Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is listed among the 15 Best Blue-Chip Stocks with Growing Dividends. Citi raised its price target for CAT to $690 from $670, citing improved construction and mining outlook for 2026. Q3 2025 saw sales jump 10% to $17.6 billion, with power-generation revenue up 33%.

Caterpillar’s Q3 free cash flow hit $3.2 billion, allowing for dividends and buybacks. Orders backlog reached a record $39.8 billion. The company declared a $1.51 quarterly dividend. Caterpillar is the largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment worldwide.

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