PACCAR stock slips after strong third-quarter profit growth

Published on 10/30/2026 at 17:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

PACCAR stock follows a strong third quarter with a lower real-time quote. Management expects firm North American truck demand into 2027.

Operating momentum meets delivery focus

PACCAR reported higher third-quarter revenue, profit and global truck deliveries.
Record Parts revenue and stronger Financial Services profit broadened the earnings base.
Management expects 2027 North American Class 8 truck demand to remain firm.

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PACCAR's third-quarter results, released on October 27, 2026, showed stronger earnings and a broader contribution from its parts and financial-services businesses. The company's investor relations release said revenue rose 19 percent year over year and net income increased 44 percent.

Results strengthen the operating case

PACCAR generated USD 7.94 billion in third-quarter revenue and USD 847.5 million in net income, compared with USD 6.67 billion and USD 590.0 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share rose to USD 1.61 from USD 1.12.

Global truck deliveries reached 40,100 units, up from 31,900 in the prior-year quarter. PACCAR Parts delivered record quarterly revenue of USD 1.78 billion, while its pretax income was USD 404.4 million. PACCAR Financial Services increased pretax income to USD 138.1 million from USD 126.2 million.

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Management said customers are beginning to refresh fleets and expects United States and Canada Class 8 industry sales of 240,000 to 280,000 vehicles in 2027. PACCAR plans USD 650 million to USD 700 million in 2027 capital spending and USD 460 million to USD 500 million in research and development.

PACCAR stock traded at EUR 91.06 on Lang & Schwarz at 5:11 p.m. CET on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Compared with the EUR 93.44 quote in the previous report published on October 29, the stock was 2.55 percent lower. This change is a separate comparison from any Xetra closing-price movement.

Investors can follow the real-time quote of PACCAR stock as the market weighs earnings strength against production and demand execution.