Peers · Industrials
CAT Alternatives
The closest CAT alternative is MMM (1.81% yield, 8.8/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same industrials sector as CAT (0.81% yield, 8.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to CAT in our universe is MMM — 1.00% higher yield than CAT (1.81% vs 0.81%) and a 8.8/10 safety score compared to CAT's 8.8/10.
Switching from CAT to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether CAT dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches CAT on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from CAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM · 3M Company | 1.81% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 1.00% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best CAT alternatives?
The closest CAT alternatives are MMM — all in the same industrials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MMM is the single closest match at 1.81% yield and 8.8/10 safety, versus 0.81% and 8.8/10 for CAT.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to CAT?
Yes — MMM yields 1.81% versus CAT's 0.81%. Its safety score is 8.8/10 against CAT's 8.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to CAT?
We rank 1 similar stocks for CAT: MMM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks CAT on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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