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PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$89.78 -0.43 (-0.48%)
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PACCAR - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
5

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PACCAR in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PCAR.

Consensus Price Target

$107.23
19.43% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PACCAR, the average price target is $107.23. The highest price target for PCAR is $127.00, while the lowest price target for PCAR is $78.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.43% from the current price of $89.78.
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PCAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/1/24 to 5/1/25
1 Month Ago
4/1/24 to 4/1/25
3 Months Ago
2/1/24 to 1/31/25
1 Year Ago
5/2/23 to 5/1/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$107.23$117.54$121.32$112.31
Forecasted Upside19.43% Upside19.59% Upside9.41% Upside5.61% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

PCAR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PCAR Price Targets by Month

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PACCAR Stock vs. The Competition

TypePACCARAuto/Tires/Trucks CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.44
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.70% Upside364.80% Upside18.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Tami Zakaria
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $90.00-0.32%
4/16/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$96.00+8.08%
4/8/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
Kyle Menges
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $95.00+9.95%
4/8/2025Truist Financial
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Jamie Cook
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$113.00 ➝ $104.00+16.65%
4/7/2025UBS Group
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S. Fisher
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$108.00 ➝ $78.00-14.17%
3/18/2025Melius Research
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R. Wertheimer
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Set Target$120.00+20.75%
2/19/2025Evercore ISI
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D. Raso
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$129.00 ➝ $127.00+19.23%
1/14/2025Bank of America
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Ross Gilardi
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$116.00 ➝ $121.50+12.33%
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$120.00 ➝ $120.00+2.02%
11/4/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$119.00 ➝ $119.00+14.89%
10/16/2024BNP Paribas
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M. Borrega
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UpgradeHold
7/24/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$121.00 ➝ $109.00+12.49%
6/28/2024Raymond James
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
4/16/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$106.00 ➝ $121.00+2.59%
1/24/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$91.00 ➝ $108.00+6.92%
7/26/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$84.00 ➝ $90.00+6.14%
5/2/2023Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy PACCAR Stock? PCAR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PACCAR pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PACCAR
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PACCAR Inc:

  • The current stock price is around $88, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • PACCAR Inc has a strong market capitalization of approximately $46 billion, indicating a solid position in the industry.
  • The company has a consistent price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, suggesting stable earnings relative to its stock price, which can be attractive for long-term investors.
  • Recent insider activity shows significant share sales by executives, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Institutional ownership is high, with over 64% of shares held by institutional investors, reflecting confidence from large financial entities.

PACCAR
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in PACCAR Inc for these reasons:

  • Recent downgrades from major financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley and UBS, suggest a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
  • The stock has experienced a decline from its 52-week high of $118.81, indicating potential volatility and risk for investors.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," which may not inspire confidence for aggressive investors.
  • Recent earnings reports showed a slight miss on earnings per share, which could raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
  • Insider sales have been significant, with executives selling over 165,000 shares recently, which might signal a lack of confidence in the near-term performance.

PCAR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PACCAR is $107.23, with a high forecast of $127.00 and a low forecast of $78.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PACCAR in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PCAR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PCAR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, PACCAR's stock has a predicted upside of 19.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PACCAR's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

PACCAR has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PACCAR less than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating score for PACCAR is 2.36 while the average consensus rating score for "auto/tires/trucks" companies is 2.44. Learn more on how PCAR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:PCAR) was last updated on 5/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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