Caterpillar Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Caterpillar Inc (CAT)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.6% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 72.9%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.26 | 37,991,505 | +2.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 7.48 | 34,392,316 | -1.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.54 | 30,077,764 | -0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co | 3.16 | 14,509,304 | -0.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.62 | 12,026,244 | +2.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.43 | 11,175,493 | +0.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 2.16 | 9,942,521 | +1.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 1.63 | 7,504,426 | +0.1 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.17 | 14,590,543 | -0.3 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.63 | 12,073,232 | -1.3 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | 34,555 | 21,520,854 $ | Aug 28, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 4,831 | 813.72 | 3,931,081 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 1,280 | 812.09 | 1,039,475 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 5,035 | 811.31 | 4,084,946 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 3,041 | 810.31 | 2,464,153 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 2,137 | 809.08 | 1,729,004 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 2,639 | 808.20 | 2,132,840 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 6,135 | 807.41 | 4,953,460 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 3,382 | 806.31 | 2,726,940 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 1,351 | 805.36 | 1,088,041 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 520 | 803.86 | 418,007 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 750 | 803.39 | 602,543 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 280 | 802.10 | 224,588 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 540 | 801.10 | 432,594 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | 480 | 800.19 | 384,091 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 12,002 | 812.98 | 9,757,386 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 44,403 | 219.76 | 9,758,003 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.