PACCAR's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Core Insights - PACCAR Inc. is a major player in the commercial truck manufacturing industry, with a market capitalization of $48.8 billion and operations across Truck, Parts, and Financial Services segments [1] Financial Performance - Analysts anticipate PACCAR will report Q3 earnings of $1.13 per share, reflecting a 38.9% decrease from $1.85 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, PACCAR's expected EPS is $5.19, down 34.3% from $7.90 in 2024, but projected to grow nearly 12% year-over-year to $5.81 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, PACCAR's stock has declined by 10.3%, underperforming the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 10.2% gains and the S&P 500 Index's 13.4% returns [4] - Following the release of better-than-expected Q2 results, PACCAR's stock surged 6.1% and maintained positive momentum for the next three trading sessions, despite a 15.7% year-over-year decline in net sales to approximately $7 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for PACCAR is "Moderate Buy," with 18 analysts covering the stock, including six "Strong Buys," 11 "Holds," and one "Strong Sell." The mean price target of $103.73 indicates an 11.5% upside potential from current price levels [6]