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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•

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BLB&B Advisors Boosts Caterpillar Stake by 171.7% in Q4

Key Facts

1BLB&B Advisors LLC increased its stake in Caterpillar Inc. by 171.7% during the fourth quarter.

2The firm purchased an additional 17,622 shares, bringing its total holdings to 27,886 shares valued at approximately $15.975 million.

3Analysts currently rate Caterpillar as a 'Moderate Buy' with a consensus target price of $747.14.

about 2 months ago

Version History

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Added information regarding BLB&B Advisors' portfolio diversification through a new position in the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF).

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Added information regarding Transcend Capital's stake reduction, the Q4 earnings beat, and the company's link to the AI and data-center sector.

Institutional activity in Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) showed mixed trends in Q4, as BLB&B Advisors LLC increased its stake by 171.7% to 27,886 shares. Alongside this expansion, BLB&B Advisors diversified its portfolio by acquiring a new position in the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF), purchasing 1,350 shares valued at approximately $639,000 according to its latest 13F filing. Conversely, Transcend Capital Advisors LLC reduced its CAT position by 44.1% during the same period. This institutional reshuffling follows Caterpillar's strong quarterly earnings, which surpassed market expectations for both EPS and revenue. Investor sentiment remains bolstered by the company's strategic exposure to the AI and data-center infrastructure boom. Analysts currently maintain a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating for Caterpillar with a price target of $747.14.