Goldman Sachs Raises Price Target On Caterpillar (CAT) As N. America Recovery Accelerates
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Goldman Sachs boosted its price target on Conviction Buy List-rated Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) from $118 to $131 following strong Q4 results.
The firm said the results reinforced the key drivers including the fact that North America construction equipment demand is inflecting higher. They noted that United Rentals (NYSE: URI) is increasing capex by 30% in 2012, and URI and RSC Holdings (NYSE: RRR) are increasing pricing by over 5% in 2012.
Goldman raised 2012-13 EPS by an average of 10% to $10.10/ $11.95 due to a sharper US construction equipment recovery, lower pension, and share gains in Europe and Asia construction equipment markets.
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Shares of Caterpillar closed at $111.31 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $67.54-$116.25.
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The firm said the results reinforced the key drivers including the fact that North America construction equipment demand is inflecting higher. They noted that United Rentals (NYSE: URI) is increasing capex by 30% in 2012, and URI and RSC Holdings (NYSE: RRR) are increasing pricing by over 5% in 2012.
Goldman raised 2012-13 EPS by an average of 10% to $10.10/ $11.95 due to a sharper US construction equipment recovery, lower pension, and share gains in Europe and Asia construction equipment markets.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Caterpillar click here. For more ratings news on Caterpillar click here.
Shares of Caterpillar closed at $111.31 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $67.54-$116.25.
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