Insider Buying at PACCAR Signals Confidence Amid a Strong Quarter On January 7, 2026, non‑employee director Mark Schulz purchased 405 RSDCP units for $115.30 per unit—just below the closing price of $118.20—raising his post‑transaction holding to 33,774 units. The purchase represents a 0.03 % increase in the company’s share‑equity value and reflects a continued confidence in PACCAR’s trajectory. The transaction, reported with a +66 social‑media sentiment and an unprecedented 819 % buzz, highlights that the move is attracting attention from retail investors and analysts alike.
What the Buy Means for the Stock PACCAR’s shares had already enjoyed a 5.95 % weekly climb and an 8.53 % monthly rise, trading near a 52‑week high of $119.21. Schulz’s purchase, while modest in dollar terms, reinforces a bullish outlook that could justify the current 22.98 price‑earnings ratio. It signals that those with the most direct influence on the company’s strategy are willing to invest more, suggesting confidence in the firm’s continued growth in truck production, financing, and aftermarket services. For investors, the buy may serve as a catalyst for short‑term upward pressure, especially if other insiders follow suit.
Schulz’s Historical Trading Pattern Schulz’s insider history shows a consistent pattern of buying restricted stock units (RSDCP) rather than common shares. In December 2025 he acquired 101 RSDCP units at $108.54, bringing his holdings to 33,369 units. His purchases are typically small, yet they are concentrated in the RSDCP program, which vests 1‑for‑1 and often aligns with long‑term executive compensation. This pattern indicates a commitment to the company’s future rather than speculative short‑term gains. Investors may view Schulz’s activity as an endorsement of PACCAR’s long‑term strategy, especially given that his holdings exceed 33,000 units—substantially larger than most other insiders.
Industry Context and Peer Activity Across the industrial sector, several high‑profile insiders are actively buying. For example, Ramaswamy Sreeganesh purchased 117 RSDCP units, and Pigott John added 850 RSDCP units to his portfolio. These transactions, coupled with Schulz’s buy, suggest a broader insider confidence wave. The collective insider activity—amounting to roughly 15,000 new units across five executives—could foreshadow a more aggressive push in production capacity or a strategic shift toward electrification and after‑sales services, both of which are central to PACCAR’s future plans.
Investor Takeaway While the market remains cautious amid broader economic uncertainty, insider buying—particularly from a non‑employee director—provides a subtle signal that the company’s fundamentals are solid. PACCAR’s strong quarterly results, coupled with this insider confidence and a healthy earnings‑growth profile, position the stock as an attractive mid‑term play for value‑oriented investors. Monitoring subsequent insider activity and any related corporate announcements will be key to gauging the durability of this positive momentum.
| Date | Owner | Transaction Type | Shares | Price per Share | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | SCHULZ MARK A () | Holding | 16,718.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-01-07 | SCHULZ MARK A () | Buy | 405.18 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| 2026-01-07 | RAMASWAMY SREEGANESH () | Buy | 117.73 | 115.30 | Stock Units |
| 2026-01-07 | RAMASWAMY SREEGANESH () | Buy | 141.97 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| N/A | NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A () | Holding | 144.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-01-07 | NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A () | Buy | 64.70 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| 2026-01-07 | Pretti Luiz Antonio Dos Santos () | Buy | 14.06 | 115.30 | Stock Units |
| 2026-01-07 | Pretti Luiz Antonio Dos Santos () | Buy | 31.78 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| 2026-01-07 | Hulit Barbara B. () | Buy | 64.70 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| N/A | Pigott John () | Holding | 2,283,953.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Pigott John () | Holding | 51,526.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Pigott John () | Holding | 1,079,416.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-01-07 | Pigott John () | Buy | 33.04 | 115.30 | Stock Units |
| 2026-01-07 | Pigott John () | Buy | 850.92 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| 2026-01-07 | CARNWATH ALISON J () | Buy | 255.72 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| 2026-01-07 | HACHIGIAN KIRK S () | Buy | 904.70 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |
| N/A | Breber Pierre R () | Holding | 13,015.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-01-07 | Breber Pierre R () | Buy | 32.76 | 115.30 | Stock Units |
| 2026-01-07 | Breber Pierre R () | Buy | 31.14 | 115.30 | Stock Units (RSDCP) |




