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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: OSK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $142.6
1 Year Target Price $142.6
8 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
6 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 39.32% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Oshkosh Corporation

Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.oshkoshcorp.com |
Full time employees 18500 | Website https://www.oshkoshcorp.com |
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.

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