When is Caterpillar Inc (CAT) next ex-dividend date?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Predicted next ex-dividend date · high confidence
· ±1 day
(likely Oct 20–Oct 22)
Caterpillar Inc pays dividends quarterly. Based on its historical ex-dividend pattern, the next ex-date is predicted to be October 21, 2026 — you would need to own the shares before this date to be entitled to the dividend. This is a prediction made ahead of the official announcement.
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Upcoming predicted ex-dividend dates
| Predicted ex-date | Confidence | Uncertainty | Likely range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | high | ±1d | Oct 20 – Oct 22 |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | high | ±1d | Jan 18 – Jan 20 |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | high | ±1d | Apr 20 – Apr 22 |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 | high | ±2d | Jul 17 – Jul 21 |
Recent ex-dividend history
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $1.5100 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $1.5100 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $1.5100 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $1.5100 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $1.4100 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $1.4100 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $1.4100 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $1.4100 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $1.3000 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | $1.3000 |
Historical amounts are as reported and split-adjusted; shown for pattern context, not as a yield.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is CAT's next ex-dividend date?
- The predicted next ex-dividend date for Caterpillar Inc is October 21, 2026, with high confidence (±1 day). This is an estimate from the historical pattern, not a confirmed date.
- How often does CAT pay a dividend?
- Caterpillar Inc has historically paid quarterly.
- How is this prediction made?
- By clustering CAT's past ex-dividend dates and projecting the next occurrence of each annual window, then adjusting to the next US trading session. The confidence reflects how consistent the timing has been.
Not investment advice. Dates shown are statistical predictions
computed from each company's historical ex-dividend pattern before any official
announcement — they are estimates, not confirmed dates, and a company can change or cancel a
dividend at any time. Always verify against the company's official announcement before trading.
Data derived from public sources; last built 2026-07-22.