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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)

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$113.62
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Profit since last BUY13.26%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: OSK (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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16 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $120.96

1 Year Target Price $120.96

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$120.96Target price
Low$76.43
Current$113.62
high$117.23

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.86%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.31B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.13
1Y Target Price 120.96
Price to earnings Ratio 12.13
1Y Target Price 120.96
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.4
52 Weeks Range 76.43 - 117.23
Updated Date 07/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 76.43 - 117.23
Updated Date 07/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.80%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.36

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Profitability

Profit Margin 5.85%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.66%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.24%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.13
Forward PE 9.51
Enterprise Value 8576320865
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 8576320865
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.47
Shares Outstanding 64373100
Shares Floating 63917331
Shares Outstanding 64373100
Shares Floating 63917331
Percent Insiders 0.68
Percent Institutions 95.85

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 120.96
Buy 1
Strong Buy 8
Buy 1
Strong Buy 8
Hold 6
Sell 1
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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 Duplex Auto Company, initially focused on four-wheel-drive vehicles. It evolved into a specialty vehicle manufacturer, serving defense, fire & emergency, commercial, and access equipment markets.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Defense: Manufactures tactical wheeled vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense and international customers. Products include Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR), and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT).
  • Fire & Emergency: Designs and manufactures fire apparatus, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles under brands like Pierce, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications.
  • Commercial: Produces concrete mixers and refuse collection vehicles under the McNeilus and London brands.
  • Access Equipment: Manufactures aerial work platforms and telehandlers under the JLG brand.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

John C. Pfeifer serves as the President and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with distinct business segments reporting to the corporate headquarters.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle): The JLTV is a light tactical vehicle designed for the U.S. military. Oshkosh Defense secured the initial JLTV contract and has since expanded production. Competitors include AM General and Lockheed Martin (historically). Difficult to get an exact market share of the US Government Vehicle Market; Oshkosh is a very dominant player here. Revenue from this specific product is not publicly broken out.
  • JLG Aerial Work Platforms: JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment. The company produces a broad range of access equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and low-level access lifts. Competitors include Terex (GENIE) and Haulotte. Market Share is substantial, generally around 30% in the access equipment space. Revenue from this specific product is not publicly broken out.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The specialty vehicle industry is influenced by government spending, infrastructure development, construction activity, and emergency response needs. Demand is cyclical and affected by economic conditions.

Positioning

Oshkosh Corporation holds a strong position in its key markets, particularly in defense and access equipment. Its competitive advantages include its technological expertise, established customer relationships, and diverse product portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The combined TAM of the defense, fire & emergency, commercial, and access equipment markets is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions USD annually. Oshkosh Corporation is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse offerings and strong market presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Leading market positions in key segments
  • Extensive engineering and manufacturing capabilities
  • Established relationships with government and commercial customers
  • Diverse product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Cyclical business performance
  • Reliance on government contracts
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Potential for cost overruns on large projects

Opportunities

  • Expanding international sales
  • Developing new technologies for electric and autonomous vehicles
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Increasing demand for infrastructure development

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Changes in government spending priorities
  • Increased competition
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Geopolitical instability

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CAT
  • DE
  • TEX
  • WAB

Competitive Landscape

Oshkosh leverages its diversified product lines and deep industry expertise to secure key contracts and maintain strong customer relationships. It has differentiated itself through specializing in niche vehicles.

Major Acquisitions

Pratt Miller

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 115
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Pratt Miller expanded its innovation and engineering capabilities in advanced technologies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Recent Initiatives: Focus on electrification of vehicles and strategic acquisitions to expand into new markets.

Summary

Oshkosh Corporation is a diversified manufacturer with a solid position in defense and access equipment, yet it is exposed to cyclical markets and government spending changes. Its diverse product line and focus on innovation are strengths, while economic downturns and competition remain key concerns. The company is pursuing growth through acquisitions and electrification efforts and expansion into new markets. OSK is a moderately strong company in general.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Oshkosh Corporation Investor Relations
  • Company Filings (SEC)
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.

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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.