PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$86.81 -2.01 (-2.26%)

As of 04/16/2025 04:00 PM 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
1

Hold
7

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, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PCAR.

Consensus Price Target

$108.59
25.09% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PACCAR, the average price target is $108.59. The highest price target for PCAR is $127.00, while the lowest price target for PCAR is $78.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.09% from the current price of $86.81.

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PCAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/17/24 to 4/17/25	1 Month Ago 3/18/24 to 3/18/25	3 Months Ago 1/18/24 to 1/17/25	1 Year Ago 4/18/23 to 4/17/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$108.59	$118.23	$120.13	$110.82
Forecasted Upside	25.09% Upside	17.98% Upside	8.88% Upside	-4.41% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.46	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	25.09% Upside	386.02% Upside	27.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PCAR News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$96.00	+8.08%
4/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$121.00 ➝ $105.00	+18.05%
4/8/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $95.00	+9.95%
4/8/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$113.00 ➝ $104.00	+16.65%
4/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$108.00 ➝ $78.00	-14.17%
3/18/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Wertheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$120.00	+20.75%
2/19/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$129.00 ➝ $127.00	+19.23%
1/14/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Gilardi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $121.50	+12.33%
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%
11/4/2024	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%
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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%
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%
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%

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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 Sunday, April 13, 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 has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.30 to $0.33 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase represents an annualized dividend of $1.32, providing a yield of approximately 1.49%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The company reported a strong return on equity of 23.53%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity. This high return suggests that PACCAR Inc is generating substantial profits from its investments.
With a current stock price around $100.92, PACCAR Inc is trading near its 50-day moving average, which can indicate stability in its stock performance. Investors often view stocks trading near their moving averages as less volatile.
PACCAR Inc has a solid net margin of 12.36%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently. This margin is a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
The company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, suggesting that it is not overly reliant on debt to finance its operations. This conservative approach to leverage can provide a cushion during economic downturns.

PACCAR
Bear Case

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

PACCAR Inc's recent earnings report showed an EPS of $1.66, which missed analysts' consensus estimate of $1.70 by $0.04. This shortfall may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet growth expectations.
The stock has a 52-week high of $121.75, indicating that it has experienced significant volatility. Investors may be wary of potential price corrections after reaching such highs.
Despite a strong return on equity, the company's earnings growth may be challenged in the current economic environment, which could impact future profitability and stock performance.
The current ratio of 2.54, while indicating good short-term financial health, may also suggest that the company is holding excess liquidity that could be better utilized for growth opportunities.
With a payout ratio of 16.69%, while sustainable, it may indicate that the company is not aggressively reinvesting profits back into growth initiatives, which could limit long-term capital appreciation.

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 $108.59, with a high forecast of $127.00 and a low forecast of $78.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PACCAR in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 25.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, PACCAR's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.
: PACCAR has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial, and UBS Group 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 2.46. Learn more on how PCAR compares to other companies.

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PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target