Michael Burry's Bearish Bet On Caterpillar Sparks Debate— Analyst Says the 'Big Short' Investor is Missing the 'Structural Theme'

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He added that growing demand for on-site power systems is benefiting Caterpillar as AI data centers seek reliable alternatives to aging electrical grids. As larger AI campuses increasingly adopt diesel and natural gas generators, Caterpillar is well positioned to capture a greater share of this expanding market.\nGlinyanov said the company’s core heavy equipment sales and rental business remains strong, supported by improving dealer inventories and steady demand, while its expanding exposure to AI power infrastructure has helped justify the stock’s premium valuation.\nMichael Burry is betting against Caterpillar even as investors have driven the stock up 142% over the past year, anticipating it will be a major AI infrastructure beneficiary. 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Benzinga’s screener allows you to compare CAT’s performance with its peers.  \nCAT Price Action: On a year-to-date basis, Caterpillar stock surged 61.02%, as per Benzinga Pro. 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