Caterpillar (CAT) Dividends

Dividends Caterpillar has increased its payout since 2010, with dividends growing 9.2% over the last three years, and /.5% over the last five years. DPS Growth 12008 2009 2010 12011 12012 17.39% 10.99% 4.60% 3.70% 3.57% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 The company's current trailing twelve month dividend yield is 2.64% Payout Ratio Dividend Yield 140% 3.63% 120% 2.95% 100% 2.25% 80% 2.01% 1.86% 60% 40% 20% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 The company generated $5.2 billion in cash flow from operation in 2012. It paid out $1.6 billion, or roughly 30% in dividends. The company generates enough cash from operations to to cover dividend payments, with coverage exceeding payouts by more than four times. Dividend Coverage İ:ill. 4.19x 4.31x 3.63x 2.45x 0.86x 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Debt to Equity 117% 80% 68% 60% 47% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 SOURCES: BIDNESS Company Data, SEC filings, Bloomberg Professional Services etc. DISCLAIMER: Bidness Etc(TM) and related marks are owned by Bidness Etc. Any other trademarks appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners, and are not used to indicate the origin of goods or services offered or provided by Bidness Etc herein or to suggest approval for or affiliation with Bidness Etc.