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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)

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$140.26
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY39.81%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: OSK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $142.6

1 Year Target Price $142.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$142.6 Target price
52w Low $76.43
Current$140.26
52w High $141.98

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 39.32%
Avg. Invested days 51
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.98B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.08
1Y Target Price 142.6
Price to earnings Ratio 14.08
1Y Target Price 142.6
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.42
52 Weeks Range 76.43 - 141.98
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 76.43 - 141.98
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.37%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.96

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-01
When Before Market
Estimate 2.95
Actual 3.41

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.26%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.95%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.52%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.08
Forward PE 11.14
Enterprise Value 10283283901
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value 10283283901
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.6
Shares Outstanding 64000300
Shares Floating 63544631
Shares Outstanding 64000300
Shares Floating 63544631
Percent Insiders 0.69
Percent Institutions 100.17

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Oshkosh Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Oshkosh Corporation, founded in 1917 as the Wisconsin Axle Company, initially focused on building heavy-duty axles for trucks. It evolved into a manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including military vehicles, fire trucks, access equipment, and refuse collection vehicles. Significant milestones include the development of the M-ATV for the U.S. military and expansion into international markets.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Defense: Designs, manufactures, and sustains tactical wheeled vehicles and related technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense and international customers.
  • Access Equipment: Manufactures aerial work platforms and telehandlers under the JLG brand, used in construction, industrial, and maintenance applications.
  • Fire & Emergency: Manufactures fire apparatus, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles under brands like Pierce, MAXIMETAL, and Frontline.
  • Commercial: Produces refuse collection vehicles, concrete mixers, and other specialized commercial vehicles under brands like McNeilus and London.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is John Pfeifer. The company operates with a divisional structure, each focusing on a specific product category. There is a board of directors overseeing operations and strategic direction.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): The primary tactical vehicle for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Oshkosh has a significant portion of the JLTV market. Competitors include GM Defense.
  • JLG Boom Lifts: A leading brand of aerial work platforms used in construction and maintenance. JLG holds a significant market share. Competitors include Terex and Genie (Terex's AWP segment was acquired by Tadano). Revenue of JLG is a large portion of Oshkosh's net revenue.
  • Pierce Fire Trucks: A prominent brand of fire apparatus sold to municipalities and fire departments. Pierce holds a significant market share. Competitors include REV Group and E-ONE (a REV Group company).
  • McNeilus Refuse Trucks: A major producer of refuse collection vehicles. Competitors include Wastequip and Heil Environmental.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries in which Oshkosh operates are characterized by cyclical demand, government spending, and technological advancements. There's a growing emphasis on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Positioning

Oshkosh is a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment. Its competitive advantages include strong brand recognition, technological expertise, and established relationships with key customers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The combined TAM of Oshkosh's segments is estimated to be over $60 billion. Oshkosh is well-positioned within each of its segments to capture increasing market share.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Established relationships with key customers
  • Technological expertise
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Significant contract backlog

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on government contracts
  • Cyclical demand
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • High debt levels

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Increased infrastructure spending
  • Growing demand for access equipment

Threats

  • Economic downturn
  • Reduced government spending
  • Increased competition
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • REV
  • CAT
  • WAB

Competitive Landscape

Oshkosh possesses strong brand recognition and diversified product lines, giving it a competitive edge. However, competitors such as Caterpillar(CAT) and REV Group possess resources and expertise that provide formidable challenges.

Major Acquisitions

Pratt Miller

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 115
  • Strategic Rationale: Pratt Milleru2019s engineering expertise aids in Oshkosh's electrification and autonomy efforts.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Data omitted for brevity.

Future Projections: Data omitted for brevity.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in electric vehicle technology and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Oshkosh Corporation shows a resilient diversified portfolio and is strategically placed to gain from electrification trends. The company depends heavily on government and cyclical demand. Its strengths in the defense and access equipment segments need further diversification and operational efficiencies for sustainable growth. The business must monitor geopolitical developments and macroeconomic factors carefully.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Oshkosh Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Oshkosh, WI, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. John C. Pfeifer
Sector Industrials
Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Full time employees 18500
Full time employees 18500

Oshkosh Corporation provides purpose-built vehicles and equipment worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Access, Defense, and Vocational segment. The Access segment designs and manufactures aerial work platform and telehandlers for use in construction, industrial, and maintenance applications; and towing and recovery equipment, which includes carriers, wreckers, and rotators, as well as provides financing and leasing solutions, including rental fleet loans, leases, and floor plan and retail financing. This segment also offers equipment installation and sale of chassis and service parts. The Defense segment engages in the manufacture and sale of heavy, medium, and light tactical wheeled vehicles and related services for defense. The Vocational segment offers custom and commercial firefighting equipment, fire apparatus, and emergency vehicles, including pumpers, aerial platform, ladder and tiller trucks, and tankers; light, medium, and heavy-duty rescue vehicles; and wildland rough terrain response other emergency response vehicles. This segment also produces and sells aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles; refuse and recycling collection vehicles and components; and IMT-branded field service vehicles and truck-mounted cranes, frontline communications-branded simulators, command vehicles and other communication vehicles, and front-discharge concrete mixer vehicles. The company sells its products through direct sales representatives, dealers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Oshkosh Truck Corporation. Oshkosh Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.