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26 Jul 2026, 13:15 UTC · 1h ago

Caterpillar Stock Is Up 100% in a Year. Here's the Data Center Math Behind the Rally.

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Caterpillar Stock Is Up 100% in a Year. Here's the Data Center Math Behind the Rally.

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Caterpillar's backlog reached record levels at the end of the first quarter, totaling $63 billion, a 79% increase year over year. — A massive increase in backlog provides high visibility into future revenue growth and strong demand for the company's products.
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Caterpillar's valuation has significantly expanded, with a P/E ratio of 43x and a forward P/E of 36x, both more than double their five-year averages. — Extreme valuation premiums increase the risk of a price correction if growth expectations are not perfectly met.
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Caterpillar is benefiting from AI infrastructure spending, specifically through demand for earth-moving equipment for data centers and power systems to address grid connectivity issues. — Positioning the company as an AI play opens a new, high-growth tailwind beyond traditional construction cycles.
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