Transaction Details
Fish James C Jr, of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), purchased 1,000 shares of company stock on November 02, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were acquired at an average price of $620.39 per share, for a total transaction value of $620.4K. Following this transaction, Fish James C Jr now owns 4,714 shares of Caterpillar Inc. stock.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.'s stock currently trades at $591.30, giving the company a market capitalization of $293.0B.
Insider purchases are widely considered one of the most reliable bullish indicators in equity markets. Unlike selling — which can happen for personal financial reasons — buying requires the insider to commit their own capital, suggesting genuine confidence in the company's future. When a buys shares, they're betting their own money on outcomes they have direct visibility into.
This $620K transaction is a notable data point for investors tracking insider sentiment at Caterpillar Inc. While any single trade should be viewed in context, patterns of insider activity over time can provide valuable directional signals.
Insider transaction data is reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings, typically within two business days of the trade. Investors can track insider activity alongside other metrics — such as institutional flows, short interest, and technical indicators — to build a more complete picture of market sentiment around Caterpillar Inc.
Recent Insider Transactions at Caterpillar Inc.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Fish James C Jr | Buy | 1,000 | $620K |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Epley Kyle Joseph | Buy | 8 | $6K |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Epley Kyle Joseph | Buy | 13 | $9K |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Kaiser Jason | Buy | 13 | $9K |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Creed Joseph E | Buy | 23 | $16K |
Related Tools: Insider Trades Tracker | View CAT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does insider insider_buy mean for Caterpillar Inc. stock?
Insider insider_buys at Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) are reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings. While a single transaction doesn't predict future stock performance, patterns of insider buying can signal management confidence.
How can I track insider trades for CAT?
Monitor all insider transactions on the CAT insider trades page or the Insider Trades Tracker.