PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$96.71 +0.74 (+0.77%)

Closing price 05/16/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$96.57 -0.14 (-0.15%)

As of 05/16/2025 07:17 PM Eastern

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

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

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

$105.23
8.81% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PACCAR, the average price target is $105.23. 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 8.81% from the current price of $96.71.

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PCAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/17/24 to 5/17/25	1 Month Ago 4/17/24 to 4/17/25	3 Months Ago 2/17/24 to 2/16/25	1 Year Ago 5/18/23 to 5/17/24
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$105.23	$108.59	$121.95	$112.62
Forecasted Upside	8.81% Upside	23.16% Upside	15.09% Upside	6.24% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	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.

PCAR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

PACCAR Stock vs. The Competition

Type	PACCAR	Auto/Tires/Trucks Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.36	2.45	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.81% Upside	317.10% Upside	12.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PCAR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/8/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Nick Housden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$106.00 ➝ $97.00	+5.39%
4/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $90.00	-0.32%
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$96.00	+8.08%
4/8/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $95.00	+9.95%
4/8/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$113.00 ➝ $104.00	+16.65%
4/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$108.00 ➝ $78.00	-14.17%
3/18/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Wertheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$120.00	+20.75%
2/19/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$129.00 ➝ $127.00	+19.23%
1/14/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Gilardi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $121.50	+12.33%
12/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$120.00 ➝ $120.00	+2.02%
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10/16/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Borrega Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/24/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$121.00 ➝ $109.00	+12.49%
6/28/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
4/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$106.00 ➝ $121.00	+2.59%
1/24/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$91.00 ➝ $108.00	+6.92%
7/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$84.00 ➝ $90.00	+6.14%

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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, May 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PACCAR pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PACCAR
Bull Case

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

PACCAR Inc has a strong market capitalization of approximately $47.57 billion, indicating a solid position in the industry and potential for growth.
The current stock price is around $90.61, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
The company has demonstrated a robust return on equity of 23.53%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
PACCAR Inc has a healthy net margin of 12.36%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of revenue as profit, which can be beneficial for future investments and dividends.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus recommendation of "Hold," with several analysts issuing buy ratings, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.

PACCAR
Bear Case

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

The stock has recently traded down about 1.0%, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, suggesting potential concerns about the company's future performance.
PACCAR Inc missed its earnings per share estimate in the latest quarter, which could raise red flags about its financial health and operational efficiency.
Recent downgrades from major financial institutions, including a reduction in price targets, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term prospects.
The company has a P/E ratio of 11.46, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its earnings potential.

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 $105.23, 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 year. 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 8.81% 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, Royal Bank of Canada, 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 2.45. Learn more on how PCAR compares to other companies.

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PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target