PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits

PACCAR achieved net income of $847.5 million ($1.61 per diluted share) in the third quarter of this year, compared to $590.0 million ($1.12 per diluted share) earned in the same period last year. Third quarter revenues were $7.94 billion, compared to $6.67 billion reported in the third quarter of 2025.

PACCAR’s net income in the first nine months of 2026 was $2.20 billion ($4.18 per diluted share) compared to $1.82 billion ($3.45 per diluted share) in the first nine months of 2025, which included a $264.5 million after-tax non-recurring charge related to civil litigation in Europe. Net sales and financial services revenues for the first nine months of 2026 were $22.26 billion, compared to $21.62 billion in the same period last year.

Financial Highlights – Third Quarter 2026

Highlights of PACCAR’s financial results for the third quarter of 2026 include:

• Consolidated net sales and revenues of $7.94 billion.
• Consolidated net income of $847.5 million.
• Global truck deliveries of 40,100 units.
• Record PACCAR Parts revenues of $1.78 billion.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $404.4 million.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $138.1 million.
• Capital investments of $137.6 million and R&D expenses of $108.9 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $847.7 million.

Financial Highlights – Nine Months 2026

Highlights of PACCAR’s financial results for the first nine months of 2026 include:

• Consolidated net sales and revenues of $22.26 billion.
• Consolidated net income of $2.20 billion.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $1.22 billion.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $377.7 million.
• Capital investments of $411.8 million and R&D expenses of $332.3 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $2.52 billion.

Peterbilt 589 Low Roof Sleeper Truck

Global Truck Markets

“Kenworth and Peterbilt’s customers are beginning to refresh their fleets with newer, more fuel efficient trucks,” said John Rich, PACCAR executive vice president and chief technology officer. “We are experiencing a good year of truck demand in 2026 and we anticipate this to continue next year, supported by U.S. economic growth and continued investments in infrastructure.” U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck industry retail sales in 2026 are estimated to be in a range of 240,000–260,000 vehicles. Class 8 truck industry retail sales for 2027 are expected to be in a range of 240,000–280,000 trucks.

Kenworth T680 Day Cab Truck

European truck industry registrations in the above 16-tonne segment are estimated to be in the range of 300,000–320,000 trucks this year, and a similar range in 2027. “DAF trucks’ aerodynamics, fuel-efficiency and unparalleled driver comfort improve customers’ operational performance,” said Jim Walenczak, DAF president. “DAF exhibited a comprehensive range of innovative products, such as new clean diesel- and battery-powered trucks, at the IAA Transportation 2026 commercial vehicle show in Hanover, Germany. DAF’s world-class trucks, including the International Truck of the Year 2026 DAF XD Electric and XF Electric trucks, coupled with its expansive dealer network, deliver industry-leading vehicles and aftermarket support for our customers.”

DAF XF Electric Vocational Truck

The South American above 16-tonne truck market is projected to be in a range of 100,000–105,000 trucks this year, and in a range of 105,000–115,000 vehicles in 2027. Lance Walters, PACCAR vice president, noted, “South American customers appreciate DAF and Kenworth trucks’ industry-leading durability and reliability, which are an excellent match for the continent’s tough duty-cycles.”

PACCAR Introduces PACCAR Connect for Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks

PACCAR unveiled its next generation transportation solution, PACCAR Connect, at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in North Carolina. PACCAR Connect is a state-of-the-art technology platform with an integrated vehicle display that combines fleet telematics systems, PACCAR truck data, customer-specific productivity applications, and Electronic Driver Logs. PACCAR Connect will be available in Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 trucks beginning in early 2027.

Lily Ley, PACCAR chief information officer, noted, “PACCAR Connect advances our transportation solutions strategy and will serve as a unifying platform that enhances customer productivity while creating new revenue streams for PACCAR.”

PACCAR Connect Touchscreen Display

PACCAR Parts Achieves Record Quarterly Revenues

PACCAR Parts’ third quarter 2026 revenues were a record $1.78 billion. PACCAR Parts’ nine-month revenues were $5.24 billion, compared to $5.14 billion achieved in the same period last year. The business achieved robust pretax profit of $404.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, compared to $410.0 million earned in the third quarter of 2025. PACCAR Parts achieved pretax profit of $1.22 billion in the first nine months of 2026 compared to $1.25 billion reported in the first nine months of 2025.

“PACCAR Parts’ performance reflects investments in new parts distribution centers (PDCs), transportation solutions such as Managed Dealer Inventory and Fleet Services, and the TRP all-makes brand,” said Bryan Sitko, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager.

Sitko added, “PACCAR will add a PDC in France to enhance its logistics infrastructure to support our DAF dealers and customers in the region. This will complement our successful PDC in Massbach, Germany, which opened in 2024.” Currently, PACCAR Parts’ 21 global parts distribution centers, with over 4 million square feet, support more than 2,000 DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt sales, parts and service locations, and more than 350 TRP stores. These independent, well-capitalized dealers provide outstanding service to customers.

PACCAR Financial Services Companies Achieve Strong Profits

PACCAR Financial Services (PFS) earned pretax income of $138.1 million in the third quarter this year, 9.4% higher than the $126.2 million in the third quarter of 2025. PFS achieved third quarter 2026 revenues of $558.9 million compared to $565.3 million in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2026, PFS earned pretax income of $377.7 million compared to $370.5 million last year. Nine-month revenues were $1.65 billion compared to $1.64 billion for the same period a year ago.

Craig Gryniewicz, PACCAR vice president, said, “PFS achieved very good third quarter results due to steady finance margins and an improving used truck market. PFS is a leader in the market with innovative technologies that provide seamless credit application and loan servicing processes, and support for Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF customers in all phases of the business cycle.”

PFS has a portfolio of 222,000 trucks and trailers, with total assets of $22.5 billion. PacLease, a major full-service truck leasing company with a fleet of 37,000 vehicles, is included in this segment. Terren Drake, PACCAR Financial Corp. president said, “PACCAR’s strong balance sheet, complemented by its A+/A1 credit ratings, enables PFS to have excellent access to the commercial paper and medium-term note markets. PFS issued $2.38 billion of medium-term notes during the first nine months of the year in support of growing market share. PFS profitably supports the sale of PACCAR trucks in 26 countries on four continents.”

Capital Investments and Research and Development

PACCAR’s consistent long-term profits, strong balance sheet, and focus on quality, technology, and innovation have enabled the company to invest $9.5 billion in world-class facilities, next generation products, and state-of-the-art technologies during the past decade. PACCAR invested $137.6 million in capital projects and $108.9 million in research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2026.

Brice Poplawski, senior vice president and chief financial officer, said, “In 2026, capital expenditures are projected to be in the range of $650–$700 million and research and development expenses are estimated to be in the range $440–$460 million. In 2027, PACCAR estimates that it will invest $650–$700 million in capital expenditures and $460–­$500 million in research and development expenses. PACCAR is continuing to invest in next generation clean diesel, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, integrated connected vehicle services, growing its parts business and enhancing its manufacturing capabilities.”