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CompareCaterpillar vs Deere & co: how do the stocks compare?
CAT and DE side by side, in plain English. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.
| CAT | DE | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | CAT | DE |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| Industry | Agricultural Machinery | Agricultural Machinery |
| Size | mega cap | large cap |
| Market value | 389.4 billion dollars | 185.4 billion dollars |
Caterpillar (CAT)
Caterpillar trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CAT. It is a mega cap company in the agricultural machinery industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 389.4 billion dollars.
- Orders and backlog, which show future sales.
- Business spending and the health of the economy.
- Costs of materials and labor.
Deere & co (DE)
Deere & co trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DE. It is a large cap company in the agricultural machinery industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 185.4 billion dollars.
- Orders and backlog, which show future sales.
- Business spending and the health of the economy.
- Costs of materials and labor.
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What is the difference between CAT and DE?
Caterpillar trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CAT. It is a mega cap company in the agricultural machinery industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 389.4 billion dollars. Deere & co trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DE. It is a large cap company in the agricultural machinery industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 185.4 billion dollars.
Which is bigger, Caterpillar or Deere & co?
Caterpillar has the larger market value, at about 389.4 billion dollars.
Are Caterpillar and Deere & co in the same industry?
Yes. Both are in the agricultural machinery industry.
Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.