PACCAR Inc (PCAR) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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Q2 results on 2026-07-28 were a clear positive catalyst, with EPS of $1.43 beating $1.33 consensus and net income up 24% sequentially. Management cited stronger orders and better freight rates, while the stock is up about 14% over 21 trading days at a fresh short-term high.

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Idea window: 7/28/2026 – 8/4/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$137.42
Market Cap
$59.45B
1D Return
+2.98%
YTD Return
+26.20%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
24.0
P/B
3.0
P/S
2.2
EV/EBITDA
22.0
Div Yield
2.41%

Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Breakout hold • Overbought momentum • Support test Support Level: $126-$127 Resistance Level: $132-$133 PCAR has been in a constructive uptrend over the last month, holding former resistance at $126-$127 as support and pushing toward $132-$133, but it is now short-term overbought and likely needs a pause unless support breaks.

bullish
overbought

Sentiment & News

5.5

Key News Insights: • Margin support • Earnings caution • Delivery focus PACCAR's fundamentals and technicals remain solid thanks to stronger production, margins, and parts-driven earnings support, but recent analyst caution and mixed market action suggest investors should focus on the upcoming report's operating metrics, not just EPS.

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AI Summary

5.8
Neutral

PCAR is increasingly best viewed as a high-quality industrial compounder with recurring support from Parts and Financial Services that cushions truck-cycle weakness, but the stock's recent breakout already prices in much of that resilience, so the key near-term risk is that softer truck demand or cautious earnings guidance could limit upside and trigger a pullback.

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Description

PACCAR Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks worldwide and sells them through an independent dealer network under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. The company operates three principal segments — Truck (vehicle design, manufacture and sales), Parts (aftermarket parts distribution) and Financial Services (leasing, retail and dealer finance, fleet leasing under the PacLease brand and related administrative services) — and also produces industrial winches. Founded in 1905, PACCAR is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jul 28Aug 4PCARPACCAR Inc
Q2 results on 2026-07-28 were a clear positive catalyst, with EPS of $1.43 beating $1.33 consensus and net income up 24% sequentially. Management cited stronger orders and better freight rates, while the stock is up about 14% over 21 trading days at a fresh short-term high.
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