PACCAR Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck segment designs, manufactures, and distributes trucks for the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods. It sells its trucks through a network of independent dealers under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. The Parts segment distributes aftermarket parts for trucks and related commercial vehicles. The Financial Services segment conducts full-service leasing operations under the PacLease trade name, as well as provides finance and leasing products and services to customers and dealers. This segment also offers equipment financing and administrative support services for its franchisees; retail loan and leasing services for small, medium, and large commercial trucking companies, as well as independent owners/operators and other businesses; and truck inventory financing services to independent dealers. In addition, this segment offers loans and leases directly to customers for the acquisition of trucks and related equipment. The company also manufactures and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR Inc was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

PACCAR Inc. демонстрирует следующий фундаментальный профиль. Мультипликатор P/E находится на уровне 27.96, что выше медианного значения по отрасли, указывая на возможную переоцененность. Однако, несмотря на это, компания показывает сильные результаты по EPS, которые значительно превышают медиану. Дивидендная доходность снизилась, что может вызвать беспокойство среди инвесторов. В то же время, текущий и быстрый коэффициенты находятся на высоком уровне, что говорит о хорошей ликвидности. Долговая нагрузка крайне низкая, что является позитивным фактором. Операционные и чистые прибыли остаются высокими, хотя наблюдается снижение валовой маржи, что может указывать на давление на прибыльность. В целом, несмотря на некоторые слабые места, такие как высокая оценка по P/E и снижение дивидендной доходности, сильные финансовые показатели и низкая долговая нагрузка создают позитивный фон для компании. Однако, учитывая все метрики, следует проявить осторожность при оценке целевой цены.

PACCAR Inc.

In the latest close session, Paccar (PCAR) was down 1.27% at $115.34. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.61%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.26%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.93%.
The stock of truck maker has fallen by 6.42% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 7.24% and undershooting the S&P 500's loss of 2.25%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Paccar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.13, marking a 22.6% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $6.34 billion, down 8.34% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.53 per share and a revenue of $27.29 billion, indicating changes of +10.38% and +4.02%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Paccar. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Paccar presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Paccar is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.13. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.11, so one might conclude that Paccar is trading at a premium comparatively.
One should further note that PCAR currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.98. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. PCAR's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.98 as of yesterday's close.
The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, positioning it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Paccar (PCAR) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Paccar (PCAR) closed the most recent trading day at $116.82, moving -1.1% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.52%. At the same time, the Dow lost 1.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.78%.
Shares of the truck maker witnessed a loss of 8.77% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with its loss of 6.5%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.25%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Paccar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.13, reflecting a 22.6% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $6.34 billion, reflecting a 8.34% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.53 per share and revenue of $27.29 billion, indicating changes of +10.38% and +4.02%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Paccar. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.09% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, Paccar is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Paccar's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 21.36. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 15.35 of its industry.
Meanwhile, PCAR's PEG ratio is currently 0.99. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Automotive - Domestic industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.99.
The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it within the top 36% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Paccar (PCAR) Stock Moves -1.10%: What You Should Know

Investors in PACCAR Inc. (Symbol: PCAR) saw new options become available today, for the March 2027 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 387 days until expiration the newly available contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the PCAR options chain for the new March 2027 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $120.00 strike price has a current bid of $10.30. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $120.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $109.70 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of PCAR, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $124.61/share today.
Because the $120.00 strike represents an approximate 4% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 64%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.58% return on the cash commitment, or 8.10% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for PACCAR Inc., and highlighting in green where the $120.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $135.00 strike price has a current bid of $11.70. If an investor was to purchase shares of PCAR stock at the current price level of $124.61/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $135.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 17.73% if the stock gets called away at the March 2027 expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if PCAR shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for PACCAR Inc., as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing PCAR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $135.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $135.00 strike represents an approximate 8% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 50%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 9.39% boost of extra return to the investor, or 8.86% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 32%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 33%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $124.61) to be 29%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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March 2027 Options Now Available For PACCAR

Key Points
The markets for farm equipment and construction machinery are expanding rapidly.
Interestingly, the AI data center buildout is helping to drive these stocks higher.
Farm and construction machinery stocks are soaring in 2026, up double digits in a market that's moving sideways. Three industrial stocks make up the group within the S&P 500, and they're all outperforming the broader index by a mile.
Paccar (NASDAQ: PCAR) makes light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. It also makes advanced diesel engines. The stock is up more than 16% this year.
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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) manufactures a wide variety of construction and farm equipment, plus power systems like gas generators. This stock has skyrocketed 28% so far in 2026.
And Deere (NYSE: DE), like Caterpillar, makes a wide array of construction and agriculture machines and equipment. The stock is up more than 25% so far this year.
Caterpillar reported its fourth quarter results on Jan. 29 and they were stellar. Revenue climbed 18% in the quarter to $19.1 billion while earnings hit $5.16 a share. Wall Street was expecting earnings per share of $4.71 on revenue of $17.9 billion. The stock has climbed 10% since the earnings release.
Caterpillar's gas turbine division in particular is booming, and that's partly due to the massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center buildout and its insatiable power needs. Sales in the division rose 23% during the quarter, to $1.75 billion. The company expects to double sales of power generation equipment by 2030.
As for Deere, the company will report quarterly results on Feb. 19. Analysts expect earnings of $2.10 a share on revenue of $7.5 billion.
And Paccar reported fourth quarter results on Jan. 27, with adjusted earnings of $1.06 per share on revenue of $6.8 billion. Both figures beat the consensus on analyst expectations.
These are good times for heavy equipment manufacturers
All three stocks are benefiting from urban expansion around the world and the infrastructure (like roads, bridges and railways) needed to accommodate it. The market for heavy construction equipment is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 6.2% a year through 2034, to $372 billion. Plus, the agriculture equipment market is moving out of a down cycle and is projected to grow 8.6% per year through 2035 and top $689 billion by then, twice as large as the market in 2025.
And there's the AI buildout, which is highly favorable for construction equipment makers and industrial transportation firms. The four largest AI hyperscalers are expected to spend at least $625 billion on data centers and AI infrastructure this year. If you're bullish on the U.S. economy, as I am, you should consider these three stocks, as the products they make are critical to economic growth.
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The Market Is Flat for the Year but These Industrial Stocks Are Soaring

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/11/26, Nomad Foods Ltd (Symbol: NOMD), Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (Symbol: TEN), and PACCAR Inc. (Symbol: PCAR) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Nomad Foods Ltd will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.17 on 2/26/26, Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd will pay its semi-annual dividend of $0.50 on 2/19/26, and PACCAR Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.33 on 3/4/26. As a percentage of NOMD's recent stock price of $12.90, this dividend works out to approximately 1.32%, so look for shares of Nomad Foods Ltd to trade 1.32% lower — all else being equal — when NOMD shares open for trading on 2/11/26. Similarly, investors should look for TEN to open 1.85% lower in price and for PCAR to open 0.26% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for NOMD, TEN, and PCAR, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Nomad Foods Ltd (Symbol: NOMD):
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PACCAR Inc. (Symbol: PCAR):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 5.27% for Nomad Foods Ltd, 3.71% for Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd, and 1.04% for PACCAR Inc..
In Monday trading, Nomad Foods Ltd shares are currently up about 0.3%, Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd shares are up about 3.4%, and PACCAR Inc. shares are down about 0.1% on the day.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Nomad Foods, Tsakos Energy Navigation and PACCAR

Key Points
Madison Asset Management bought 568,244 shares during the fourth quarter.
The shares had a value of about $91 million at year end.
The position accounted for 1% of the fund's AUM.
On Feb. 4, Madison Asset Management, LLC disclosed a new position in MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA), acquiring 568,244 shares.
Its quarter-end position was valued at approximately $91 million.
The position represents 1% of the 13F reportable assets under management (AUM)
Its outside the fund's top five holdings
What else to know
Top holdings after the filing:
NASDAQ:ACGL: $415,566,746 (4.8% of AUM)
NASDAQ:ROST: $271,540,765 (3.1% of AUM)
NASDAQ:PCAR: $249,949,983 (2.9% of AUM)
NASDAQ:GOOGL: $241,621,170 (2.8% of AUM)
NYSE:APH: $181,201,300 (2.1% of AUM)
Company overview
Revenue (TTM)
$1.86 billion
Net income (TTM)
$279.92 million
Dividend yield
1.13%
Price (as of market close February 3, 2026)
$184.26
Company snapshot
MSA Safety is a provider of advanced safety solutions, with a broad portfolio focused on protecting workers and critical infrastructure in high-risk industries. The company leverages a century-long legacy and established brands to maintain a strong market position in industrial safety and protection services.
Offers safety products including fixed gas and flame detection systems, breathing apparatus, portable gas detectors, industrial head protection, firefighter helmets, protective apparel, and fall protection equipment.
Serves distributors and end-users in industries such as oil and gas, fire service, construction, utilities, military, and mining across North America, Latin America, and international markets.
Generates revenue through the design, manufacturing, and sale of safety equipment and related services, leveraging both direct and indirect sales channels globally.
What this transaction means for investors
Madison Asset Management quickly bought up MSA Safety shares during the fourth quarter. Previously, it held no shares and bought more than 500,000 shares during the three-month period.
Valued at $91 million on Dec. 31, it accounted for 1% of Madison Asset Management’s $8.7 billion of AUM, according to the company’s 13F filing.
Madison Asset will hope for higher stock returns going forward. MSA Safety’s shares have lagged the overall stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 index, over the past year through Feb. 3. The stock returned 14.8% versus 16.9% for the index. The S&P 500 index has become popular among investors.
The company’s third-quarter adjusted sales grew a tepid 3% year over year. For the year, management expects a low-single-digit percentage increase in the top line. Investors should note that MSA is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11. At that time, management will likely provide its outlook for 2026.
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Madison Asset Initiates MSA Safety Position

Investors looking for stocks in the Automotive - Domestic sector might want to consider either Ford Motor Company (F) or Paccar (PCAR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Right now, Ford Motor Company is sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Paccar has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This means that F's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
F currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.06, while PCAR has a forward P/E of 21.04. We also note that F has a PEG ratio of 5.84. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. PCAR currently has a PEG ratio of 14.41.
Another notable valuation metric for F is its P/B ratio of 1.16. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, PCAR has a P/B of 3.36.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to F's Value grade of A and PCAR's Value grade of C.
F stands above PCAR thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that F is the superior value option right now.
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F or PCAR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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Stock to Watch: Paccar (PCAR)
Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, PACCAR Inc. is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in the world and has substantial manufacturing exposure to light/medium trucks. It also designs and manufactures diesel engines and other powertrain components for use in its products and sale to third-party manufacturers of trucks and buses. Besides supplying aftermarket parts, PACCAR also offers finance and leasing services.
PCAR is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 20.85; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $5.79 per share. PCAR boasts an average earnings surprise of +0%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, PCAR should be on investors' short list.
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Paccar (PCAR) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

PACCAR Inc. PCAR recorded fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.06 per share, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate but declined from $1.66 reported in the year-ago period.
Consolidated revenues (including trucks and financial services) were $6.8 billion, down from $7.91 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024. Sales from Trucks, Parts and Others amounted to $6.25 billion.
PACCAR Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Key Takeaways
Revenues from the Trucks segment totaled $4.52 billion in the fourth quarter, lower than the prior-year quarter’s $5.69 billion. The metric, however, surpassed our estimate of $4.43 billion. Global truck deliveries totaled 32,900 units, higher than our projection of 32,145 units but lower than 43,900 units delivered in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The segment’s pre-tax income was $94.6 million, which fell short of our estimate of $237.3 million and plunged 81.2% year over year.
Revenues from the Parts segment totaled $1.74 billion, up from the year-earlier period’s $1.67 billion. Our estimate was $1.75 billion. The segment’s pre-tax income totaled $415 million, down from $428.2 million reported in the year-ago period. The metric, however, topped our forecast of $332.1 million.
Financial Services segment revenues amounted to $568.7 million, higher than the year-ago quarter’s $544.3 million but lower than our estimate of $576.8 million. Pre-tax income increased to $114.9 million from $104 million reported in the year-ago period but fell short of our projection of $128.1 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $153.8 million from $150.4 million in the prior-year period. Research & development (R&D) expenses totaled $106.2 million compared with the year-earlier quarter’s $115 million.
PACCAR’s cash and marketable debt securities amounted to $9.25 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025, compared with $9.65 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Capex and R&D expenses for 2026 are envisioned in the band of $725-$775 million and $450-$500 million, respectively.
PACCAR’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
PCAR carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Ford Motor F, REV Group REVG and PHINIA Inc. PHIN,each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for F’s 2025 sales implies year-over-year growth of 0.3%. EPS estimate for 2025 and 2026 has improved 6 cents each in the past seven days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for REVG’s fiscal 2026 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 8.1% and 37.8%, respectively. EPS estimate for fiscal 2026 and 2027 has improved 20 cents and 26 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PHIN’s 2025 sales and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 1.1% and 33.4%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2025 has moved north 47 cents in the past 60 days and the same for 2026 has improved 52 cents in the past 30 days.
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PACCAR Q4 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Key Points
Paccar beat earnings by a penny this morning.
Sales and earnings were nonetheless down a lot year over year.
Shares of semi-truck manufacturer Paccar (NASDAQ: PCAR) stock slipped 1.9% through 2:50 p.m. ET Tuesday despite delivering an earnings beat this morning. Analysts forecast Paccar to earn $1.05 per share on sales of $6.1 billion in Q4 2025, but the company actually earned $1.06 per share on sales of $6.8 billion.
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Paccar Q4 earnings
For one thing, while they exceeded expectations, Paccar's Q4 earnings were objectively bad. Sales declined 14% year over year in the quarter, and the company's $1.06 per share profit was 36% worse than a year ago.
For full year 2025, sales declined 16% to $28.4 billion, while earnings collapsed 43% to just $4.51 per share. Despite all these bad numbers, CEO Preston Feight insisted Paccar "reported very good annual revenues and net income in 2025." Investors seem less enthusiastic, however.
Free cash flow held more or less steady at $3.7 billion, which was significantly more than the $2.4 billion the company reported as net income. (Free cash flow was only $3 billion if you count "acquisitions of equipment for operating leases" as a capital investment, which seems the safest choice. Even so, this number, too, was better than the reported profit.)
Is Paccar stock a sell?
How should investors react to these numbers? At $62.8 billion in market capitalization, Paccar shares cost about 26 times trailing earnings (a bit expensive) but only 21 times free cash flow (less expensive).
Those would be fine numbers if Paccar were a growing business, but (1) right now it's shrinking, (2) Paccar gave no guidance to suggest this will change soon, and (3) analysts forecast only 5% long-term earnings growth for the stock.
As things stand, I fear Paccar stock is a sell.
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