CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 48 corporate insiders have executed 1054 transactions totaling $360.2M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$351.1M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 6, 2026 involved a transaction of 8,288 shares valued at $1.6M.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for CAT in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for CAT in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for CAT is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$351.1M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 48 insiders are actively trading CAT stock, having executed 1054 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is III Donald J. Umpleby (Executive), who has made 76 transactions totaling $393.2M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | D. Fassino Anthony | Group President | Option Exercise | 8,288 | $196.70 | $1.6M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | D. Fassino Anthony | Group President | Sale | 6,033 | $722.15 | $4.4M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | D. Fassino Anthony | Group President | Payment | 2,255 | $722.80 | $1.6M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | D. Fassino Anthony | Group President | Option Exercise | 8,288 | $196.70 | $1.6M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bob De Lange | Group President | Option Exercise | 28,034 | $138.35 | $3.9M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bob De Lange | Group President | Sale | 22,656 | $720.11 | $16.3M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bob De Lange | Group President | Payment | 5,378 | $721.12 | $3.9M | Large |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bob De Lange | Group President | Option Exercise | 28,034 | $138.35 | $3.9M | Large |
| Feb 4, 2026 | C. Johnson Denise | Group President | Other | 10,946 | $691.82 | $7.6M | Large |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Maclennan David | Executive | Award | 30 | $575.49 | $17.3K | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | C. Fish James Jr | Executive | Gift | 1,000 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | R. J. Bonfield Andrew | Executive | Sale | 381 | $570.27 | $217.3K | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | R. J. Bonfield Andrew | Executive | Sale | 1,921 | $573.63 | $1.1M | Large |
| Dec 1, 2025 | R. J. Bonfield Andrew | Executive | Sale | 2,120 | $572.57 | $1.2M | Large |
| Dec 1, 2025 | R. J. Bonfield Andrew | Executive | Sale | 920 | $571.38 | $525.7K | Large |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Exercise(M) | 227 | $471.9M | 35.0% |
Payment(F) | 226 | $445.5M | 33.0% |
Sale(S) | 211 | $355.6M | 26.3% |
Disposition(D) | 45 | $57.0M | 4.2% |
Other(J) | 1 | $7.6M | 0.6% |
Award(A) | 262 | $6.7M | 0.5% |
Purchase(P) | 19 | $4.5M | 0.3% |
Discretionary(I) | 4 | $1.1M | 0.1% |
Gift(G) | 59 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at CATERPILLAR INC has increased, with 48 insiders executing 1054 transactions across all time. Total sales of $355.6M significantly outpace purchases of $4.5M, resulting in a net outflow of $351.1M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.