PACCAR (PCAR) Earnings Beat Q2 Estimates Despite Revenue Miss

PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR ) reported its second-quarter financial results on Tuesday, posting quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share.

The result beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.35 per share and represented an increase from earnings of $1.37 per share recorded in the same period last year.

Quarterly Revenue And Cash Position The company reported quarterly sales of $6.997 billion, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.264 billion.

However, revenues increased compared to sales of $6.962 billion reported in the same period last year.

PACCAR reported cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period on June 30 of $5.575 billion.

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Fleet age has increased as well, providing an opportunity for customers to refresh their fleets with newer, more fuel-efficient trucks,” said John Rich, PACCAR executive vice president and chief technology officer. “On July 9, the U.S.

EPA provided helpful clarification of emissions regulations that will be beneficial to customers as they make truck purchasing decisions for the second half of this year and 2027.” Financial Services Segment Performance PACCAR Financial Services (PFS) earned pre-tax income of $124.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $123.2 million in the second quarter of 2025.

PFS achieved second quarter 2026 revenues of $549.7 million compared to $547.7 million in the same period last year.

For the first six months of 2026, PFS earned pre-tax income of $239.6 million compared to $244.3 million in the same period last year.

PFS reported first half revenues of $1.09 billion compared to $1.08 billion in the first half of 2025. “PFS achieved good first half results due to its steady finance margins and an improving used truck market,” said Craig Gryniewicz, PACCAR Vice President.

Capital Expenditures And R&D Investments PACCAR invested $138.7 million in capital projects and $114.3 million in research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2026.

Over the past decade, the company invested $9.4 billion in facilities, next-generation products, and state-of-the-art technologies.

Brice Poplawski, senior vice president and CFO, said, “Capital expenditures are projected to be in the range of $700-$750 million and research and development expenses are estimated to be in the range of $450-$480 million in 2026.

PACCAR continues to invest in next-generation clean diesel, hybrid, and battery-electric powertrains, integrated connected vehicle services, and expanded manufacturing capabilities.” PCAR Stock Price Activity: Paccar shares were down 0.70% at $132.50 on Tuesday, according to Pro data.

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