 86.14% |
| Worst year | −36.80% |
| Positive years | 45 of 64 |
| Risk | CAT |
| Max drawdown | −73.43% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.70% |
| Risk-adjusted | CAT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.79 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.17 |
| Return | CAT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $17,906,649 |
| Total return | 178,966.49% |
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Calendar years | CAT |
| Best year | 86.14% |
| Worst year | −36.80% |
| Positive years | 45 of 64 |
| Risk | CAT |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −73.43% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.70% |
| Risk-adjusted | CAT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.79 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.17 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −73.4% | Jul 2007 | Mar 2009 | Sep 2010 |
| −55.7% | Apr 1981 | Dec 1984 | Jul 1987 |
| −52.3% | Apr 1999 | Oct 2000 | Jul 2003 |
| −47.6% | Oct 1973 | Oct 1974 | Jan 1976 |
| −44.8% | Oct 1987 | Oct 1990 | Apr 1993 |
Annual returns
| Year | CAT |
|---|---|
| 1962 | −0.17% |
| 1963 | +32.10% |
| 1964 | +75.97% |
| 1965 | +23.50% |
| 1966 | −27.60% |
| 1967 | +27.41% |
| 1968 | +2.78% |
| 1969 | −0.06% |
| 1970 | +0.59% |
| 1971 | +10.53% |
| 1972 | +40.74% |
| 1973 | +0.75% |
| 1974 | −27.61% |
| 1975 | +43.81% |
| 1976 | +24.73% |
| 1977 | −5.39% |
| 1978 | +7.06% |
| 1979 | −8.09% |
| 1980 | +7.41% |
| 1981 | −4.31% |
| 1982 | −23.59% |
| 1983 | +21.79% |
| 1984 | −32.40% |
| 1985 | +37.53% |
| 1986 | −3.35% |
| 1987 | +56.09% |
| 1988 | +3.89% |
| 1989 | −7.22% |
| 1990 | −16.86% |
| 1991 | −4.21% |
| 1992 | +23.74% |
| 1993 | +67.45% |
| 1994 | +24.93% |
| 1995 | +8.78% |
| 1996 | +31.08% |
| 1997 | +31.31% |
| 1998 | −3.05% |
| 1999 | +4.67% |
| 2000 | +4.13% |
| 2001 | +13.65% |
| 2002 | −9.76% |
| 2003 | +86.14% |
| 2004 | +19.74% |
| 2005 | +20.67% |
| 2006 | +7.86% |
| 2007 | +20.48% |
| 2008 | −36.80% |
| 2009 | +33.22% |
| 2010 | +68.53% |
| 2011 | −1.45% |
| 2012 | +1.60% |
| 2013 | +3.42% |
| 2014 | +3.48% |
| 2015 | −22.97% |
| 2016 | +42.11% |
| 2017 | +75.03% |
| 2018 | −17.56% |
| 2019 | +19.51% |
| 2020 | +26.97% |
| 2021 | +15.95% |
| 2022 | +18.60% |
| 2023 | +25.95% |
| 2024 | +24.66% |
| 2025 | +60.30% |
| 2026to Oct 1 | +45.13% |