Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Oshkosh has provided FY 2025 earnings guidance projecting earnings per share (EPS) of $11.00, exceeding the consensus estimate of $10.272, along with revenue guidance of $10.6 billion compared to a consensus of $10.3 billion.
• The company reported a net margin of 5.84% and a return on equity of 17.22% in its most recent earnings results, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations.
• Research analysts have rated Oshkosh with an average target price of $129.69, following several upgrades, indicating a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."

Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 11.000-11.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 10.272. The company issued revenue guidance of $10.6 billion-$10.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $10.3 billion.

Oshkosh Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE OSK opened at $126.46 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $115.39 and a 200-day moving average price of $102.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.77 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The stock has a market cap of $8.14 billion, a PE ratio of 13.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.43. Oshkosh has a 1 year low of $76.82 and a 1 year high of $130.43.

Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, August 1st. The company reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.01 by $0.40. Oshkosh had a net margin of 5.84% and a return on equity of 17.22%. Equities analysts anticipate that Oshkosh will post 10.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on OSK shares. Truist Financial raised shares of Oshkosh from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and raised their price target for the stock from $93.00 to $127.00 in a research note on Tuesday, June 3rd. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Oshkosh from $90.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock an "underperform" rating in a research note on Friday, June 6th. Citigroup reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $130.00 price target (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Oshkosh in a research note on Tuesday, June 24th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on shares of Oshkosh from $137.00 to $147.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, May 19th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Oshkosh from $135.00 to $169.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, June 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $129.69.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Oshkosh

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Focus Partners Wealth acquired a new position in shares of Oshkosh during the 1st quarter valued at about $567,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in shares of Oshkosh by 8.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 188,191 shares of the company's stock valued at $17,705,000 after acquiring an additional 14,122 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Oshkosh by 43.4% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 225,130 shares of the company's stock valued at $21,180,000 after acquiring an additional 68,165 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.36% of the company's stock.

Oshkosh Company Profile

Oshkosh Corporation provides purpose-built vehicles and equipment worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Access, Defense, and Vocational segment. Its Access Equipment segment design and manufacture aerial work platform and telehandlers for use in construction, industrial, and maintenance applications; offers financing and leasing solutions including rental fleet loans, leases, and floor plan and retail financing; and towing and recovery equipment, which includes carriers, wreckers, and rotators, as well as provides equipment installation and sale of chassis and service parts.

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