Here's How Much $100 Invested In Caterpillar 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
Key takeaways
- Over 15 years, Caterpillar’s stock grew from $100 to $759.26, beating the market by 1.48% annually.
- $759.26 return on $100
- 14.3% annualized return
- 1.48% outperformance vs market
What happened
If you had put $100 into Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) 15 years ago, it would be worth $759.26 today, thanks to an average annual return of 14.3% versus 12.82% for the broader market.
Why it matters
Caterpillar’s 14.3% yearly gain outpaces the market by 1.48% over the same period, showing the power of compounding and the company’s steady growth.
Short-term and longer-term
Short-term. For traders, the 15‑year performance suggests CAT has a strong track record, but short‑term moves will still be driven by earnings releases and commodity price swings.
Longer-term. Long‑term investors can view CAT as a reliable growth engine; its consistent outperformance indicates resilience in cyclical markets.
Words on this card
- Market capitalization Learn
- The total value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares.
- Annualized return
- The yearly rate of return that would produce the same cumulative growth over a period.
- Compounding Learn
- The process where investment gains earn additional gains over time.