Stock Pulse
PACCAR (PCAR) stock saw recent volatility, closing at $90.47 after a 1.92% increase [1], despite a previous 8.7% surge attributed to a tariff halt [2]. The company faces headwinds, including lowered analyst estimates due to anticipated "order paralysis" in the commercial vehicle market stemming from tariff uncertainty and a sluggish freight market [3]. Q1 2025 earnings are projected to decline significantly year-over-year [1], [2], [6], and Q4 2024 results missed expectations, leading to a stock price decline [4], [5]. While PACCAR maintains a strong market share [4] and has demonstrated strong historical financial performance [7], the upcoming Q1 earnings release on April 29th will be crucial [1], [6]. The company also announced the retirement of its CFO, with a successor named [8].