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PCAR Q1 EPS Expected -22.6% YoY → $0.33 Dividend Declared, Management Eyes H2 2026 Rebound

PACCAR faces a challenging Q1 2026 with EPS expected to decline 22.6% year-over-year, reflecting softness in Class 8 truck orders as freight carriers delay capital expenditures amid economic uncertainty and high inventory levels. Management declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share and pointed to a potential second-half 2026 demand rebound driven by aging fleet replacement cycles and regulatory emissions upgrade requirements. The stock trades at $115.34, with risks including a prolonged freight recession and potential tariff increases on imported truck components that could further pressure already compressed margins.