Chart Of The Day: The Latest AI Darling Is... Caterpillar?
MoneyShow·2026-05-01·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
A whole new group of AI darlings is gaining attention now. Even if they’re companies that don’t have anything to do directly with AI tech.
The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows a daily chart of Caterpillar going back 12 months. The stock surged 9.8% on Thursday alone, hit an all-time high, and extended its one-year gains to 187%!
The driver of the action: CAT reported Q1 profit of $2.5 billion, or $5.47 per share, up from $2 billion, or $4.20 per share, a year earlier. Revenue surged 22% to $17.4 billion, well ahead of the $16.5 billion estimate. Plus, the company raised its full-year targets.
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By Mike Larson
The AI boom gave a huge boost to a big stock yesterday. Some might even call it the latest AI darling. It’s... Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). Yes, Caterpillar.