PACCAR Inc (PCAR)
PACCAR is a major American manufacturer that builds heavy-duty trucks under the well-known Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands.
Is PACCAR Inc a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: PACCAR is a major American manufacturer that builds heavy-duty trucks under the well-known Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Successful transition to electric and hydrogen-powered trucks.
Technological disruption from new competitors or autonomous transport.
What does PACCAR Inc do?
PACCAR makes its money by designing and selling large commercial trucks and providing the parts and financial services to keep them on the road. They are a key player in the global logistics chain, meaning their success is tied to how much stuff businesses need to move around. Watch how demand for new trucks holds up as the economy shifts, especially since they are currently seeing a dip in total revenue despite managing to grow their actual profits.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on momentum and income, and weakest on growth.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.1% a year
- Momentum screens high (77/100)
- Strong brand recognition with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF
- Consistent history of profitability
- Diversified income through parts and financial services
- Growth screens low (22/100)
- Rising costs for raw materials like steel and aluminium
- Sensitivity to interest rates affecting customer financing
- Regulatory pressure to shift away from traditional diesel engines
What do PACCAR Inc's numbers mean?
How much money does PACCAR Inc make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does PACCAR Inc pay a dividend?
Yes - PACCAR Inc currently pays a dividend of about 1.1% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does PACCAR Inc report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
PACCAR Inc is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-27 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | $1.36 | $1.43 | Beat +5% |
| 2026-04-28 | $1.16 | $1.15 | In line |
| 2026-01-27 | $1.06 | $1.06 | In line |
| 2025-10-21 | $1.08 | $1.12 | Beat +4% |
| 2025-07-22 | $1.31 | $1.37 | Beat +4% |
| 2025-04-29 | $1.59 | $0.96 | Missed -40% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, PACCAR Inc came in ahead of what analysts expected 3 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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Masco CorporationWhat are the scenarios for PACCAR Inc?
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What are the pros and cons of PACCAR Inc?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Strong brand recognition with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF
- Consistent history of profitability
- Diversified income through parts and financial services
- Revenue is currently trending downwards
- Cyclical business that relies heavily on the health of the wider economy
- Low dividend yield compared to some other industrial sectors
- Rising costs for raw materials like steel and aluminium
- Sensitivity to interest rates affecting customer financing
- Regulatory pressure to shift away from traditional diesel engines
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained, multi-year decline in global freight volumes
- A major failure to adapt to zero-emission vehicle regulations
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.