CAT SEC Filing News — Caterpillar, Inc.

Latest SEC filings for Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-27.

Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel load…
Sector: Industrials Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery CIK: 18230
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
2
Bearish Signals
18
Insider Transactions
1
Material Events (8-K)
0
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for CAT has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 2 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
CAT Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-05-14 — 2026-07-27
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 1 sell
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$22.89M
DENISE C JOHNSON · 2026-05-14
12,605 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
1
Proposed insider sale filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-27

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-27

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kaiser Jason (Group President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kaiser Jason (Group President)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-27

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MacLennan David (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MacLennan David (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kaiser Jason (Group President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kaiser Jason (Group President)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-11

CAT filed 8-K — material company event

CATERPILLAR INC filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

WILKINS RAYFORD JR (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: WILKINS RAYFORD JR (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SCHWAB SUSAN C (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SCHWAB SUSAN C (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

REED DEBRA L (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: REED DEBRA L (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Marks Judith Fran (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Marks Judith Fran (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MacLennan David (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MacLennan David (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

KEENE NAZZIC S (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: KEENE NAZZIC S (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Johnson Gerald (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Johnson Gerald (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-11

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Fish James C Jr (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Fish James C Jr (Director) Shares: 211
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-05-27

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Creed Joseph E (Chief Executive Officer)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-05-27

CAT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Epley Kyle Joseph (Chief Financial Officer)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-15

CAT insider Johnson Denise C (Group President) sold 12,605 shares (~$11.44M)

Johnson Denise C, listed as Group President at CATERPILLAR INC, reported an open-market sale of 12,605 CAT shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Johnson Denise C (Group President) Shares: 12,605 Est. Value: $11.44M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-14

CAT Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by DENISE C JOHNSON (12,605 shares) ~$22.89M

DENISE C JOHNSON filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell CAT (CATERPILLAR INC) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: DENISE C JOHNSON Shares: 12,605 Est. Value: $22.89M

Understanding Caterpillar, Inc.'s SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of CAT shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Caterpillar, Inc. must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Caterpillar, Inc.'s financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — CAT SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Caterpillar, Inc. submit to the SEC?

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about CAT?

A Form 4 for CAT discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Caterpillar, Inc.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for CAT?

The 10-K is Caterpillar, Inc.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all CAT SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Caterpillar, Inc. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for CAT. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Caterpillar, Inc. file with the SEC?

Caterpillar, Inc. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling CAT shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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