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CATCaterpillar Inc.
$647.18
Financials
WATCHLIST
Investment Thesis
CAT broke out 1 month(s) ago at $615.35, but has stalled (+5%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.
Already broke out - entry point missed
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 87 (Top 13%)
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$647.18
✓→
50 DMA
$584.44
✓→
100 DMA
$532.86
✓→
150 DMA
$490.19
✓→
200 DMA
$448.85
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
Why Not BUY Yet?
EPS Growth
-3%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on CAT, we need:
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -3%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
87/99
Top 13% ✓
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
66
BULLISH
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
2.1M
-15% vs avg
From Entry
+5.2%
$615.35
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-3%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+23%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+10%
WEAK
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
55%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
37/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Stalled BreakoutBreakout Date2025-12-1037 days ago
Entry Was$615.35Breakout price
Gain Since+5%From entry
Reclaim$607.6221 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: Deep pullback to 50 DMA or 21 EMA
THEN: Consider adding if holds support (original entry was $615.35)
IF: New base forms after 3-6 week consolidation
THEN: Re-evaluate for fresh entry point
IF: Price drops >25% from highs
THEN: Watch for Stage 3 top formation
IF: Next earnings shows >25% EPS growth
THEN: Upgrade conviction level
IF: RS Rating drops below 75
THEN: Remove from priority watch
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$652.36+0.8%
- Pivot$652.36+0.8%
Current$647.18
Support
- 20 DMA$598.83-7.5%
- 50 DMA$584.44-9.7%
- 200 DMA$448.85-30.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAT stock a buy now?
CAT broke out 1 month(s) ago at $615.35, but has stalled (+5%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.
What is the buy point for CAT?
CAT broke out at $615.35 1 month(s) ago but has stalled (+5%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.
What is CAT's RS Rating?
CAT has an RS Rating of 87/99, meaning it's in the Top 13% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.