Tom Gayner's CAT Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 328,650 shares of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) worth $156.82 M, representing 1.27% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in CAT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 37,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 3,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's Caterpillar (CAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Caterpillar (CAT) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +245,201 | Add 0.00% | 245,200 | $82.49 |
| Q3 2013 | -3,000 | Reduce 1.22% | 242,200 | $83.40 |
| Q4 2013 | -200 | Reduce 0.08% | 242,000 | $90.81 |
| Q1 2014 | -1,000 | Reduce 0.41% | 241,000 | $99.37 |
| Q3 2015 | +37,000 | Add 15.35% | 278,000 | $65.36 |
| Q4 2019 | +6,000 | Add 2.16% | 284,000 | $147.68 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,500 | Add 1.23% | 287,500 | $116.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +5,500 | Add 1.91% | 293,000 | $246.05 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,100 | Add 2.08% | 299,100 | $273.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +4,000 | Add 1.34% | 303,100 | $295.67 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,500 | Add 1.48% | 307,600 | $366.43 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,900 | Add 1.27% | 311,500 | $333.10 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,250 | Add 2.33% | 318,750 | $391.12 |
| Q4 2024 | +6,050 | Add 1.90% | 324,800 | $362.76 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,250 | Add 1.00% | 328,050 | $329.80 |
| Q2 2025 | +600 | Add 0.18% | 328,650 | $388.21 |
Tom Gayner's Caterpillar Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 245,200 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner has held Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) was in Q2 2013, adding 245,200 shares worth $20.23 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 328,650 shares of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), valued at approximately $156.82 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) represents approximately 1.27% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) was 328,650 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.