PACCAR-Paccar (PCAR) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Company Performance - Paccar's stock closed at $98.19, reflecting a -1.35% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.33% [1] - Over the past month, Paccar's shares have depreciated by 6.13%, underperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 4.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.03% [1] Earnings Forecast - Paccar is expected to report an EPS of$ 1.59, indicating a 29.96% decrease from the same quarter last year, with anticipated revenue of $7.05 billion, down 14.34% year-over-year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at$ 7.39 per share and revenue at $31.09 billion, representing changes of -6.46% and -1.51% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Paccar reflect shifting short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has fallen by 2.38% over the past month, and Paccar currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Paccar is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 13.47, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 11.02 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.81, while the Automotive - Domestic industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.79 [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Domestic industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 203, placing it in the bottom 20% of over 250 industries [8]