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    Earnings call· Jun 2025(Q2 FY25)

    PACCAR Q2 FY25 earnings call PCAR

    Jul 22, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    PACCAR Q2 FY25 — Record Parts Revenue and Strong Financial Services Performance

    PACCAR delivered a robust second quarter, driven by record performance in its Parts division and strong results from Financial Services, despite a challenging truck market. The company is navigating tariff uncertainties and regulatory changes, expressing optimism for market strengthening in 2026 as clarity emerges and pent-up demand materializes, while maintaining a focus on lean production and strategic investments.

    Highlights

    4

    • PACCAR Parts achieved record quarterly revenues of $1.72 billion and excellent pretax income of $417 million.

    • PACCAR Financial Services pretax income increased to $123 million, up from $111 million year-over-year.

    • PACCAR delivered 39,300 trucks during the second quarter, exceeding expectations.

    • The 'Big Beautiful Bill' legislation is expected to provide $300 million to $400 million in cash tax benefits for PACCAR.

    Concerns

    4

    • The North American Class 8 market estimate was reduced to a range of 230,000 to 260,000 trucks due to economic conditions, a soft truckload market, and tariff/EPA '27 policy uncertainty.

    • South American above 16-tonne truck market expected to be in the range of 90,000 to 100,000 vehicles, a reduction driven by 400-basis point interest rate increases in Brazil.

    • Q3 Truck, Parts and Other gross margins are forecast to be around 13%, down from 13.9% in Q2, primarily due to tariff impacts.

    • Q3 truck deliveries are anticipated to be around 32,000 to 33,000, reflecting normal summer shutdown in Europe and adjusted North American build rates.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    US & Canadian Class 8 Market Size
    230,000 to 260,000 trucks
    high materiality
    High
    European Above 16-tonne Market Size
    270,000 to 300,000 vehicles
    high materiality
    High
    South American Above 16-tonne Market Size
    90,000 to 100,000 vehicles
    high materiality
    High
    Q3 Truck Deliveries
    32,000 to 33,000 trucks
    high materiality
    High
    Q3 Truck, Parts and Other Gross Margins
    around 13%
    high materiality
    Medium
    Q3 PACCAR Parts Sales Growth
    4% to 6%
    medium materiality
    High
    FY25 Capital Investments
    $750 million to $800 million
    high materiality
    High
    FY25 R&D Investments
    $450 million to $480 million
    high materiality
    High
    2026 Market Outlook
    See improvement
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    PACCAR Parts
    Achieved record quarterly revenues and excellent pretax income, increasing revenues in an overall flat parts market.
    Sales growth: 3.4% YoYPretax income: $417 million
    		$1.72 billion3.4%—30% gross margins
    PACCAR Financial Services
    Had a very good quarter, with pretax income up from $111 million a year earlier, reflecting strong credit quality and improving used truck results.
    Pretax income: $123 millionPretax income YoY change: up from $111 million
    		———$123 million pretax income

    Operational metrics

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    Truck, Parts and Other Gross Margins
    13.9%
    Q2 FY25

    PACCAR's Truck, Parts and Other gross margins were 13.9% in the second quarter.

    "Big Beautiful Bill" Cash Tax Benefits
    $300M to $400M
    FY25

    The R&D expensing as well as the immediate R&D expensing on the fixed assets, we think will provide cash tax benefits in the $300 Million to $400 million range.

    US-built trucks percentage
    over 90%
    Q2 FY25

    Over 90% of PACCAR's U.S. delivered trucks are produced in American factories.

    Q3 Tariff Impact
    $75Msignificantly less than $75M in Q2 FY25
    Q3 FY25

    Estimated quarterly effect for North America, assuming current tariff structure. Q2 impact was significantly less.

    Engine Remanufacturing Plant Capacity
    5,000
    annually

    Anticipated annual capacity of the new engine remanufacturing plant once fully operational.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansion5,000engines
    Tariff cost impact$75MUSD
    Parts aftermarket business$1.72BUSD
    Dealer inventory months of supply2.9 monthsmonths
    Order backlog order intake by segment—
    Industry production market size forecasts230,000 to 260,000trucks

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    AuroraAutonomous vehicle platform development

    PACCAR continues the development of its autonomous vehicle platform, collaborating with Aurora, Kodiak, and STACK. Safety is the fundamental principle, currently requiring a driver in testing.

    Capital programs

    2
    Used Truck Center in Warsaw, Polandbuilding

    Benefit: supports the sale of premium Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF used trucks

    PACCAR is building another used truck center in Warsaw, Poland which will open this year.

    Engine Remanufacturing Plantunder construction

    Benefit: 5,000 remanned engine a year

    The engine remanufacturing plant will be operational in the first quarter of next year, with an anticipated capacity of about 5,000 remanufactured engines a year at full run rate.

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Tariff uncertainty (IEEPA, Section 232, August 1 statements)Q3 FY25 and beyond

    Q3 tariff impact could be around $75 million

    Mitigation: Clarification of the ongoing IEEPA and Section 232 trade policies could enhance market clarity; working with suppliers to maximize USMCA content.

    Soft truckload market and overcapacityongoing

    overcapacity is coming out gradually

    Mitigation: Expects market to balance, leading to increased demand as profitability improves for carriers.

    South American market contraction due to interest ratesFY25

    400-basis point interest rate increases in Brazil

    Mitigation: null

    European economic uncertaintyshort-term ongoing

    economic -- overall economic conditions have some uncertainty in Europe

    Mitigation: DAF's strong market share and new product introductions are helping to navigate.

    What to watch in Q3 FY25

    5

    Tariff Clarity (Section 232, IEEPA)

    Q3 FY25
    Currentuncertain tariff structure
    Targetclarity and certainty around tariff structures

    Why it matters

    Tariff clarity is expected to boost customer confidence and truck orders, impacting Q4 and FY26 market strength.

    If we get confidence and certainty around tariff structures in the third quarter, then I think customers' reaction to that will be positive, and we think that, that should be favorable for PACCAR.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about the strong sequential price improvement, its drivers (mix vs. tariffs), and the expected pricing cadence for Q3 given current backlog.

    Management stated that tariffs were present in Q2 and their impact on price vs. cost would increase in Q3, especially in North America. They noted variability due to ongoing tariff structures (232, IEEPA, August 1 changes).

    “as we look at the effect of tariffs on Q2, they were certainly well present for us. And we think that the amount of tariff impact will -- and the current structure increase in Q3, so it'll have an increased weight of impact on price versus cost for us in Q3”

    asked by Jerry Revich · answered by R. Feight

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Tariff and Regulatory Uncertainty

    PACCAR highlighted that tariff uncertainty🌐, specifically regarding IEEPA and Section 232 trade policies, along with the upcoming EPA '27 NOx emission standards, are currently impacting the North American truck market. Management anticipates a strengthening of the market as these policies become clearer, noting that the 2027 NOx standard, which will move from 200mg to 35mg, is expected to increase costs and likely drive pre-buy activity later this year and into 2026.

    02

    Big Beautiful Bill Impact

    The recently passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' legislation is poised to deliver significant benefits. It is expected to incentivize customers to purchase capital assets like trucks due to accelerated R&D and depreciation provisions. Furthermore, PACCAR itself anticipates realizing $300 million to $400 million in cash tax benefits from the immediate expensing of R&D and fixed assets, positively impacting the company's financial position.

    03

    North American Market Dynamics

    The North American truck market is currently characterized by general economic conditions and a soft truckload market, which has led to some overcapacity that is gradually being absorbed. However, demand in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and vocational segments remains robust. PACCAR expects increasing demand once the market achieves balance and clarity on tariffs and regulations emerges, suggesting a build-up of pent-up demand for the future.

    04

    European Market Performance

    DAF's innovative aerodynamic trucks are contributing to strong market share in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, by offering best-in-class fuel efficiency and driver comfort. The European above 16-tonne market is projected to be between 270,000 and 300,000 vehicles in 2025, which PACCAR considers relatively strong despite prevailing economic uncertainties. The introduction of advanced technologies to the DAF platform in 2025 is expected to further enhance performance and fuel efficiency.

    05

    Inventory Management and Production

    PACCAR maintains a disciplined approach to inventory management, with its Class 8 inventory at 2.9 months of retail sales, significantly below the industry average of 4.2 months. Similarly, medium-duty inventory stands at 4.5 months compared to the industry's 6 months. The company emphasizes building to order and lean production, with over 90% of its U.S. delivered trucks produced in American factories, positioning it well in the market.

    06

    Autonomous Truck Development

    PACCAR continues its development of autonomous vehicle platforms, collaborating with partners such as Aurora, Kodiak, and STACK. The company prioritizes safety as its fundamental principle, currently requiring a driver in autonomous trucks during testing. While acknowledging the significant progress in the field, PACCAR refrains from providing specific timelines for driver-out production, awaiting full validation and production readiness to ensure safety and reliability.

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