CATERPILLAR INC (CAT)

US1491231015 - Common Stock

363.25  +5.64 (+1.58%)

After market: 363.88 +0.63 (+0.17%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to CAT. Both in the recent history as in the last year, CAT has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CAT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 93% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by CAT over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
CAT is one of the better performing stocks in the Machinery industry, it outperforms 90% of 132 stocks in the same industry.
CAT is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so CAT is performing more or less in line with the market.
In the last month CAT has a been trading in the 352.14 - 382.01 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
CAT has an average volume of 2177290 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CAT Weekly chart
CAT Daily chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, CAT also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 354.65, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

270.41

383.10

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 354.65 to 354.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 339.79 to 347.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 273.14 to 275.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 379.31 to 379.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS93.33
Mansfield1.84
10 Day High374.46
10 Day Low352.14
20 Day High382.01
20 Day Low352.14
52 Week High382.01
52 Week Low205.6
Performance
1 Week0.94%
2 Weeks-2.33%
1 Month2.05%
3 Month21.31%
6 Month52.27%
12 Month66.02%
2 Year72.53%
3 Year59.24%
5 Year160.54%
10 Year244.64%
15 Year920.94%
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)-2.66
RSI(14)55.17
LBB351.29
UBB380.09
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
379.32354.6424.68 (6.51%)15.37%
An entry @379.32. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @354.64. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 24.68 points, which is 6.51%.When investing 15.37% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CAT Daily chart

CATERPILLAR INC

NYSE:CAT (4/23/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 363.88 +0.63 (+0.17%)

363.25

+5.64 (+1.58%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
Performance
% Chg1.58%
1 Week0.94%
2 Weeks-2.33%
1 Month2.05%
3 Month21.31%
6 Month52.27%
12 Month66.02%
2 Year
3 Year
5 Year
10 Year
15 Year
Volatility
ATR(14)9.35
ATR(20)%2.3%
ATR Inc
Range Today6.48
ADR(20)
ADR(20)%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS
Mansfield
10 Day High374.46
10 Day Low352.14
20 Day High382.01
20 Day Low352.14
52 Week High382.01
52 Week Low205.6
CS1 End
CR1 Start
Volume & EV
DER(3)
DER(5)
Volume1.81M
Volume Incr3.72%
Vol(5)2.30M
Vol(50)2.18M