PACCAR stock climbs as second-quarter revenue tops estimates
Published on 08/22/2026 at 14:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PACCAR Inc. (US6937181088) stock is trading on a fresh earnings frame after the company reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $7.55 billion and earnings of $1.43 a share on July 28, 2026.
Those figures mattered because revenue topped the $7.05 billion consensus while EPS beat the $1.36 estimate by $0.07, giving investors a clean comparison against expectations.
Quarterly numbers still set the tone
The same report showed net margin of 9.00% and return on equity of 12.73%, while revenue rose 0.5% from the same quarter a year earlier and EPS improved from $1.37.
That mix points to steady profitability rather than a dramatic step change, which is why the market is still leaning on the earnings line rather than a single headline catalyst.
Valuation and trading level
Market data on August 22, 2026 put PACCAR at $131.03, with a market cap of $68.97 billion and a 1-year range of $92.25 to $139.24.
The shares were also quoted with a hold consensus and an average target price of $131.70, leaving the stock almost exactly in line with that market view.
What PACCAR sells
PACCAR's truck brands and related parts and services remain the core business, so freight demand, replacement cycles and dealer inventories still matter for the next leg of earnings quality.
Market readthrough
As of August 22, 2026, the stock's close at $131.03 and the $68.97 billion market cap frame the near-term debate more than any broad market backdrop.
Investor relations
Company: PACCAR Inc.
ISIN: US6937181088
Ticker: PCAR
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 22, 2026): $131.03 USD
Market cap: $68.97 billion (as of August 22, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Machinery
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
