Stock-Split Watch: Is Caterpillar Next?

Key Points Caterpillar has split its stock five times since 1976. Shares have outperformed the S&P 500 since this time last year. Caterpillar stock is down about 23% from its 52-week high. 10 stocks we like better than Caterpillar › Soaring more than 76% over the past year as of this writing, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock has given investors a lot to celebrate, especially compared to the 17% rise in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) . Couple the strong performance with the fact that shares of the industrials stalwart touched an all-time high in late June, closing over $1,064, and it's clear that Caterpillar stock has gained investors' attention.