Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) filing shows sale of 972 shares worth $742,802

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC reported the sale of 972 shares of Common Stock of Caterpillar (CAT) on 02/17/2026 for $742,802.30 via Form 144. The filing lists prior award categories including 234 Restricted Stock (09/01/2022) and 126 Performance Shares (12/31/2024).

Key Figures

Shares sold: 972 shares Aggregate sale value: $742,802.30 Award counts listed: 234 and 126 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 972 shares Sale date 02/17/2026

Aggregate sale value $742,802.30 Proceeds from 972 shares on 02/17/2026

Award counts listed 234 and 126 shares 234 Restricted Stock (09/01/2022); 126 Performance Shares (12/31/2024)

Key Terms

Form 144, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares, Issuer

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Form 144 regulatory

"reported the sale of 972 shares of Common Stock"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Restricted Stock financial

"Restricted Stock | Issuer | 234 | 09/01/2022"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Performance Shares financial

"Performance Shares | Issuer | 126 | 12/31/2024"

Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.

Issuer regulatory

"Restricted Stock | Issuer | 234"

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	360	326160.00	460637026	05/13/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	09/01/2022	Restricted Stock	Issuer			234	09/01/2022	Not Applicable
Common	12/31/2024	Performance Shares	Issuer			126	12/31/2024	Not Applicable

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
WILLIAM SCHAUPP 5205 N. O'CONNOR BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 IRVING TX 75039	Common	02/17/2026	972	742802.30

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What did the CAT Form 144 disclose about the transaction?

It discloses a sale of 972 shares for $742,802.30 on 02/17/2026. The filing names Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC as the filer and lists related restricted and performance award counts dated 09/01/2022 and 12/31/2024.

Who is the filer on the CAT Form 144 and what role is shown?

The filer is Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. The filing lists the firm’s address and indicates the securities sold were Common Stock; specific beneficial owner or insider title is not provided in the excerpt.

How many award shares are listed as granted previously in the filing for CAT?

The filing lists 234 Restricted Stock awards (09/01/2022) and 126 Performance Shares (12/31/2024). Those counts appear under ‘Securities To Be Sold’ in the provided excerpt.

Does the Form 144 excerpt state how proceeds are used or who received them?

The excerpt does not state proceeds use or recipient details. It records the sale amount and dates but does not attach a use‑of‑proceeds statement or designate the receiving party in the provided text.

When was the sale in the CAT Form 144 executed and at what aggregate value?

The sale date is 02/17/2026 and the aggregate value is $742,802.30. The filing lists the transaction as 972 shares of Common Stock sold on that date with the stated dollar amount.