Earnings Preview: What to Expect From PACCAR’s Report

Core Viewpoint - PACCAR Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of commercial trucks, with a market capitalization of $59.2 billion, and is recognized for its premium brands such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF [1] Financial Performance - Analysts anticipate PACCAR to report Q4 earnings of $1.05 per share, reflecting a 36.8% decrease from $1.66 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, PACCAR's expected EPS is $5.01, down 36.6% from $7.90 in 2024, but is projected to grow nearly 10% year-over-year to $5.51 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, PACCAR shares have increased by 6.7%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 15.7% and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 17.9% [4] Dividends - On December 9, PACCAR's Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share and an extra cash dividend of $1.40 per share, leading to a 4.2% increase in share price following the announcement [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for PACCAR is "Moderate Buy," with 18 analysts covering the stock, including seven "Strong Buys" and 11 "Holds," and the stock is currently trading above the mean price target of $111.70 [6]