Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT)
NYSE • Industrials
February 17, 2026 at 21:00 UTC
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Caterpillar, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports equipment used in construction, mining, energy, and transportation. The company integrates its equipment with digital tools and service programs to improve productivity, support safe operations, and keep fleets available. A global dealer network provides sales, parts, and field service, while financing solutions help customers acquire and maintain fleets. Digital platforms enable equipment monitoring, fleet optimization, and remote diagnostics across job sites and regions. With manufacturing, distribution, and remanufacturing facilities in major markets, Caterpillar participates in the industrials sector and plays a role in infrastructure development, resource extraction, and power generation worldwide.
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Caterpillar, Inc.'s Technical Indicators Summary
CAT is exhibiting a bullish trend supported by strong momentum and positive price action above key moving averages. The stock currently trades well above its 200-day moving averages, reflecting sustained upward strength, while momentum indicators like the MACD and CCI signal continued buying interest. Although the RSI is approaching overbought levels and the ADX suggests moderate trend strength, volume remains robust as indicated by the rising On-Balance Volume. Volatility, measured by the ATR, is steady, implying controlled price fluctuations. Overall, the technical landscape points to a solid uptrend with some caution warranted due to near-term overbought signals. The current setup reflects a technically bullish stance for CAT.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 68.34 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 91.66 |
CCI (20) | 133.48 |
WPR (14) | -10.51 |
Momentum (10) | 48.48 |
MFI | 61.54 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | 17.06 |
Bollinger Bands | $549.27 - $656.88 |
ATR (14) | $15.70 (2.43%) |
ADX (14) | 24.67 |
OBV | 80,350,800 |
Simple Moving Averages | $450.43 - $626.06(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $470.21 - $626.85(5 indicators) |
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By the close, CAT faced an extremely defensive options stance, with a high PCR of 1.75. Into the bell, a soft sector rise of 0.53% left a constructive backdrop for CAT. CAT's move is supported by a constructive sector backdrop and a high options PCR indicating caution.
Price Change
from $774.2 close
-$9.42
Trading Volume
Below avg (4.0M)
2.4M
vs S&P 500 Today
Strong Underperformance
-9.57%
52-Week Position
Near highs
95.2%
Updated: February 17, 2026 at 21:02 UTC
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