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    PCAR
    Earnings call· Mar 2025(Q1 FY25)

    PACCAR Q1 FY25 earnings call PCAR

    Apr 29, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    PACCAR Q1 FY25 — Record Parts Revenue and Strong Financial Services

    PACCAR delivered a mixed first quarter, with record performance in its Parts division and robust results from Financial Services, offsetting headwinds in its truck segments. The company is navigating economic uncertainties and the impact of new tariffs, which are pressuring truck gross margins. Management anticipates potential improvements in the second half of the year as policy and emissions regulations stabilize, while continuing strategic investments in future technologies and manufacturing capacity.

    Highlights

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    • PACCAR Parts achieved record quarterly revenues of $1.7 billion.

    • PACCAR Parts recorded quarterly pretax income of $427 million.

    • PACCAR Financial Services pretax income increased 6% to $121 million.

    • Used truck demand and pricing improved in Q1 and is expected to further improve throughout the year.

    • PACCAR's Class 8 retail inventory is 3.1 months, below the industry average of 4 months.

    Concerns

    4

    • Gross margins for truck parts and other were 14.8% in Q1, affected by economic uncertainties and tariffs.

    • Anticipated Q2 gross margins for truck parts and other could be in a range of 13% to 14% due to full quarter tariff impacts.

    • The North American truck market is being affected by uncertain economic conditions and the overall impact of new tariffs.

    • The Mexico market is currently experiencing a pause due to trade discussions, impacting deliveries.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    U.S. and Canadian Class 8 market estimate
    235,000 to 265,000 trucks
    high materiality
    Medium
    European above 16-tonne market estimate
    270,000 to 300,000 trucks
    medium materiality
    Medium
    South American above 16-tonne market estimate
    100,000 to 110,000 vehicles
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Truck deliveries
    37,000 to 39,000 trucks
    high materiality
    High
    Truck parts and other gross margins
    13% to 14%
    high materiality
    High
    Parts sales growth
    2% to 4%
    medium materiality
    High
    Parts sales growth
    2% to 4%
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital investments
    $700 million to $800 million
    high materiality
    High
    R&D expenses
    $450 million to $480 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Medium-duty market size
    90,000 to 100,000 units
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    PACCAR Parts
    Achieved record quarterly revenues and strong pretax income, demonstrating continued growth even in a soft market for parts and service.
    Gross margins: 30.7%
    		$1.7B——$427M pretax income
    PACCAR Financial Services
    Pretax income was robust, up from $114 million a year earlier, reflecting solid portfolio growth and continued strong credit quality. Provides steady profitability across business cycles.
    		—6%—$121M pretax income

    Operational metrics

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    PACCAR revenues
    $7.4B
    Q1 FY25

    Achieved good revenues in the first quarter.

    Adjusted net income
    $770M
    Q1 FY25

    Excludes a $265 million after-tax provision related to EU civil litigation settlements.

    EU civil litigation provision (after-tax)
    $265M
    Q1 FY25

    Provision related to EU civil litigation settlements, excluded from adjusted net income.

    Truck deliveries
    40,100
    Q1 FY25

    Total trucks delivered in the first quarter.

    Truck parts and other gross margins
    14.8%
    Q1 FY25

    Impacted by economic uncertainties and tariffs.

    Connected trucks in operation
    600,000
    current

    Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF trucks, enhancing operational efficiency and uptime for PACCAR Parts.

    Parts distribution centers
    20
    current

    Worldwide distribution network.

    Used truck centers
    merging around the world
    current

    Support the sale of premium used trucks; a new center is being built in Warsaw, Poland this year.

    Class 8 industry inventory
    4 months
    Q1 FY25

    Industry average for Class 8 trucks.

    Sequential cost change
    up 1%sequential
    Q1 FY25

    Sequential cost increase in Q1, primarily due to tariff impacts.

    Sequential price change
    relatively flatsequential
    Q1 FY25

    Sequential price movement in Q1.

    Implied Q2 sequential revenue change
    down $250M-$270Msequential
    Q2 FY25

    Analyst's calculation of sequential revenue decline, confirmed by management as part of a challenging decremental.

    Implied Q2 sequential gross profit change
    down $190Msequential
    Q2 FY25

    Analyst's calculation of sequential gross profit decline, confirmed by management as part of a challenging decremental.

    Profit per truck reduction due to tariffs
    down ~$5,000sequential
    Q2 FY25 vs Q4 FY24

    Analyst-cited figure for the impact of tariffs on profit per truck, acknowledged by management.

    Parts pricing increase
    2.5%sequential
    Q1 FY25

    Sequential pricing increase for parts.

    Industry price increase
    4% to 7%
    Q1 FY25 end

    Industry-wide incremental price increase put through at the end of Q1.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansion—
    Tariff cost impact14.8%%
    Parts aftermarket business2% to 4%%
    Dealer inventory months of supply3.1 monthsmonths
    Order backlog order intake by segmentSubstantially full
    Industry production market size forecasts235,000 to 265,000 truckstrucks

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Truck backlogSubstantially fullQ2 FY25

    Taking orders through Q3 and Q4. Comparable between U.S. and Europe.

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    EU civil litigation claimantsSettlement of civil litigation

    PACCAR is making good progress on resolving the civil litigation and has settled with the majority of claimants.

    Capital programs

    3
    DAF factory expansionunderway

    Benefit: manufacturing capacity

    Expansion of the DAF factory in Brazil to support future long-term growth.

    PACCAR engine remanufacturing facilityunderway

    Benefit: engine remanufacturing capacity

    Construction of a new facility in Columbus, Mississippi.

    PACCAR Technical Center expansionunderway

    Benefit: technical center capacity

    Expansion of the PACCAR Technical Center in Washington State.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Uncertain economic conditionsQ1 FY25 and ongoing

    Impacted Q1 gross margins (14.8%) and North American truck market.

    Mitigation: Anticipate increased customer demand in H2 as policy and emissions regulations become more stable.

    TariffsQ1 FY25 and ongoing

    Impacted Q1 gross margins (14.8%); anticipated Q2 gross margins 13-14% due to full quarter impact; profit per truck down ~$5,000 (analyst-cited).

    Mitigation: Working with suppliers on USMCA compliance and cost management; adjusting pricing over time; potential for policy changes from Section 232 investigation.

    Truckload carrier pressureOngoing

    Truckload carriers are still under some pressure, affecting market estimations.

    Mitigation: Focus on vocational and LTL markets which remain solid; building efficient trucks that customers desire; improving used truck market pricing.

    Mexico market pauseQ2 FY25

    Mexico market has given a pause, impacting deliveries.

    Mitigation: Impacted by trade discussions; no specific mitigation stated beyond monitoring.

    NOx standard (35-milligram engine)2027

    If implemented in 2027, will drive up cost of vehicles significantly due to additional hardware.

    Mitigation: PACCAR has made investments in clean diesel technology and has new engines designed to meet the 35-milligram NOx standard, prepared for any situation.

    What to watch in Q2 FY25

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    Tariff Policy Investigation Outcome

    Next quarter
    CurrentSection 232 investigation ongoing, open comment period through mid-May.
    TargetClarity on tariff policies for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

    Why it matters

    The outcome could significantly impact PACCAR's input costs, pricing strategy, and gross margins, potentially offering upside.

    There's an open comment period through the middle of May and then they haven't declared when they would make any kind of revision to those policies, but they're under review, which could have a meaningful impact to what the impact is on a per truck basis.

    Q&A highlights

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    How much of the Q2 gross margin guidance embeds incremental tariff costs, how much is expected to be passed through, and what is the outlook for gross margins for the rest of the year?

    Management stated that Q2 guidance includes current tariff impacts, but the Section 232 investigation introduces uncertainty. They noted that pricing adjustments to pass on tariffs take time, especially with existing backlog, but expect better alignment between price and cost over time. If tariff rules change, it could be an upside.

    “With the full quarter of current tariff-related impacts, we anticipate second quarter margins could be in a range of 13% to 14%. Margins could improve considerably depending on how the announced truck tariff policy investigation progresses.”

    asked by Charles Albert Dillard · answered by R. Feight

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 Performance Highlights

    PACCAR achieved revenues of $7.4 billion and adjusted net income of $770 million in the first quarter. PACCAR Parts delivered a record quarter with $1.7 billion in revenues and $427 million in pretax income, demonstrating continued growth. PACCAR Financial Services also reported strong results, with pretax income of $121 million, a 6% increase year-over-year, driven by solid portfolio growth and credit quality.

    02

    Tariff Impact and Policy Uncertainty

    The company's truck parts and other gross margins were 14.8% in Q1, impacted by economic uncertainties and tariffs. Management anticipates Q2 margins to be 13% to 14% due to a full quarter of current tariff-related impacts. An ongoing Section 232 investigation into tariffs for medium and heavy-duty trucks, with an open comment period through mid-May, introduces uncertainty but also potential for upside if policies change, especially given PACCAR's U.S. manufacturing footprint.

    03

    Regulatory Landscape for 2027

    PACCAR is monitoring two key regulatory discussions for 2027: GHG Phase 3 (CO2 reductions) and NOx standards (reduction from 200-milligram to 35-milligram engines). While GHG changes might primarily affect EV requirements without significant diesel truck cost impacts, a move to 35-milligram NOx engines would require additional hardware and significantly increase vehicle costs. PACCAR is prepared for either scenario with existing and new engine designs.

    04

    PACCAR Parts and Financial Services Strength

    PACCAR Parts' continued growth is supported by its 600,000 connected Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, enhancing operational efficiency and uptime. The division operates 20 parts distribution centers globally. PACCAR Financial Services benefits from robust portfolio growth and strong credit quality, with improving used truck demand and pricing, and plans to open a new used truck center in Warsaw, Poland.

    05

    Capital Investments and R&D

    For 2025, PACCAR plans capital investments of $700 million to $800 million and R&D expenses of $450 million to $480 million. These investments target next-generation powertrains, advanced driver assistance systems, integrated connected vehicle services, and manufacturing capacity expansions. Specific projects include expanding the DAF factory in Brazil, building a new engine remanufacturing facility in Mississippi, and expanding the PACCAR Technical Center in Washington State.

    06

    Market Conditions and Inventory

    The North American truck market is experiencing uncertainty, with truckload carriers under pressure, though vocational and LTL markets remain solid. The Mexico market is currently paused due to trade discussions. PACCAR maintains a comfortable inventory position, with 3.1 months of retail inventory for Class 8 trucks, below the industry average of 4 months, indicating a balanced production-to-retail dynamic.

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