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Caterpillar, Inc. Vs. Illinois Tool Works Inc. Sector Stock Comparison

Buy
58

CAT
Caterpillar, Inc.

Last Price:
$583.07
Seasonality Move:
6.52%
Sell
40

ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Last Price:
$251.59
Seasonality Move:
6.64%
Buy
58
Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Caterpillar, Inc. [CAT] share price is $582.41. The Score for CAT is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • CAT is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.
Sell
40
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a Sell

Is Illinois Tool Works Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Illinois Tool Works Inc. [ITW] share price is $251.57. The Score for ITW is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • ITW is currently trading in the 30-40% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar, Inc.'s stock price today?

  • The Caterpillar, Inc. share price today is $582.41
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and CAT is experiencing slight buying pressure.

ITW Stock Price Chart

What is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s stock price today?

  • The Illinois Tool Works Inc. share price today is $251.57
    The current trend is moderately bullish and ITW is experiencing slight buying pressure.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 6.03 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 52.31 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 789288 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (557.32 - 599.76) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (437.09 - 569.25) Buy

ITW Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.35 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 52.31 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 247457 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (244.21 - 253.85) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (246.44 - 262.3) Sell

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 586.07 Sell
20-day SMA: 585.74 Sell
50-day SMA: 562.95 Buy
200-day SMA: 427.45 Buy
8-day EMA: 582.04 Buy
20-day EMA: 581.06 Buy
50-day EMA: 556.74 Buy
200-day EMA: 461.97 Buy

ITW Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 253.76 Sell
20-day SMA: 250.62 Buy
50-day SMA: 247.97 Buy
200-day SMA: 250.8 Buy
8-day EMA: 251.96 Sell
20-day EMA: 250.75 Buy
50-day EMA: 250.36 Buy
200-day EMA: 252.39 Sell

Caterpillar, Inc. Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $1.53 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $3.17 per share, and an increase next year of $3.69 per share.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Earnings Growth & ITW Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.21 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.27 per share, and an increase next year of $0.84 per share.

Caterpillar, Inc. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Illinois Tool Works Inc. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):