PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$110.33 +0.85 (+0.78%)

Closing price 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$110.74 +0.41 (+0.37%)

As of 08:56 AM Eastern

PACCAR - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
6

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PACCAR in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for PCAR.

Consensus Price Target

$120.13
8.88% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PACCAR, the average price target is $120.13. The highest price target for PCAR is $136.00, while the lowest price target for PCAR is $108.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.88% from the current price of $110.33.

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PCAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$120.13	$118.50	$114.18	$96.65
Forecasted Upside	8.88% Upside	12.51% Upside	10.00% Upside	-0.46% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

PCAR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PCAR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

PACCAR Stock vs. The Competition

Type	PACCAR	Auto/Tires/Trucks Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.43	2.49	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.88% Upside	351.31% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PCAR News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/16/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$110.00 ➝ $112.00	+2.67%
1/14/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $115.00	+3.89%
1/14/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Ross Gilardi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $121.50	+12.33%
1/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$122.00 ➝ $125.00	+15.68%
12/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$120.00 ➝ $120.00	+2.02%
11/13/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$99.00 ➝ $129.00	+10.45%
11/4/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$119.00 ➝ $119.00	+14.89%
10/23/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $126.00	+20.24%
10/16/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Borrega Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/24/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$121.00 ➝ $109.00	+12.49%
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6/28/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
4/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$106.00 ➝ $121.00	+2.59%
3/15/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$104.00 ➝ $136.00	+18.05%
1/24/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$91.00 ➝ $108.00	+6.92%
7/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$84.00 ➝ $90.00	+6.14%
5/2/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/27/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/27/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$60.00 ➝ $81.50	+11.49%
4/12/2023	OTR Global Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Positive

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Should I Buy PACCAR Stock? PCAR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PACCAR pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PACCAR
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PACCAR Inc:

PACCAR Inc reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share of $1.85, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.82. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
The company achieved a revenue of $8.24 billion for the quarter, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $7.66 billion, showcasing its strong market position and demand for its products.
The current stock price of PACCAR Inc is $108.16, reflecting a stable market presence and potential for growth, especially considering its 12-month high of $125.50.
PACCAR Inc has a solid return on equity of 27.24%, indicating efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong financial metrics.
Institutional investors hold 64.90% of PACCAR Inc's stock, suggesting confidence in the company's long-term prospects and stability, which can be reassuring for potential investors.

PACCAR
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in PACCAR Inc for these reasons:

Insider selling has been observed, with the CEO selling 27,191 shares, which may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent drop to $107.78, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with several maintaining a "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance and potential for growth.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.54, which, while manageable, indicates that the company does carry some debt, potentially impacting its financial flexibility.
Recent price target adjustments by analysts, including a reduction from $125.00 to $122.00, may signal a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.

PCAR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PACCAR is $120.13, with a high forecast of $136.00 and a low forecast of $108.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PACCAR in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" PCAR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PCAR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, PACCAR's stock has a predicted upside of 8.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, PACCAR's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: PACCAR has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like PACCAR less than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating score for PACCAR is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "auto/tires/trucks" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how PCAR compares to other companies.

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PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target