Trucking giant PACCAR (PCAR) is trading cheap at the moment from a valuation perspective.  Its forward earnings multiple of 1.68 is lower than the industry’s 2.95 as well as its own one-year average of 1.72. PCAR has a Value Score of B. Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchShares of the company have declined 2% over the past year, underperforming the industry, sector and S&P 500. Its close competitor Volvo (VLVLY) rose around 18% over the same timeframe.One-Year Price Performance ComparisonImage Source: Z ...

Paccar (PCAR -2.42%) published its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results Tuesday morning, and investors didn't seem too impressed by its performance. As a result, the storied truck maker's stock fell by more than 2% in price on the day. This did not compare favorably to the 0.9% gain of the bellwether S&P 500 index.Falls on both the top and bottom linesFor the quarter, Paccar's total revenue was just over $7.9 billion, representing a notable come-down from the nearly $9.1 billion in the same period of 2 ...

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PACCAR Inc. (PCAR) recorded earnings of $1.68 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 but declined from $2.70 per share reported in the year-ago period. Stay up-to-date with the quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Consolidated revenues (including trucks and financial services) came in at $7.9 billion, down from $9 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024. Sales from Trucks, Parts and Others were $7.36 billion.Key TakeawaysRevenues from the T ...

Paccar (PCAR) reported $7.36 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 14.3%. EPS of $1.66 for the same period compares to $2.70 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.04% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.44 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68, the EPS surprise was -1.19%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine thei ...

Paccar (PCAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.70 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.19%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this truck maker would post earnings of $1.82 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.85, delivering a surprise of 1.65%.Over the last four quarters, the company has su ...

[Overall Performance Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Overall%20Performance%20Summary) [Financial and Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20and%20Operational%20Highlights) PACCAR reported strong 2024 financial results, the second-best in company history, driven by new truck models, record PACCAR Parts performance, and solid Financial Services results Q4 and Full-Year 2024 Financial Performance vs. 2023 | Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | YoY Change | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues (USD)** | $7.91B | $9.08B | -12.9% | $33.66B | $35.13B | -4.2% | | **Net Income (USD)** | $872.0M | $1.42B | -38.6% | $4.16B | $4.60B | -9.6% | | **Diluted EPS (USD)** | $1.66 | $2.70 | -38.5% | $7.90 | $8.76 | -9.8% | - The 2023 full-year results included a **$446.4 million** after-tax, non-recurring charge related to civil litigation in Europe[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Key business highlights for 2024 include achieving the **86th consecutive year of net income**, delivering **185,300 vehicles** worldwide, launching Amplify Cell Technologies, and opening a new PACCAR Parts Distribution Center in Massbach, Germany[5](index=5&type=chunk) Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights | Highlight | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Consolidated Revenues (USD) | $33.66 billion | | Net Income (USD) | $4.16 billion | | After-tax Return on Revenues | 12.4% | | Record PACCAR Parts Revenue (USD) | $6.67 billion | | Record PACCAR Parts Pretax Income (USD) | $1.71 billion | | Cash Provided by Operations (USD) | $4.64 billion | | Capital Projects and R&D Investment (USD) | $1.25 billion | [Shareholder Returns](index=1&type=section&id=Shareholder%20Returns) PACCAR demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns in 2024, declaring total cash dividends of $4.17 per share and increasing its regular quarterly cash dividend - Total cash dividends of **$4.17 per share** were declared during 2024, which included a special year-end dividend of **$3.00 per share**[3](index=3&type=chunk) - In December 2024, PACCAR increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by **10%** to **33 cents per share**, payable in March 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Segment and Market Analysis](index=3&type=section&id=Segment%20and%20Market%20Analysis) [Global Truck Markets](index=3&type=section&id=Global%20Truck%20Markets) PACCAR achieved a strong 30.7% retail sales market share for Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, projecting slightly softer but robust market conditions for 2025 - Kenworth and Peterbilt achieved a **30.7%** retail sales market share for Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and Canada in 2024[8](index=8&type=chunk) Truck Market Size and Forecast (Above 16-tonne) | Region | 2024 Industry Sales (units) | 2025 Industry Forecast (units) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | U.S. & Canada (Class 8) | 268,000 | 250,000 - 280,000 | | Europe | 316,000 | 270,000 - 300,000 | | South America | 119,000 | 115,000 - 125,000 | - Market drivers include steady demand from infrastructure spending for vocational trucks and good performance in the less-than-truckload (LTL) segment[8](index=8&type=chunk) [PACCAR Parts](index=4&type=section&id=PACCAR%20Parts) The PACCAR Parts division achieved record annual revenues and pretax profits in 2024, driven by an expanding connected vehicle population and strategic distribution network investments PACCAR Parts Financial Performance | Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues (USD)** | $1.67B | $1.61B | $6.67B | $6.41B | | **Pretax Income (USD)** | $428.2M | $432.4M | $1.71B | $1.70B | - Annual revenues were a record **$6.67 billion**, a **4%** increase from 2023[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Long-term growth is supported by the growing population of connected PACCAR vehicles with PACCAR MX engines and investments in new parts distribution centers (PDCs) and dealer programs[12](index=12&type=chunk) [PACCAR Financial Services (PFS)](index=4&type=section&id=PACCAR%20Financial%20Services%20(PFS)) PACCAR Financial Services delivered good annual results in 2024, supported by strong portfolio quality, revenue growth, and excellent access to debt markets PACCAR Financial Services Performance | Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues (USD)** | $544.3M | $484.8M | $2.10B | $1.81B | | **Pretax Income (USD)** | $104.0M | $113.0M | $435.6M | $540.3M | - PFS has a portfolio of **237,000 trucks and trailers**, with total assets of **$22.41 billion**[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The company's strong A+/A1 credit ratings enabled PFS to issue **$3.65 billion** in medium-term notes during 2024[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Capital Allocation and Future Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=Capital%20Allocation%20and%20Future%20Outlook) [Capital and R&D Investments](index=4&type=section&id=Capital%20and%20R%26D%20Investments) PACCAR continues its strategy of consistent investment in facilities, products, and technology, with $1.25 billion invested in 2024 and similar levels planned for 2025 Capital and R&D Investment Plan | Investment Type | 2024 Actual (USD millions) | 2025 Estimate (USD millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Capital Projects** | $796 | $700 - $800 | | **R&D Expenses** | $453 | $460 - $500 | - Over the past decade, PACCAR has invested **$8.6 billion** in new and enhanced facilities, products, and technologies[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The company expects to invest a total project amount of **$600-$900 million** in its battery joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Summary Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Summary%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For the full year 2024, total net sales and revenues decreased to $33.66 billion, with net income falling to $4.16 billion, impacted by a prior-year non-recurring charge Full Year Statement of Operations Highlights (USD millions) | Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Net Sales and Revenues** | $33,663.8 | $35,127.4 | | Truck, Parts and Other Income Before Taxes | $4,570.6 | $4,885.7 | | Financial Services Income Before Taxes | $435.6 | $540.3 | | **Total Income Before Income Taxes** | $5,400.9 | $5,718.2 | | **Net Income** | $4,162.0 | $4,600.8 | | **Diluted EPS** | $7.90 | $8.76 | [Condensed Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Balance%20Sheets) PACCAR's balance sheet strengthened as of December 31, 2024, with total assets increasing to $43.42 billion and stockholders' equity growing to $17.51 billion Condensed Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions) | Line Item | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and marketable securities | $9,649.9 | $8,659.3 | | Total Financial Services Assets | $22,411.5 | $20,963.9 | | **Total Assets** | $43,418.9 | $40,823.4 | | Total Financial Services Liabilities | $17,578.8 | $15,928.8 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $17,506.9 | $15,878.8 | [Condensed Cash Flow Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Cash%20Flow%20Statements) For 2024, PACCAR generated $4.64 billion in cash from operating activities, while cash used in investing activities increased significantly, and financing activities resulted in a net outflow Condensed Cash Flow Statement Highlights (USD millions) | Line Item | Year Ended Dec 31, 2024 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $4,640.9 | $4,190.0 | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | ($4,487.3) | ($2,871.0) | | Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities | ($123.1) | $1,102.2 | | Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash | ($120.9) | $2,490.8 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $7,060.8 | $7,181.7 | [Segment and Geographic Information](index=9&type=section&id=Segment%20and%20Geographic%20Information) In 2024, Truck segment revenues declined while Parts revenues grew to a record, with overall new truck deliveries decreasing across North America and Europe Full Year 2024 Revenue by Segment (USD millions) | Segment | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Truck | $24,838.4 | $26,846.4 | | Parts | $6,666.4 | $6,414.4 | | Financial Services | $2,099.5 | $1,811.9 | Full Year 2024 Revenue by Geography (USD millions) | Region | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | United States and Canada | $20,954.4 | $21,222.1 | | Europe | $6,962.6 | $8,741.4 | | Other | $5,746.8 | $5,163.9 | Full Year New Truck Deliveries | Region | 2024 (units) | 2023 (units) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | United States and Canada | 106,400 | 109,100 | | Europe | 45,400 | 63,200 | | Other | 33,500 | 31,900 | | **Total** | **185,300** | **204,200** | [Supplementary Information](index=10&type=section&id=Supplementary%20Information) [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=10&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section provides a non-GAAP reconciliation for 2023, adjusting net income and EPS by excluding a $446.4 million after-tax charge from European civil litigation - The non-GAAP measures for 2023 exclude a pre-tax charge of **$600.0 million** (**$446.4 million** after-tax) for estimable costs related to civil litigation in Europe (EC-related claims)[37](index=37&type=chunk) Reconciliation for Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Metric | GAAP (USD millions) | Adjustment (USD millions) | Non-GAAP (USD millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Income** | $4,600.8 | +$446.4 | $5,047.2 | | **Diluted EPS** | $8.76 | +$0.85 | $9.61 |

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The upcoming report from Paccar (PCAR) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share, indicating a decline of 37.8% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $7.44 billion, representing a decrease of 13.4% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.1% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Ahead of a company's e ...

In the latest trading session, Paccar (PCAR) closed at $110.11, marking a -0.2% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.88% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.24%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.65%.The the stock of truck maker has risen by 5.38% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 0.28% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.17%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the perfo ...