Paccar Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and designer of heavy-duty trucks, primarily focusing on commercial vehicles under well-known brands such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales support, including parts and services for its trucks. Beyond its core business in truck production, Paccar has a presence in financial services, offering financing solutions for dealerships and customers to facilitate the acquisition of their vehicles. With a commitment to technology and sustainability, Paccar actively invests in innovations such as electric and autonomous vehicle development, enhancing its position in the evolving transportation landscape. Read More
September 26, 2025 – Global financial markets are once again in the throes of uncertainty as the United States unveils a fresh wave of substantial trade tariffs, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. These new duties, targeting sectors from pharmaceuticals to heavy trucks and home furnishings, signal a deepening
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Friday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ: PCAR) shares are trading higher Friday after it was reported President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks made outside the United States
Wall Street moved modestly higher by midday Friday, yet major indexes remain on pace to break a three-week winning streak. At midday, the S&P 500 was up 0.4% to 6,630, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.2% to 24,440. The Russell 2000, the benchmark small-cap index, rebounded 0.5%.
Shares of trucking company PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR)
jumped 4.9% in the morning session after the U.S. administration announced it would impose a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks.
President Donald Trump announced a barrage of new tariffs on Thursday, aimed at pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and home furnishings in particular, to shore up domestic industry in these sectors, and protect American manufacturers from “unfair outside competition.”
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration,
and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 21.4% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 14.9% return.
PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-three cents ($.33) per share, payable on December 3, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2025.
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) and the rest of the heavy transportation equipment stocks fared in Q2.
According to a Reuters report, four truckmakers filed a complaint in the federal court in Sacramento and named the California Air Resources Board and Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom as defendants.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Trucking company PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 15.7% year on year to $6.96 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.37 per share was 7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
