How to Play Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is anticipated to record top and bottom-line declines when it reports second-quarter 2024 results on Aug 6, before the opening bell.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2024 earnings has moved down 1% over the past 30 days to $5.53 per share. The consensus mark implies a 0.4% dip from the year-ago actual. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $16.76 billion, suggesting a 3.2% year-over-year decline.  Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Solid Earnings Su ...