A Form 4 filed on November 3, 2026, disclosed that James C. Fish Jr., a director of Caterpillar Inc., purchased 1,000 shares of Caterpillar common stock on November 2, 2026, at a weighted average price of $620.39 per share.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: James C. Fish Jr., identified as a Director of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)
  • Transaction: Purchase (code P) of 1,000 shares of common stock on November 2, 2026
  • Price range: Shares were acquired in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $620.33 to $620.42, with a reported average of $620.39
  • Direct holdings after transaction: 4,714 shares held directly, including adjustments for dividends accrued
  • Indirect holdings: 250 shares held indirectly by The Nicole M. Fish GST Trust and 250 shares held indirectly by The Stephanie M. Fish GST Trust
  • Signed by: Nicole M. Puza, acting as power of attorney for James Fish Jr., on November 3, 2026

James Fish Jr. Adds to Caterpillar Position in November 2026 Open-Market Purchase

According to the filing, James C. Fish Jr., a director of Caterpillar Inc., acquired 1,000 shares of Caterpillar common stock on November 2, 2026, through an open-market purchase coded as a "P" transaction. The reported per-share price of $620.39 reflects a weighted average; the filing notes that the shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $620.33 to $620.42. The filing states that full information on shares purchased at each separate price will be provided upon request to the issuer, any security holder, or SEC staff.

Following the transaction, the filing reports that Fish directly beneficially owns 4,714 shares of Caterpillar common stock. The filing notes that this figure includes adjustments for dividends accrued. In addition to his direct holdings, Fish is reported to hold 250 shares indirectly through The Nicole M. Fish GST Trust and a further 250 shares indirectly through The Stephanie M. Fish GST Trust, for a combined indirect holding of 500 shares.

The form was signed by Nicole M. Puza acting under a power of attorney for James Fish Jr. and was filed on November 3, 2026. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing. The filing does not indicate that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What Was Disclosed

Caterpillar director James C. Fish Jr. reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 common shares on November 2, 2026, at an average price of $620.39, bringing his direct beneficial ownership to 4,714 shares, plus 500 shares held indirectly through two GST trusts.