How much would Caterpillar stock be worth if it never split?

If Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) had never undergone any stock splits, its price per share today would be approximately 316422.72 USD. This calculation reflects the cumulative effect of all splits, including the most recent split (ratio: 2-for-1) that occurred on 07/14/2005.

Has Caterpillar stock ever split?

Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) has undergone a total of ten stock splits. The most recent split occurred on 07/14/2005. One share bought prior to the first split on 05/10/1955 would now equal 864.00 shares.

Will Caterpillar stock split again?

Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) has undergone ten stock splits in its history. The most recent split, a 2-for-1 split, occurred on 07/14/2005. While future splits are not guaranteed, significant increases in stock price could prompt consideration for another split.

Caterpillar

NYSE: CAT

Industrials Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Global Rank

#88

Country Rank

#53

United States

Market Cap

172.24 B

Price

366.23

Change (%)

1.58%

Volume

2.92 M

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) Stock Split History

This company has undergone a total of ten stock splits throughout its history. Ten forward splits were executed, enhancing liquidity and increasing share accessibility. The most recent split occurred on 07/14/2005 with a ratio of 2-for-1. If an investor had purchased one share prior to the first split on 05/10/1955, that single share would now have grown to 864 shares. These adjustments reflect the company's strategic efforts to align stock performance with market conditions.

Date	Split Ratio	Multiple	Cumulative multiple	Type
07/14/2005	2:1	x2	x864	Forward
07/14/1997	2:1	x2	x432	Forward
07/11/1997	2:1	x2	x216	Forward
09/06/1994	2:1	x2	x108	Forward
09/05/1994	2:1	x2	x54	Forward
07/26/1976	1.5:1	x1.5	x27	Forward
07/23/1976	3:2	x1.5	x18	Forward
07/03/1964	2:1	x2	x12	Forward
09/11/1959	3:1	x3	x6	Forward
05/10/1955	2:1	x2	x2	Forward

Frequently Asked Questions

How much would Caterpillar stock be worth if it never split?

If Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) had never undergone any stock splits, its price per share today would be approximately 316422.72 USD. This calculation reflects the cumulative effect of all splits, including the most recent split (ratio: 2-for-1) that occurred on 07/14/2005.
Has Caterpillar stock ever split?

Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) has undergone a total of ten stock splits. The most recent split occurred on 07/14/2005. One share bought prior to the first split on 05/10/1955 would now equal 864.00 shares.
Will Caterpillar stock split again?

Caterpillar (stock symbol: NYSE: CAT) has undergone ten stock splits in its history. The most recent split, a 2-for-1 split, occurred on 07/14/2005. While future splits are not guaranteed, significant increases in stock price could prompt consideration for another split.

Stock Split Overview

Total Number of Splits	10
Recent Split Date	07/14/2005
Recent Split Ratio	2:1
Cumulative multiple	x864

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