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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)

Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: OSK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $152.64

1 Year Target Price $152.64

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$152.64 Target price
52w Low $76.15
Current$124.27
52w High $144.3

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 32.94%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.86B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.12
1Y Target Price 152.64
Price to earnings Ratio 12.12
1Y Target Price 152.64
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.41
52 Weeks Range 76.15 - 144.30
Updated Date 11/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 76.15 - 144.30
Updated Date 11/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.25

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 2025-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 3.1
Actual 3.2

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.76%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.11%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.43%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.12
Forward PE 10.01
Enterprise Value 8910878022
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76
Enterprise Value 8910878022
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.86
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.44
Shares Outstanding 63254319
Shares Floating 62831780
Shares Outstanding 63254319
Shares Floating 62831780
Percent Insiders 0.61
Percent Institutions 94.96

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Oshkosh Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Oshkosh Corporation was founded in 1917 as the Wisconsin Duplex Auto Company. It initially focused on building four-wheel-drive vehicles. Over the years, it has evolved into a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and access equipment.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Access Equipment: Manufactures aerial work platforms and telehandlers, including JLG boom lifts and scissor lifts, for the construction, industrial, and institutional markets.
  • Defense: Produces tactical wheeled vehicles and related services for the U.S. military and international defense forces. Includes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
  • Fire & Emergency: Designs and manufactures fire apparatus, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles under brands like Pierce, MaxxForce, and Frontline.
  • Commercial: Manufactures concrete placing and refuse collection vehicles and bodies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

John Pfeifer serves as the President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation. The company operates with a decentralized organizational structure, with each business segment having its own management team.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • JLG Boom Lifts: Leading brand of aerial work platforms. JLG faces competition from Genie (Terex), Skyjack, and Haulotte. Specific market share data is difficult to ascertain but JLG is a market leader. Revenue data is not publicly broken out for individual products but falls within the Access Equipment segment.
  • Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Tactical wheeled vehicle for the U.S. military. Oshkosh holds a significant share of the JLTV program. Competitors have included Lockheed Martin and AM General. Revenue generated varies with contract awards but is substantial within the Defense segment. US Government is the main customer.
  • Pierce Fire Trucks: Leading brand of fire apparatus. Pierce competes with E-ONE, Spartan ERV, and Rosenbauer. Market share fluctuates based on contract wins, but Pierce is consistently a top player. Again, Revenue data is not publicly broken out for individual products but falls within the Fire & Emergency segment.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The specialty vehicle and access equipment industries are influenced by economic cycles, government spending, infrastructure development, and technological advancements. Demand for defense vehicles is driven by geopolitical factors and military budgets.

Positioning

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading player in each of its core markets, known for its engineering expertise, product quality, and strong customer relationships. Its competitive advantages include its established brands, broad product portfolio, and global reach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market across Oshkosh's segments is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Oshkosh is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM with its established market presence and product offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Leading market positions in key segments
  • Established customer relationships
  • Engineering expertise

Weaknesses

  • Cyclical business performance
  • Dependence on government contracts in the Defense segment
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities
  • Unionized workforce

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Increased infrastructure spending
  • Adoption of electric and autonomous vehicle technologies
  • Expansion into adjacent markets
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Increased competition
  • Disruptive technologies
  • Geopolitical instability

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TEX
  • NAV
  • PCAR
  • CNH

Competitive Landscape

Oshkosh's advantages include its diversified product portfolio and strong brands. Disadvantages include its exposure to cyclical industries and reliance on government contracts.

Major Acquisitions

Pratt Miller

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 115
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded electrification capabilities and autonomous vehicle technology expertise.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Oshkosh has demonstrated steady growth over the past decade, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Oshkosh, fueled by infrastructure investments, defense spending, and demand for access equipment. Electric vehicles is projected to be a growth opportunity.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, expansion into new markets, and cost optimization programs.

Summary

Oshkosh Corporation is a well-established company with leading market positions in several specialty vehicle and access equipment industries. The company's diversified product portfolio and engineering expertise are strengths, but cyclical business performance and reliance on government contracts pose challenges. Strategic initiatives focused on electric vehicles and new markets offer future growth potential, but increasing competition and economic uncertainty should be closely monitored.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications
  • Company Website

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 18000
Full time employees 18000

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.