Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) is undergoing a significant rerate in the industrial sector. The stock is up 151.61% over the past year and 48.24% year to date, fueled by a record backlog and an emerging role as the picks-and-shovels supplier to the AI data center buildout. CEO Joe Creed stated on the Q1 call: “Our largest customers ... Price Prediction and Forecast: Can CAT Shares Hit $1000 By 2027?