CAT Stock Hikes Dividend 8%, Leads Dow Jones Rebound

Caterpillar announced an 8% dividend hike after Wednesday's close, extending its streak of dividend increases to 32 years. CAT stock led Dow Jones Industrial Average winners early Thursday, rebounding from a key support level after suffering its sharpest loss since April 3, 2025, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled "Liberation Day" tariffs. Caterpillar is among 69 members of the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 years.