PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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PACCAR has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Morgan Stanley , Royal Bank Of Canada , Sanford C. Bernstein , Truist Financial , Weiss Ratings , and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

$111.80 +0.15 (+0.13%)

Closing price 09/29/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$112.54 +0.75 (+0.67%)

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PACCAR - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
3

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, 11 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for PCAR.

Consensus Price Target

$133.91
19.78% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PACCAR, the average price target is $133.91. The highest price target for PCAR is $164.00, while the lowest price target for PCAR is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.78% from the current price of $111.80.

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.

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PCAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/30/25 to 9/30/26	1 Month Ago 8/31/25 to 8/31/26	3 Months Ago 7/2/25 to 7/2/26	1 Year Ago 9/30/24 to 9/30/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$133.91	$131.70	$122.45	$107.68
Forecasted Upside	19.78% Upside	6.10% Upside	2.47% Upside	9.52% 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	Industrials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.21	2.30	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.78% Upside	107.67% Upside	20.13% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent PCAR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/10/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Nick Housden Not Rated	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	$130.00 ➝ $150.00	+23.07%
9/4/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Angel Castillo 4 of 5 stars	Set Target	Equal Weight	$119.00 ➝ $125.00	-0.83%
8/18/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C+)
7/30/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $140.00	+4.31%
7/30/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jerry Revich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$125.00 ➝ $157.00	+18.41%
7/29/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$148.00	+9.89%
7/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$155.00 ➝ $164.00	+18.66%
7/2/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$126.00 ➝ $131.00	+8.05%
5/11/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$139.00	+23.42%
3/31/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$126.00	+12.03%
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12/8/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
10/22/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	$100.00 ➝ $103.00	+3.24%
10/22/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Volkmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$90.00	-9.35%
10/21/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
7/28/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$121.00	+19.13%
7/23/2025	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/18/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Wertheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$120.00	+20.75%
1/14/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Gilardi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $121.50	+12.33%

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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 Saturday, September 26, 2026. 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. recently beat analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report, delivering $1.43 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36, while also generating $7.55 billion in revenue against a forecast of $7.05 billion, demonstrating strong operational performance and profitability with a net margin of 9.00%.
The stock is currently trading at $111.31, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $133.91 set by fourteen analysts, suggesting substantial upside potential as the current valuation offers a discount relative to Wall Street's long-term valuation expectations.
Institutional investor confidence is rising, evidenced by major firms like Amundi increasing their holdings by 108.7% and Nykredit A S establishing a new position worth approximately $17.67 million in the second quarter, indicating that large capital allocators are accumulating shares.
PACCAR Inc. maintains a consistent dividend policy, having recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of approximately 1.26% and provides a steady income stream for investors with a payout ratio of 29.41% that leaves room for future growth.
The company exhibits strong financial health with a quick ratio of 2.90 and a current ratio of 3.12, indicating ample liquidity to cover short-term obligations, while a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 suggests a conservative balance sheet that can withstand economic volatility.

PACCAR
Bear Case

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

Corporate insiders have been actively selling their stakes, with the CEO, CFO, and other executives selling a combined 56,842 shares worth approximately $7.57 million over the last quarter, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation from those closest to the company.
The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $139.24 to the current price of $111.31, reflecting a drop of over 20% that indicates strong downward momentum and potential continued selling pressure in the broader market.
Wall Street analysts have assigned a consensus rating of "Hold" to the stock, with eleven analysts issuing Hold ratings compared to only three Buy ratings, suggesting that the majority of professional investors believe the stock is fairly valued and lacks the catalysts for significant near-term growth.
Short interest in the stock has fluctuated and remains notable, with 12,297,051 shares shorted as of the most recent record date, representing a short percentage of float of approximately 2.38%, which indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
Revenue growth has been inconsistent, with year-over-year revenue declining by 9.8% in the April 2026 quarter and 15.1% in the January 2026 quarter, suggesting that the company is facing headwinds in its core truck manufacturing business that could impact future earnings stability.

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 $133.91, with a high forecast of $164.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PACCAR in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 19.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PACCAR's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

PACCAR has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Truist Financial, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PACCAR less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for PACCAR is 2.21 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how PCAR compares to other companies.

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PACCAR (PCAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target