Caterpillar Stock Hits Record High on AI Data Center Boom – Experts Warn It’s “Priced for Perfection”
Caterpillar shares jumped 5% in pre-market trading Oct. 29 after Q3 results beat estimates, adding about $10 billion in market value. Q3 revenue reached $17.6 billion, driven by 17% growth in its energy segment from AI data-center demand. The stock trades near record highs, up roughly 45–50% year-to-date. Analysts remain divided, with some warning on valuation despite recent upgrades.
