Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)
IRVING, Texas — December 25, 2025 — Caterpillar Inc. closes out 2025 at the center of several powerful cross-currents: a surge in demand for on-site power tied to AI data centers, accelerating mining autonomy and electrification, a strategic push deeper into software, and a still-material cost overhang from tariffs—plus fresh legal risk in compact equipment. Reuters
