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Caterpillar stock fell 30% in 6 months but HSBC forecasts 85% gains on strong backlog and AI power demand.

02 Nov 2026, 14:15 WIB
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Caterpillar stock fell 30% in 6 months but HSBC forecasts 85% gains on strong backlog and AI power demand.

Caterpillar's shares dropped nearly 30% over six months despite a record $78 billion backlog supporting future growth. HSBC is bullish, projecting an 85% upside to $1,150, driven by demand in AI data center power, global infrastructure, and high-margin services. The stock fell after a slight revenue miss and cautious guidance, but management expects margins to improve in 2027 as factory capacity ramps up. The next key test will be Caterpillar's 2027 outlook update in January.

Caterpillar shares trade at USD 630.25 on Pluang as of Nov 02, 2026 19:31 WIB, up 1.24% for the day. Despite the recent six-month drop noted in the article, the stock remains well above its 52-week low of USD 546.13 and below its 52-week high of USD 1.06K. The platform data shows a market cap of $286.26 billion and a dividend yield of 1.05%, highlighting Caterpillar's significant presence in the industrials sector.

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