Question 1

Is CAT or MMM a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (7 vs 1). MMM offers the higher yield (1.71%), while CAT has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, CAT or MMM?

Accepted Answer

MMM has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.71%, versus 0.78% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or MMM safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (90/100 vs 63/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or MMM better value right now?

Accepted Answer

CAT trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-45% upside, overvalued), versus -55% for MMM.

Metric	CAT	MMM
Forward yield	0.78%	1.71%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$3.12
Payout ratio	30%	54%
Years of growth	32 yr	1 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	-9.9%
5-yr total return	321%	6%
Dividend safety score	90 (A)	63 (C)
Fair value estimate	$485.52	$78.40
Upside to fair value	-45%	-55%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$360.5B	$91.8B
P/E ratio	41.8	31.6

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