Schaupp William E 4
4 · CATERPILLAR INC · Filed Feb 18, 2026
Research Summary
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Caterpillar (CAT) Chief Accounting Officer William Schaupp Sells 972 Shares
What Happened
William E. Schaupp, Chief Accounting Officer of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), reported an open-market sale of 972 shares on February 17, 2026. The sale generated approximately $742,802 based on a weighted average price of $764.20 per share. The Form 4 was filed on February 18, 2026.
Key Details
- Transaction type: Sale (code S) — open market/private sale reported.
- Transaction date: 2026-02-17; Form 4 filed: 2026-02-18 (timely filing).
- Price: Weighted average $764.20; individual trade prices ranged $764.14–$764.26 (per footnote F1).
- Shares sold: 972; proceeds ≈ $742,802.
- Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the excerpt provided.
- Footnote F1: Transaction executed in multiple trades; reporting person can provide the trade-by-trade breakdown on request.
Context
This was a straight sale by a company officer. Sales are often routine (tax, diversification, or other personal reasons) and do not necessarily indicate a change in company fundamentals. Because this filing shows a disposition rather than a purchase, it should be interpreted as insider selling activity rather than an insider buying signal.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Schaupp William E
Chief Accounting Officer
Transactions
- Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-17$764.20/sh−972$742,802→ 824 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $764.14 to $764.26. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Signature
/s/ Nicole Puza, POA for William Schaupp|2026-02-18