PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) EVP C Michael Dozier Sells 79,076 Shares of Stock

PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ:PCAR) EVP C Michael Dozier sold 79,076 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.92, for a total transaction of $10,115,401.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 34,656 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,433,195.52. The trade was a 69.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

PACCAR Stock Performance

Shares of PCAR stock opened at $127.90 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. PACCAR Inc. has a 52 week low of $84.65 and a 52 week high of $128.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $67.17 billion, a PE ratio of 28.36, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $114.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $104.26.

PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.06. The business had revenue of $4.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.06 billion. PACCAR had a return on equity of 13.97% and a net margin of 8.35%.The company’s revenue was down 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.66 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that PACCAR Inc. will post 7.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PACCAR Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 11th will be given a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 11th. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. PACCAR’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.27%.

PACCAR News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting PACCAR this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market support: a handful of recent analyst moves (upgrades from underperform/“sell” to neutral/hold by some firms) and coverage noting PACCAR’s transition toward electrification are helping sentiment. Analyst coverage & company outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings and dividend snapshot: Q1 EPS matched consensus ($1.06) but revenue missed materially (reported ~$4.61B vs. ~$6.06B expected); the company also announced a $0.33 quarterly dividend (ex‑div Feb 11). These are mixed fundamentals: EPS stability and a payout are supportive, while the revenue decline is a concern. Earnings & dividend details
• Negative Sentiment: Large CEO sales: CEO R. Preston Feight sold a total of 18,516 shares across transactions on Jan. 30 and Feb. 2 (sales at ~$122–$123.65), trimming his stake by ~3.65%; SEC filing here. CEO sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Very large EVP sale: EVP C. Michael Dozier sold 79,076 shares on Feb. 3 (~$10.1M at ~$127.92), cutting his position by ~69.5% — a notable red flag for many investors. SEC filing here. Dozier sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Other senior sales: EVP Kevin D. Baney sold 9,672 shares (Feb. 3) — a ~43% reduction of his holding. VP Paulo Henrique Bolgar sold 12,183 shares (Jan. 30) and CFO Brice Poplawski sold 2,200 shares (Feb. 2), with the CFO’s stake falling sharply. These clustered, senior‑level sales increase downside risk to sentiment. Baney sale SEC filing Bolgar sale SEC filing CFO sale SEC filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage: outlets (TipRanks/InsiderTrades/MarketBeat) are flagging the cluster of insider sales — increased scrutiny may amplify volatility even if filings show routine/planned transactions. TipRanks coverage

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on PCAR shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of PACCAR from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Wolfe Research raised shares of PACCAR from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of PACCAR from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $90.00 target price on shares of PACCAR in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised PACCAR from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $116.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PACCAR

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PACCAR during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC grew its stake in PACCAR by 293.1% during the 3rd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 283 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 211 shares during the last quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. increased its position in PACCAR by 53.8% during the second quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 286 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Camelot Portfolios LLC purchased a new stake in PACCAR in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of PACCAR in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 64.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About PACCAR

PACCAR Inc is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company’s products are marketed under well-known brand names including Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF and span vocational and long-haul applications. PACCAR’s core business includes vehicle engineering and assembly as well as the supply of components and proprietary powertrain systems designed to meet regulatory and customer performance requirements.

In addition to truck manufacturing, PACCAR operates a comprehensive aftermarket parts business, distributes used trucks and provides commercial vehicle financing and leasing through its financial services operations.