Question 1

Is CAT or ODFL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). CAT offers the higher yield (0.74%), 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 ODFL?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher forward dividend yield at 0.74%, versus 0.50% for ODFL.

Question 3

Is CAT or ODFL safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 83/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or ODFL better value right now?

Accepted Answer

CAT trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-45% upside, overvalued), versus -46% for ODFL.

Metric	CAT	ODFL
Forward yield	0.74%	0.50%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$1.16
Payout ratio	30%	24%
Years of growth	32 yr	8 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	30.0%
5-yr total return	317%	62%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	83 (A)
Fair value estimate	$485.27	$125.38
Upside to fair value	-45%	-46%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$398.1B	$48.2B
P/E ratio	43.9	48.8

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