• Caterpillar 2023 shares outstanding were 0.514B, a 3.17% decline from 2022.
• Caterpillar 2022 shares outstanding were 0.53B, a 3.3% decline from 2021.
• Caterpillar 2021 shares outstanding were 0.549B, a 0.02% decline from 2020.

Shares outstanding can be defined as the number of shares held by shareholders (including insiders) assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.