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    PCAR
    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    PACCAR INC PCAR

    Jan 27, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    PACCAR Q4 FY25 — Record Parts & Financial Services Revenue, Strong Truck Outlook

    PACCAR concluded Q4 FY25 with record revenues in its Parts and Financial Services segments, contributing to the fourth highest annual profit in company history. The company navigated a dynamic North American truck market, benefiting from tariff and emissions clarity, and anticipates sequential acceleration in truck demand and margins throughout 2026, driven by improving freight conditions and strategic manufacturing.

    Highlights

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    • PACCAR achieved annual revenues of $28.4 billion and adjusted net income of $2.64 billion in 2025, marking the fourth highest profit year in company history.

    • PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Financial Services each achieved quarterly and annual revenue records in Q4 and FY25.

    • Kenworth and Peterbilt delivered a strong market share of 30% in the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck retail sales in 2025.

    • First quarter 2026 gross margins are estimated to increase to 12.5% to 13% from 12% in Q4 2025.

    • PACCAR Parts annual revenues increased by 3% to a record $6.9 billion in 2025.

    Concerns

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    • Fourth quarter 2025 Truck, Parts and Other gross margins were 12%, impacted by the implementation of Section 232 tariffs and manufacturing adjustments.

    • The 2026 U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck market forecast of 230,000 to 270,000 vehicles has a lower end below the 2025 actual of 233,000 units.

    • The South American above 16-tonne market is expected to decline from 115,000 vehicles in 2025 to a range of 100,000 to 110,000 trucks in 2026.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    2026 U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck market forecast
    230,000 to 270,000 vehicles
    high materiality
    High
    2026 European above 16-tonne truck market forecast
    280,000 to 320,000 registrations
    medium materiality
    High
    2026 South American above 16-tonne market forecast
    100,000 to 110,000 trucks
    medium materiality
    High
    Q1 2026 PACCAR truck deliveries
    comparable level to Q4 2025
    medium materiality
    High
    Q1 2026 Truck, Parts and Other gross margins
    12.5% to 13%
    high materiality
    High
    2026 Parts sales growth
    4% to 8%
    medium materiality
    High
    2026 Capital project investments
    $725 million to $775 million
    medium materiality
    High
    2026 Research and development expenses
    $450 million to $500 million
    medium materiality
    High
    EPA27 NOx limit price increase
    plus or minus $10,000
    high materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    PACCAR Parts
    Achieved record quarterly and annual revenues and pretax profits. Performance reflects investments in connectivity and Agentic AI. Expanding global distribution network.
    Annual revenues FY25: $6.9 billionAnnual pretax profits FY25: $1.67 billionDistribution centers: 21 worldwideNew distribution center: Calgary
    		$1.7 billion4%—$415 million pretax profit
    PACCAR Financial Services
    Achieved record quarterly and annual revenues and pretax income. Increased market share by providing high-quality service and leveraging technology.
    Annual revenues FY25: $2.2 billionAnnual pretax income growth FY25: 11%Annual pretax income FY25: $485 millionMarket share: 27% (up 2 percentage points vs 2024)
    		$569 million10% (pretax income)—$115 million pretax income
    Truck, Parts and Other
    Gross margins for Q4 2025. Expected to increase to 12.5%-13% in Q1 2026 due to Section 232 tariff benefits and manufacturing stability.
    		———12%

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Net Income
    $2.64 billion
    FY25

    Fourth highest profit year in company history.

    Adjusted After-Tax Return on Revenue
    9.3%
    FY25

    Reflects overall profitability for the fiscal year.

    Dividends Declared
    $2.72
    FY25

    Total dividends declared for the fiscal year, including a year-end dividend of $1.40 per share.

    Dividend Yield
    nearly 3%
    FY25

    Reflects the dividend payout relative to the share price.

    Consecutive Years of Dividend Payment
    84
    as of FY25

    Highlights a long history of returning capital to shareholders.

    Capital Project Investments
    $728 million
    FY25

    Total capital expenditures for the fiscal year.

    Research and Development Investments
    $446 million
    FY25

    Total R&D spending for the fiscal year.

    US & Canadian Class 8 Truck Retail Sales
    233,000
    2025

    Total retail sales for the North American market.

    European Above 16-tonne Truck Market
    298,000
    2025

    Total registrations for the European heavy-duty truck market.

    South American Above 16-tonne Market
    115,000
    2025

    Total market volume for heavy-duty trucks in South America.

    PACCAR Truck Deliveries
    32,900
    Q4 FY25

    Total truck deliveries by PACCAR in the fourth quarter.

    Used Truck Values
    4%increase YoY
    YoY Q4 FY25

    Year-over-year increase in used truck values.

    Industry Class 8 Inventory
    3.2
    Q4 FY25

    Industry average inventory level for Class 8 trucks.

    PACCAR Class 8 Inventory
    2.2vs industry 3.2 months
    Q4 FY25

    PACCAR's inventory level for Class 8 trucks, noted as optimal.

    Material cost in COGS
    80%-85%
    current

    The proportion of material costs in the cost of goods sold.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansion$728 millionUSD
    Tariff cost impactsignificant impactUSD
    Parts aftermarket business$6.9 billionUSD
    Dealer inventory months of supply2.2 monthsmonths
    Order backlog order intake by segmentsignificant overbuild rateunits
    Industry production market size forecasts230,000 to 270,000 vehiclesunits

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Order intakesignificant overbuild rateDecember-January

    continued at same level of cadence

    Q1 order book is mostly full; backlog is building up, increasing visibility; driven by vocational, bodybuilders, and LTL segments.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Soft freight markets2025

    soft freight markets

    Tariffs and emissions policy uncertainties2025

    tariffs and emissions policy uncertainties

    Mitigation: Clarity on Section 232 tariffs and EPA27 NOx limit provides advantages and helps customer buying decisions.

    USMCA negotiation impact on marginslater this year (2026)

    potential impact on how margins feel

    Mitigation: Focus on providing value to customers through new trucks, connected truck data, and Agentic AI.

    Supply chain bottlenecks if demand ramps significantlysecond half of 2026

    stress on supplier systems

    Mitigation: Strong relationships with suppliers, providing forecasts and build expectations to help them plan.

    Temporary downtick in used trucksQ4 2025

    downtick in used trucks

    Mitigation: Used truck values expected to become more valuable as the year progresses, partly due to EPA27 new truck price increases.

    Competitors not passing tariff cuts to marketQ1 2026

    keeps things in a very competitive state

    Mitigation: PACCAR expects opportunities for both margin and market share gains as the year progresses and competitors adjust pricing.

    IEPA tariff cost still needs clarificationongoing

    IEPA is still sitting out there as a tariff cost for everyone that needs to be clarified

    Mitigation: PACCAR has removed tariff surcharges for 2026, expecting price slide to be offset by cost reductions.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

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    Q1 FY26 Gross Margins

    Q1 FY26
    Current12% (Q4 FY25)
    Target12.5% to 13%

    Why it matters

    Indicates the effectiveness of Section 232 tariff benefits and manufacturing stability on profitability.

    Fourth quarter Truck, Parts and Other gross margins were 12%, and we estimate that first quarter gross margins will increase to 12.5% to 13%.

    Q&A highlights

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    Seeking drivers for the expected gross margin increase from 12% in Q4 to 12.5%-13% in Q1, given flat deliveries.

    Management attributed the improvement to the full quarter benefit of Section 232 tariffs, clarity on NOx 27, strong order intake in December/January, and reduced overtime and manufacturing adjustments seen in Q4.

    “we get a full quarter in quarter 1 of margins that are benefiting from the 232 tariff. There's the clarity of NOx 27, which happens. So I think that's starting to have some improvement. Order intake has been very good, very strong in December and through January.”

    asked by David Raso · answered by R. Feight

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q4 FY25 Performance & Annual Highlights

    PACCAR reported Q4 FY25 revenues of $6.8 billion and net income of $557 million. For the full year 2025, annual revenues reached $28.4 billion with adjusted net income of $2.64 billion, marking the fourth highest profit year in company history and the 87th consecutive year of profits. Adjusted after-tax return on revenue was 9.3%.

    02

    Strategic Advantages from Regulatory Clarity

    The company highlighted benefits from the Section 232 truck tariff policy, effective November 1, which favors PACCAR's local-for-local manufacturing strategy in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Clarity on the 35-milligram EPA27 NOx limit, effective January 2027, also helps customer buying decisions, with PACCAR positioned with a new lineup of efficient trucks and engines.

    03

    North American & European Market Dynamics

    US and Canadian Class 8 truck retail sales were 233,000 units in 2025, with Kenworth and Peterbilt achieving a 30% market share. The 2026 forecast for this market is 230,000 to 270,000 vehicles. In Europe, the above 16-tonne market was 298,000 units in 2025, with a 2026 forecast of 280,000 to 320,000 registrations. DAF trucks earned the prestigious International Truck of the Year Award for the DAF XF and XD electric trucks for the third time in five years.

    04

    PACCAR Parts & Financial Services Records

    PACCAR Parts achieved record annual revenues of $6.9 billion (up 3% YoY) and pretax profits of $1.67 billion in 2025. Q4 Parts revenues were a record $1.7 billion with $415 million pretax profit. PACCAR Financial Services also reported record annual revenues of $2.2 billion and 11% growth in annual pretax income to $485 million, increasing market share to 27%.

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    Capital Allocation & Innovation Focus

    Capital project investments in 2025 were $728 million, with R&D investments at $446 million. For 2026, planned capital investments are $725 million to $775 million and R&D expenses are $450 million to $500 million, focusing on clean diesel, hybrid, alternative powertrains, battery cells, connected vehicle services, autonomous platforms, and advanced driver assist systems.

    06

    Margin Improvement Drivers & Inventory Position

    Q4 FY25 gross margins were 12%, impacted by Section 232 implementation and manufacturing adjustments. Q1 FY26 gross margins are expected to improve to 12.5% to 13% due to benefits from the 232 tariff, NOx 27 clarity, and strong order intake in December/January, which allows for better build cadence and cost stability. PACCAR's Class 8 inventory is at 2.2 months, below the industry average of 3.2 months, indicating an optimal position.

    07

    Used Truck Market Outlook

    Used truck values increased 4% year-over-year in Q4 2025 and are expected to continue rising into 2026 and 2027. This anticipated increase is partly driven by the expected higher prices for new trucks following the EPA27 NOx limit changes. Management noted a temporary downtick in used trucks due to CDL enforcement rules and fleet rationalization.

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