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Why Is PACCAR Moving 4.05% on 1.32x Normal Volume?

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PACCAR shares rose 4.05% in the latest session. The supplied data report volume at 1.32 times its 20-day average, but the share counts listed below do not support that comparison.

The data show a one-day gain but don’t identify what caused it. Recent company headlines cover Q3 results and a discussion of a possible EPA rule for 2027. Neither confirms a reason for this session’s move.

Investor takeaway: PACCAR gained 4.05%, but the supplied information doesn’t establish a catalyst, and the volume figures conflict.

PACCAR Inc

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PCAR.US

PACCAR Inc

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↓ $3.87 (-3.52%)
120 day period
$101.91$119.88$137.84May 15Aug 12Nov 4

Market cap

$55.89B

P/E

19.5x

Div. yield

1.33%

Div. / share

$1.36

52W high

$138.87

52W low

$91.91

1W change

+3.65%

Beta

0.96

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 19 analysts covering PCAR · as of Nov 5, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast PCAR stock price to rise 19.5% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

3.79 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$126.88

+19.5% Upside

Previously C$127.50 on Nov 3, 2026

Current Price

C$106.16

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (19 analysts)

Strong Buy 6
Buy 3
Hold 10
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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on PCAR's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$65.35C$80.68C$96.00C$111.33C$126.65C$141.98TodayJun 30Sep 2Nov 4Dec 17Jan 30Mar 14

30-Day Vol

23.1%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

24.6%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$88.80

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$100.03C$92.36 – C$108.33
60 trading daysC$94.25C$84.20 – C$105.49
90 trading daysC$88.80C$77.35 – C$101.95

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

PACCAR gained 4.05% in the latest session

Reported volume was 114,394 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 3,697,914. Those figures don’t match the stated 1.32-times average, so treat the volume comparison with caution.

Bull case

PACCAR shares advanced in the latest session. The supplied data also describe volume as above the 20-day average, though the reported share counts don’t support that comparison.

Bear case

The supplied information doesn’t explain the gain. PACCAR’s latest close was also below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

What happened: PACCAR rose, but the cause is unclear

PACCAR gained 4.05% in the latest session. The supplied data show the price and volume move but don’t identify a specific catalyst. Recent headlines cover Q3 earnings and a discussion of a possible EPA rule for 2027, but they don’t show that either item drove the gain. See the PACCAR stock page for company market information.

What the numbers show: reported volume figures conflict

PACCAR’s latest close was US$106.16. The data state that volume was 1.32 times the 20-day average, but list 114,394 shares traded against an average of 3,697,914. Those figures don’t support the stated multiple, making the volume comparison uncertain.

The close was 6.6% below the 50-day moving average of US$113.70 and 11.5% below the 200-day average of US$119.92. The share price was 30% of the way through its supplied 52-week range of US$91.91 to US$138.87. The one-day gain came alongside a 2.93% decline over one month and a 4.04% decline year to date. The one-week return was up 3.65%. See the PCAR listing for more company and quote details.

What to watch next: a confirmed catalyst or clearer volume data

The supplied information doesn’t identify a specific upcoming event or explain the session’s gain. Watch for a company filing or announcement that clarifies a possible catalyst, and for updated volume data that resolve the mismatch. The Q3 and EPA-related headlines provide context but don’t establish what drove the price change.

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Published: November 5, 2026
Last Updated: November 5, 2026

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