Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) ends the year with announced financial results, raising their price target to $357 despite a mild fourth-quarter miss. However, a soft 2025 outlook after Q4 has resulted in some stocks flat. The company witnessed a significant fall in their shares due to a lower sales outlook. CAT's stocks dipped by 8% post Q4 results, puzzling investors. Meanwhile, investment in Caterpillar over the past decade seems profitable, with analysts updating their estimates for CAT after annual results. Caterpillar Limited Edition Machines are on offer to honor their Centennial Celebration but the sales backslide gives grim news. A bleak outlook raises questions about the company's future direction but they remain attractive to investors. CAT's warning of a sales drop in 2025 due to weak equipment demand is a concern, with it recently missing Q4 revenue estimates. Despite dampened quarterly performances, key earnings and performance metrics are met. CAT has lowered the PT to $438 at Truist subsequent to sales and margins miss. Caterpillar launched a video to celebrate the anniversary and their Q4 earnings surpassed estimates. Despite market improvement, CAT's stock value declined. Caterpillar tops Q4 EPS by 8c, laying a promising path for future technology advancements. The company announced their executive officer's retirement and a maintained dividend. Their massive $10.3B shareholder payout overshadows revenue dip. Interesting technology advancements are on the horizon with a launching of groundbreaking dynamic energy transfer solution for battery and diesel-electric mining equipment.
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