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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). During the week, the CAT gained 21.82 points, or 3.14%, and closed at 717.22 on Thursday, April 2, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 13, 2026. Weekly volume was -13% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See CAT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on January 20, 2016 at 56.36 and reached 789.81 on February 12, 2026. CAT gained -733.45 points, or -1301.37%, in 525 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (244.15) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See CAT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on September 27, 2022 at 160.60 and reached 789.81 on February 12, 2026. CAT gained -629.21 points, or -391.79%, in 176 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (312.34) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See CAT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 20, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See CAT short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 789.81 and reached 662.85 on March 9, 2026. CAT lost 126.96 points, or 16.07%, in 25 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 540.89 and resistance is at 738.48. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See CAT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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