PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits

PACCAR earned net income of $1.12 billion ($2.13 per diluted share) in the second quarter compared to $1.22 billion ($2.33 per diluted share) earned in the same period last year. Second quarter net sales and financial services revenues were $8.77 billion, compared to $8.88 billion achieved in the second quarter of 2023.

PACCAR reported net income of $2.32 billion ($4.40 per diluted share) in the first half of 2024, compared to net income of $1.96 billion ($3.73 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) of $2.40 billion ($4.58 per diluted share) in the first half of 2023. Net sales and financial services revenues for the first six months of 2024 were $17.52 billion, compared to $17.35 billion achieved last year. 

 

Financial Highlights – Second Quarter 2024

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

• Consolidated net sales and revenues of $8.77 billion.
• Consolidated net income of $1.12 billion.
• Global truck deliveries of 48,400 units.
• PACCAR Parts revenues of $1.66 billion.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $413.8 million.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $111.2 million.
• Capital investments of $219.6 million and R&D expenses of $117.1 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $440.0 million.
• Stockholders’ equity of $17.70 billion.

 

Financial Highlights – First Half 2024

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

• Consolidated net sales and revenues of $17.52 billion.
• Consolidated net income of $2.32 billion.
• Capital investments of $383.9 million and R&D expenses of $222.6 million.
• PACCAR Parts pretax income of $869.6 million.
• PACCAR Financial Services pretax income of $225.1 million.
• Cash generated from operations of $1.91 billion.
• Medium-term note issuances of $1.71 billion.

 

 

Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680 and DAF XG+ Trucks

 

Global Truck Markets

U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck industry retail sales are estimated to be in a range of 240,000-280,000 trucks in 2024. Peterbilt and Kenworth achieved a combined class 8 market share of 31.5% in the first half of 2024, compared to 27.7% in the same period last year. “Peterbilt and Kenworth’s premium quality trucks provide exceptional durability and reliability. The Kenworth and Peterbilt industry-leading vocational trucks are an important contributor to the success of infrastructure investments in North America,” said Darrin Siver, PACCAR executive vice president.

 

 

Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck

 

Harald Seidel, DAF president, shared, “Aerodynamic DAF trucks are delivering the highest fuel efficiency in the industry, which reduces customers’ operating expenses.” European truck industry registrations in the above 16-tonne segment are estimated to be in a range of 260,000-300,000 vehicles this year.

Mike Dozier, PACCAR executive vice president, said, “DAF’s industry-leading quality trucks, complemented by PACCAR Parts, PACCAR Financial Services and DAF’s premium dealerships, are driving DAF Brasil to higher market share.” DAF Brasil’s market share was 10.3% in the above 16-tonne truck segment in the first six months of this year compared to 9.2% in the same period last year. The South American above 16-tonne truck market is estimated to be in the range of 105,000-115,000 units this year.

 

PACCAR Parts Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits

PACCAR Parts earned excellent quarterly pretax income of $413.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $419.3 million earned in the same period last year. PACCAR Parts achieved quarterly revenues of $1.66 billion in the second quarter, compared to $1.60 billion reported in the same period last year. PACCAR Parts first half 2024 revenues were $3.34 billion, compared to $3.22 billion in the same period last year. PACCAR Parts achieved pretax profit of $869.6 million in the first six months of 2024, compared to $857.9 million earned in the first six months of 2023.

“PACCAR Parts delivers greater uptime and profitability for customers by delivering the right part in the right place at the right time,” said Laura Bloch, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager. “PACCAR Parts’ excellent performance reflects investments in its TRP all-makes parts program, strategic technology-driven transportation solutions such as managed dealer inventory, and a growing number of PACCAR trucks with PACCAR powertrains in operation.”

PACCAR Parts’ 19 global parts distribution centers (PDCs) support more than 2,300 DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealer locations. PACCAR is constructing a new 240,000 square-foot PDC to be opened in Massbach, Germany, this year. The new PDC will enhance parts delivery to dealers and customers in the largest truck market in Europe.

 

 

Parts Distribution Center in Massbach, Germany (Rendering)

 

Financial Services Companies Achieve Good Quarterly Results

PACCAR Financial Services (PFS) earned pretax income of $111.2 million in the second quarter this year compared to $144.7 million in the second quarter of 2023. PFS achieved second quarter 2024 revenues of $509.8 million compared to $439.8 million in the same period last year. For the first six months of 2024, PFS earned pretax income of $225.1 million compared to $293.5 million last year. “PFS achieved good first half results due to its growing, high quality portfolio. The used truck market has normalized after a period of high volume and prices,” said Todd Hubbard, PACCAR vice president. “PFS is a leader in the market with its superior Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF products, innovative technologies that provide seamless credit application and loan servicing processes, and its support of customers in all phases of the business cycle.”

PFS has a portfolio of 229,000 trucks and trailers, with total assets of $21.33 billion. PacLease, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, Europe and Australia with a fleet of 41,000 vehicles, is included in this segment.

“PACCAR’s excellent balance sheet, complemented by its A+/A1 credit ratings, enables PFS to offer competitive retail financing to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers in 26 countries on four continents,” said Craig Gryniewicz, PACCAR Financial Corp. president. PACCAR Financial Services has excellent access to the debt markets, and issued $1.71 billion of medium term notes during the first half of 2024.

 

Capital and R&D Investments in Products, Technologies and Facilities

PACCAR’s excellent long-term profits, strong balance sheet, and consistent focus on quality, technology and productivity have enabled the company to invest $8.2 billion in new and expanded facilities, innovative products and new technologies during the past decade. Capital investments have increased and are estimated to be in a range of $725-$775 million, and research and development expenses are projected to be in a range of $460-$480 million, this year. “PACCAR is investing in new powertrains, advanced manufacturing capabilities and capacity, and aftermarket distribution capabilities that will create value for our customers,” said Harrie Schippers, president and chief financial officer. “PACCAR is investing more than $200 million in additional engine manufacturing capacity, and in the construction of a new engine remanufacturing facility, in Columbus, Mississippi. Recent truck factory investments include the expansion at Kenworth Chillicothe, Ohio and PACCAR Mexico, and the DAF new electric truck assembly plant in Eindhoven, Netherlands.”

 

 

PACCAR Engine Factory in Columbus, Mississippi

 

PACCAR Battery Joint Venture Groundbreaking

In the second quarter, PACCAR, Cummins, Daimler Truck and EVE Energy completed the formation of their U.S. battery manufacturing joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies, and began construction of its 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) battery factory in Marshall County, Mississippi. The factory is expected to start production in 2027. “Amplify Cell Technologies will enable PACCAR to offer customers cost-effective premium quality battery electric powertrains that meet their operational and sustainability needs,” said John Rich, PACCAR senior vice president and chief technology officer. “We are pleased to begin this exciting venture with these world class partners.”

 

 

Amplify Cell Technologies Board Members and Dignitaries, Including
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves

 

_{PACCAR will hold a conference call with securities analysts to discuss second quarter earnings on July 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen to the call by selecting “Q2 Earnings Webcast” at PACCAR’s homepage. The Webcast will be available on a recorded basis through July 30, 2024. PACCAR shares are listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market, symbol PCAR. Its homepage is www.paccar.com.}

_{This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in PACCAR’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.}