PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits

PFS profitably supports the sale of PACCAR trucks in 26 countries on four continents

“PACCAR achieved excellent revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2024,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s truck and Parts operations achieved robust quarterly sales and profits due to industry-leading trucks and strong aftersales performance. PACCAR Financial Services achieved good results due to its high quality portfolio. I am very proud of our employees for producing the highest quality trucks and transportation solutions for our customers.”

PACCAR achieved net income of $972.1 million ($1.85 per diluted share) in the third quarter of this year compared to $1.23 billion ($2.34 per diluted share) earned in the same period last year. Third quarter revenues were $8.24 billion, compared to $8.70 billion reported in the third quarter of 2023.

PACCAR reported net income of $3.29 billion ($6.25 per diluted share) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $3.18 billion ($6.07 per diluted share) earned in same period last year, which included a $446.4 million after-tax, non-recurring charge related to civil litigation in Europe. Excluding the non-recurring charge, the company earned adjusted net income (non-GAAP)¹ of $3.63 billion ($6.92 per diluted share) in the first nine months of 2023. Net sales and financial services revenues for the first nine months of 2024 were $25.76 billion, compared to $26.05 billion achieved last year.

Financial Highlights – Third Quarter 2024

Highlights of PACCAR’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024 include:

• Net sales and revenues of $8.24 billion.
• Net income of $972.1 million.
• Global truck deliveries of 44,900 units.
• PACCAR Parts revenues of $1.66 billion.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $406.7 million.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $106.5 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $1.29 billion.
• Stockholders’ equity of $18.66 billion.

Financial Highlights – Nine Months 2024

Highlights of PACCAR’s financial results for the first nine months of 2024 include:

• Net sales and revenues of $25.76 billion.
• Net income of $3.29 billion.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $1.28 billion.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $331.6 million.
• Capital investments of $567.7 million and R&D expenses of $337.6 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $3.20 billion.

Global Truck Markets

“Kenworth and Peterbilt’s strong 31.1% market share this year reflects the superior quality and operating performance of our trucks,” said Kevin Baney, PACCAR senior vice president. “Strong infrastructure spending in the U.S. has been good for Kenworth and Peterbilt’s business due to our market share leadership in vocational trucks. The less-than-truckload segment is also performing well, while the truckload segment remains soft.” U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck industry retail sales in 2024 are estimated to be in a range of 250,000-270,000 vehicles. Class 8 truck industry retail sales for 2025 are expected to be in a range of 250,000-280,000 vehicles.

European truck industry registrations in the above 16-tonne segment are estimated to be in the range of 290,000-310,000 units this year. The market in 2025 is expected to be in a range of 270,000-300,000 trucks. Harald Seidel, DAF president, said, “DAF trucks’ aerodynamic, fuel-efficient vehicles and unparalleled driver comfort improves customers’ operational performance.”

The South American above 16-tonne truck market is projected to be in a range of 110,000-120,000 units this year, and in a similar range in 2025. Mike Kuester, PACCAR assistant vice president of South America, noted, “South American customers operate in challenging environments and appreciate the industry-leading durability and reliability of Kenworth and DAF premium heavy-duty trucks.”

DAF Showcases New Model Year 2025 Truck Range at IAA Hannover Truck Show

DAF exhibited its updated truck range at the IAA Transportation truck show last month in Hannover, Germany. The IAA show attracted a record 144,000 visitors in 7 days. DAF launched its new model year 2025 product range with a 3% improved fuel efficiency as well as enhanced safety and driver comfort. The new DAF product range was well received by the international trade press, DAF customers and DAF dealers.

Peterbilt Launches UltraLow Roof Vehicles for Car Carrier Applications

Peterbilt began production of two new vehicle configurations for the car carrier market, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. These new vehicle configurations were developed in collaboration with leading car carriers and set new benchmarks in low-profile design, lightweight solutions, safety features, visibility and driver comfort.

The PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines, coupled with the PACCAR TX-12 transmission, provide advanced power and performance for car carrier applications.

PACCAR Parts Achieves Strong Revenues and Pretax Profits

PACCAR Parts achieved pretax profit of $406.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $412.3 million earned in the third quarter of 2023. Third quarter 2024 revenues were $1.66 billion, an increase of five percent, compared to $1.58 billion achieved in the third quarter last year. PACCAR Parts achieved pretax profit of $1.28 billion in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $1.27 billion reported in the first nine months of 2023. PACCAR Parts’ nine-month revenues were $5.00 billion, four percent higher than the $4.80 billion achieved in the same period last year. “Third quarter parts sales and profits benefited from industry-leading logistics operations in PACCAR’s 19 strategically located Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs),” noted Laura Bloch, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager. “PACCAR Parts’ technology solutions such as Managed Dealer Inventory and innovative programs such as Fleet Services increase customers’ vehicle uptime and financial performance.”

PACCAR will open its new 240,000 square-foot PDC in Massbach, Germany, in November. This PDC will expedite parts delivery to dealers and customers in the region.

PACCAR’s 19 PDCs support more than 2,000 DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealer sales, parts and service locations, and over 300 TRP stores. These independent, well-capitalized dealers provide excellent service to customers, complementing the premium quality of DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles.

 

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