Caterpillar stock ends 2025 lower — what investors are watching for CAT in January
Caterpillar shares fell 0.8% to $572.87 as U.S. stocks ended the year lower; the Dow dropped 0.63% and the S&P 500 lost 0.74%. Investors weighed 2026 demand against rate and trade-policy uncertainty. Caterpillar traded between $572.05 and $578.94. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $627.50.