Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Caterpillar shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Caterpillar stock is State Street Corporation, with 34.4 million shares (7.48% of the company), worth about $27.43 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 35.5%.
In Q2 2026, 4,229 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $382.00 billion.
Insiders reported 110 transactions in the last two years: 28 sales worth $182.57 million and 6 purchases. The newest one on file is from August 28, 2026 (Creed Joseph E, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 28, 2026.
Caterpillar Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Caterpillar shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Corporation | 34.4 million | 7.48% | $27.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 30.1 million | 6.54% | $24.0B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 29.7 million | 6.47% | $23.7B |
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 14.5 million | 3.16% | $11.6B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.0 million | 2.62% | $9.6B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 11.2 million | 2.43% | $8.9B |
| Fisher Asset Management LLC | 9.9 million | 2.16% | $7.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 7.5 million | 1.63% | $6.0B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 7.3 million | 1.59% | $5.8B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 6.7 million | 1.45% | $5.3B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Caterpillar institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 4,229 | – | $382.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 3,926 | 332.0 million | $232.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 3,692 | 332.0 million | $190.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 3,302 | 337.0 million | $161.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 3,160 | 333.0 million | $129.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 3,034 | 331.0 million | $109.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 3,144 | 341.0 million | $128.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,983 | 348.0 million | $140.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Caterpillar insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Joseph E | Aug 28, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 800.19 - 813.72 per share. | $26.2M |
| Creed Joseph E | Aug 28, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 219.76 per share. | $9.8M |
| Wilkins Rayfordjr | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schwab Susan C | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Gerald | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Marks Judith Fran | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Fish James C Jr | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Keene Nazzic S | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Reed-Klages Debra L | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Maclennan David W | Jun 10, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Denise C. | May 14, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 904.70 - 911.92 per share. | $11.4M |
| Johnson Denise C. | May 14, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 196.70 per share. | $3.2M |
Newest 12 of 110 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Caterpillar stock?
State Street Corporation, with 7.48% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.54%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.47%).
How many institutions own Caterpillar stock?
4,229 institutional holdings reports listed Caterpillar shares in Q2 2026 worth $382.00 billion.
Are Caterpillar insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 28 sales and 6 purchases (110 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 28, 2026.
