Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.30
PACCAR Inc (PCAR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
95.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
PCAR Dividend Income Check
Safety
95.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
PCAR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$4.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout66.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-0.9%
5Y CAGR15.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return29.8%
5Y Total Return111.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,16410Y ago$36,96820Y ago$65,212
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PCAR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
PCAR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PACCAR Inc distributes 95.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
PCAR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.9% and 5-year CAGR of 15.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PCAR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 111.6%, with dividends contributing 25.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,968 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
PCAR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.08
Avg/Payment$0.7038
Latest Change+6.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | ↑ +6.1% | 2.35% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.3300 | ↓ -76.4% | 2.10% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.4000 | ↑ +324.2% | 2.44% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 4.39% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 4.00% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 4.18% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.3300 | ↓ -89.0% | 4.10% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $3.0000 | ↑ +900.0% | 3.67% | Jan 8, 2025 |
PCAR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
95.4% payout
Streak
0Y
15.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st PCARPACCAR Inc | $59.7B | 3.8% | 95.4% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  CMICummins Inc. | $93.3B | 1.1% | 37.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
 OSKOshkosh Corporation | $9.7B | 0.2% | 20.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $420.9B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
 DEDeere & Company | $156.1B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AGCOAGCO Corporation | $8.3B | 1.0% | 11.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  ALVAutoliv, Inc. | $8.8B | 2.6% | 32.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
 BWABorgWarner Inc. | $11.9B | 1.0% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 VCVisteon Corporation | $3.0B | 0.5% | 7.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
PCAR Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.68 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.72 | -29.7% | 5 | $4.51 | 60.3% | 1.66x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $3.87 | -8.7% | 4 | $7.90 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 6.9% |
| 2023 | $4.24 | 51.8% | 5 | $8.76 | 48.4% | 2.07x | 7.5% |
| 2022 | $2.79 | 79.1% | 5 | $5.75 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 18.2% | 5 | $3.57 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.32 | -44.7% | 5 | $2.49 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $2.39 | 15.9% | 5 | $4.58 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $2.06 | 41.1% | 5 | $4.16 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.46 | 40.4% | 5 | $3.16 | 46.2% | 2.16x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonPCAR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PCAR stock.
How much dividend does PCAR pay per share?
PACCAR Inc (PCAR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PCAR's next ex-dividend date?
PCAR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PCAR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PCAR's dividend safe?
PCAR's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.4% and FCF payout ratio of +66.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PCAR increased its dividend?
PCAR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.6%.
How often does PCAR pay dividends?
PACCAR Inc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PCAR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PCAR five years ago would be worth approximately $21,164 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PCAR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PCAR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.