Summary
PACCAR Inc. reported record net sales and revenues of $19.12 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015, marking its 77th consecutive year of profitability. The company achieved its highest net income in history at $1.60 billion, with diluted earnings per share of $4.51. This strong performance was driven by increased truck sales in the U.S. and Europe, supported by robust aftermarket parts and financial services segments. Despite a challenging economic environment and currency headwinds, particularly from a weaker Euro, PACCAR demonstrated resilience and strategic execution. The company's Truck segment, accounting for 77% of total revenues, saw a 1% increase in net sales driven by higher deliveries in North America and Europe. The Parts segment experienced a slight 1% decrease in net sales, while its Financial Services segment reported a 3% decline in revenues. PACCAR continues to invest in future growth, with capital investments and R&D expenses increasing to support new product development and operational enhancements, including the introduction of the new PACCAR MX-11 engine.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Revenue | $19.12B |
| Net Income | $1.60B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.01 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.01 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 531.90M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 533.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Achieved record net sales of $19.12 billion and record net income of $1.60 billion for fiscal year 2015.
- 2Diluted earnings per share increased to $4.51 from $3.82 in the prior year.
- 3Truck segment net sales increased by 1% to $14.78 billion, driven by higher truck deliveries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
- 4PACCAR Parts segment sales saw a slight decrease of 1% to $3.06 billion, but saw an improvement in pre-tax return on revenues.
- 5Financial Services segment revenue decreased by 3% to $1.17 billion, with pre-tax profit declining slightly.
- 6Increased capital investments by 38% to $308.4 million and R&D expenses by 11% to $239.8 million.
- 7The company expects industry truck sales in the U.S. and Canada to decline in 2016, while projecting growth in European truck registrations.