Oshkosh (OSK)


Market Price (10/5/2026): $133.9 | Market Cap: $8.4 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Oshkosh (OSK)


Market Price (10/5/2026): $133.9
Market Cap: $8.4 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.4%, FCF Yield is 13%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Autonomous Driving Technology, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -36%

Key risks
OSK key risks include [1] the cyclicality of its Access Equipment segment and [2] a significant reliance on U.S. Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.4%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Autonomous Driving Technology, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -36%
5 Key risks
OSK key risks include [1] the cyclicality of its Access Equipment segment and [2] a significant reliance on U.S. Show more.

OSK in ETFs

Weight = OSK's share of each fund

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ITOT0.01%
IWB0.01%
IJH0.24%
VIG0.04%
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VB0.12%
MDYV0.27%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Oshkosh (OSK) stock has lost about 10% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in Operating Income in Fiscal Q2 2026. Despite exceeding analyst estimates for earnings and revenue, Oshkosh's operating income for fiscal Q2 2026 (which ended June 30, 2026) fell by 16.6% year-over-year, reaching $243 million. This decline in profitability, despite a 6.7% increase in net sales to $2.92 billion, indicated underlying margin pressures.

2. Reduction in Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Per Share (EPS) Forecasts. Following the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on July 28, 2026, analysts slightly lowered their full-year fiscal 2026 EPS forecasts for Oshkosh from an initial $10.80 to $10.50. This minor downgrade in future earnings expectations contributed to a more cautious investor sentiment regarding the company's profitability outlook.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Oshkosh (OSK) stock has lost about 10% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in Operating Income in Fiscal Q2 2026. Despite exceeding analyst estimates for earnings and revenue, Oshkosh's operating income for fiscal Q2 2026 (which ended June 30, 2026) fell by 16.6% year-over-year, reaching $243 million. This decline in profitability, despite a 6.7% increase in net sales to $2.92 billion, indicated underlying margin pressures.

2. Reduction in Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Per Share (EPS) Forecasts. Following the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on July 28, 2026, analysts slightly lowered their full-year fiscal 2026 EPS forecasts for Oshkosh from an initial $10.80 to $10.50. This minor downgrade in future earnings expectations contributed to a more cautious investor sentiment regarding the company's profitability outlook.

3. Year-over-Year Earnings Decline in Fiscal Q2 2026. Oshkosh's reported EPS of $2.87 for fiscal Q2 2026, while beating consensus estimates, represented a notable decrease from the $3.41 EPS reported in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. This year-over-year decline suggested a weakening earnings trend.

4. Persistent Macroeconomic and Industry Headwinds. Throughout fiscal Q3 2026 (July 1 to September 30, 2026), the heavy equipment and defense industries, in which Oshkosh operates, continued to grapple with significant macroeconomic challenges. These included ongoing supply chain constraints, labor shortages, and elevated operating costs, which collectively impacted production capabilities, delivery schedules, and overall financial performance across the sector.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.5% change in OSK stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -9.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610042026Change
Stock Price ($)152.92133.85-12.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,42710,6101.8%
Net Income Margin (%)5.5%5.2%-5.4%
P/E Multiple16.615.0-9.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)63620.6%
Cumulative Contribution-12.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSK-12.5% 
Market (SPY)3.1%46.4%
Sector (XLI)-8.2%66.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.3% change in OSK stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -15.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)331202610042026Change
Stock Price ($)146.02133.85-8.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,42210,6101.8%
Net Income Margin (%)6.2%5.2%-15.5%
P/E Multiple14.315.05.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)63621.3%
Cumulative Contribution-8.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSK-8.3% 
Market (SPY)18.6%39.7%
Sector (XLI)5.3%70.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.8% change in OSK stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510042026Change
Stock Price ($)127.70133.854.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,38410,6102.2%
Net Income Margin (%)6.3%5.2%-16.3%
P/E Multiple12.715.018.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)65623.4%
Cumulative Contribution4.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSK4.8% 
Market (SPY)16.5%46.4%
Sector (XLI)11.2%69.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 46.8% change in OSK stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)930202310042026Change
Stock Price ($)91.16133.8546.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,95210,61018.5%
Net Income Margin (%)4.6%5.2%13.7%
P/E Multiple14.415.04.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)65624.6%
Cumulative Contribution46.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSK46.8% 
Market (SPY)86.2%52.8%
Sector (XLI)74.3%69.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
OSK Return33%-20%25%-11%34%4%64%
Peers Return19%19%24%6%24%10%154%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
OSK Win Rate67%42%50%58%50%56% 
Peers Win Rate58%50%55%58%57%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
OSK Max Drawdown-28%-43%-31%-25%-32%-33% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-24%-20%-23%-24%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GD, TEX, PCAR, CAT, LMT. See OSK Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventOSKS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven58 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-20.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven482 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven84 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven35 days62 days

Compare to GD, TEX, PCAR, CAT, LMT

In The Past

Oshkosh's stock fell -27.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventOSKS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven58 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven482 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven84 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven35 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-37.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.7%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven78 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-51.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven107.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven379 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-31.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven1124 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1087.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1715 days1085 days

Compare to GD, TEX, PCAR, CAT, LMT

In The Past

Oshkosh's stock fell -27.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Oshkosh (OSK)

Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) is a global manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies designed for demanding applications across various industries. One of its significant business areas, the Access Equipment segment, focuses on producing aerial work platforms and telehandlers primarily used in construction, industrial, institutional, and general maintenance. This segment also provides towing and recovery equipment and offers financing arrangements for rental fleets.

The company plays a critical role in defense and emergency services through two distinct segments. Its Defense segment is a key supplier to the Department of Defense, delivering heavy, medium, and light tactical wheeled vehicles along with related services. The Fire & Emergency segment manufactures a comprehensive suite of custom and commercial firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial platforms, and rescue vehicles, serving municipalities and emergency response units. It also produces specialized vehicles for aircraft rescue and firefighting, snow removal, and other public safety applications.

Finally, Oshkosh's Commercial segment addresses essential infrastructure and service needs by producing front- and rear-discharge concrete mixers for the ready-mix industry, and refuse collection vehicles for commercial and municipal waste haulers. This segment also supplies field service vehicles and truck-mounted cranes that support industries like construction, utility, mining, and railroad. Oshkosh distributes its products worldwide through a network of direct sales representatives, dealers, and distributors.

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  • The 3M (MMM) of heavy-duty, specialized vehicles.
  • Like Caterpillar (CAT), but for specialized military, emergency, and industrial vehicles.

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  • Aerial Work Platforms & Telehandlers: Equipment used for lifting personnel and materials in construction, industrial, and maintenance applications.
  • Towing & Recovery Equipment: Vehicles and systems designed for towing and recovering other vehicles.
  • Tactical Wheeled Vehicles: Heavy, medium, and light military vehicles provided to the department of defense.
  • Fire & Emergency Vehicles: A wide range of custom and commercial vehicles including pumpers, aerial platforms, rescue vehicles, aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, and other emergency response vehicles.
  • Commercial Concrete Mixers: Front- and rear-discharge vehicles for the concrete ready-mix industry.
  • Refuse Collection Vehicles: Trucks and related components used for waste collection by commercial and municipal haulers.
  • Field Service Vehicles & Truck-Mounted Cranes: Specialized vehicles and equipment for on-site service and material handling across various industries.
  • Financing Services: Offers rental fleet loans and leases, along with floor plan and retail financing for its equipment.
  • Equipment Installation & Parts: Services for equipment installation and sales of chassis and service parts.

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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) primarily sells its specialty vehicles and equipment to other companies and governmental entities rather than directly to individuals. Its major customers include:

  • United States Department of Defense: A significant customer for Oshkosh's Defense segment, purchasing heavy, medium, and light tactical wheeled vehicles and related services.
  • Rental Companies: Major purchasers of aerial work platforms and telehandlers from the Access Equipment segment for their rental fleets. Examples of large public rental companies include United Rentals (URI).
  • Waste Management Companies and Municipalities: Key customers for refuse collection vehicles and related components from the Commercial segment. Examples of large public waste management companies include Waste Management (WM) and Republic Services (RSG).
  • Municipalities (Fire & Emergency Services): Major buyers of custom and commercial firefighting vehicles, emergency vehicles, and snow removal equipment from the Fire & Emergency segment.

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John C. Pfeifer, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Pfeifer has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Oshkosh Corporation since April 2021, having joined the company in 2019 and previously holding the role of President and Chief Operating Officer from May 2020 to April 2021. Prior to his time at Oshkosh, he spent 13 years with Brunswick Corporation, where he was most recently the Senior Vice President and President of Mercury Marine. His tenure at Brunswick also included leadership roles as President of Brunswick Marine in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and President of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Pfeifer held executive and general management positions with ITT Corporation and Milacron, Inc. He currently serves on the boards of James Hardie Industries plc, Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc., the National Exchange Bank and Trust, and the National Association of Manufacturers.

Matthew Field, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Field was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oshkosh Corporation, effective December 16, 2024. Before joining Oshkosh, he served as CFO and Treasurer of Joby Aviation, where he led financial and accounting support for the company's public listing through a $1.1 billion merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in 2021. Prior to Joby Aviation, Mr. Field spent more than two decades at Ford Motor Company, holding senior finance roles including CFO for North America and Corporate General Auditor.

Jay Iyengar, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer

Ms. Iyengar joined Oshkosh Corporation in January 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer, responsible for the company's vision and strategy for leading-edge technologies and global strategic sourcing activities. She brings over 30 years of diverse industry experience across automotive, aerospace, diversified industrial, agricultural, and heavy-duty vehicle markets. Prior to Oshkosh, Ms. Iyengar served as Chief Technology and Quality Officer at CNH Industrial, and held roles as Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for Xylem, Inc., and Group Vice President, Engineering and Technology for Eaton Corporation's Aerospace Group.

Ignacio Cortina, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

Mr. Cortina has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of Oshkosh Corporation since November 2024, and previously as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary from 2023 to 2024, and Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 2015 to 2023. He joined Oshkosh Corporation in 2003 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility. Before joining Oshkosh, Mr. Cortina was in private practice in Washington, D.C. He currently serves on the board for Alliant Energy Corporation, the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Mahesh Narang, Executive Vice President and President, Access

Mr. Narang was appointed Executive Vice President and President, Access, at Oshkosh Corporation in November 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading all aspects of the company's Access segment, which includes JLG and Jerr-Dan. Prior to joining Oshkosh, Mr. Narang served as Vice President and President of Components at Cummins Inc. from 2021 to October 2023, where he developed strategic direction and led operational aspects of the global Components business, including leading the acquisition and integration of several companies. He held various cross-functional positions of increasing responsibility during his long career at Cummins, starting in 2003.

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The key risks to Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) are:
  1. Dependence on Cyclical Markets and Government Contracts: Oshkosh Corporation's business, particularly its Access Equipment, Fire & Emergency, and Defense segments, is highly susceptible to cyclical economic conditions, construction spending, and fluctuations in government budgets and contracts. Downturns in these markets or shifts in government priorities and spending can significantly reduce sales and profitability across multiple segments. For instance, a substantial portion of the company's revenue is derived from U.S. government contracts, exposing it to political risks and potential reductions or reallocations of defense spending. The performance under specific large contracts, such as the USPS contract, also carries uncertainties, including potential order reductions, production delays, and higher-than-expected costs.

  2. Supply Chain Disruptions and Tariffs: The company faces ongoing operational risks related to its supply chain, including challenges in expanding manufacturing capacity, which may incur higher costs or take longer than anticipated. Specifically, tariffs on key components like steel and, more recently, Chinese battery imports, pose a significant financial headwind. Oshkosh anticipates these tariffs to total approximately $200 million in 2026, a substantial increase from 2025, and aims to offset this impact by year-end 2026, partly through localizing battery production. These issues can lead to increased production costs and potential delays in product delivery.

  3. Declining Backlog and Increased Competition: Oshkosh has experienced declines in its backlog, indicating a slowdown in new orders over recent periods. This trend suggests a potential for increasing competition or market saturation in some of its operating segments, particularly Access. A sustained decline in backlog can directly impact future revenue streams and signal challenges in securing new business, potentially affecting long-term growth prospects and profitability.

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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) operates in several specialty vehicle markets. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services are outlined below:

Access Equipment Segment

  • Aerial Work Platforms: The global aerial work platform market size was valued at USD 20.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 44.59 billion by 2033. North America held the largest market share, at 38.13% in 2025.
  • Telehandlers: The global telehandler market size was valued at USD 7.1 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to increase to USD 10.8 billion by 2035. In 2022, North America dominated the market, exceeding 35.0% of the market share.

Defense Segment

  • Heavy, Medium, and Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles: The global military land vehicles market, which includes tactical trucks, was valued at USD 17.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 34.6 billion by 2033. More specifically, the wheeled military armored vehicle market was estimated at USD 5.45 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 12.45 billion by 2032.

Fire & Emergency Segment

  • Custom and Commercial Firefighting Vehicles and Equipment: The global firefighting vehicles market size was valued at USD 11.42 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 15.75 billion by 2032. Europe holds 29% of the global market, while North America holds 34% of the global market.
  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicles: The global Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles Market was valued at USD 51.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 79.9 billion by 2033. North America currently dominates this market.
  • Other Emergency Response Vehicles (e.g., rescue vehicles, mobile command centers): The global emergency ambulance vehicle market, representing a broader category of emergency response vehicles, was valued at USD 43.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 103.9 billion by 2033. North America was the largest market for emergency ambulance vehicles, holding a 37.60% share in 2021.

Commercial Segment

  • Front-and Rear-Discharge Concrete Mixers: The global concrete mixer market size was valued at USD 5.96 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 8.91 billion by 2031. Asia-Pacific accounted for 44.16% of global revenue in 2025.
  • Refuse Collection Vehicles: The global garbage collection vehicle market size was 15.1 billion USD in 2024 and is anticipated to increase to 27.7 billion USD by 2035. The Asia Pacific region was the global leader in 2024, holding a 40% market share.
  • Field Service Vehicles and Truck-Mounted Cranes: The global truck-mounted cranes market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 28.7 billion by 2036. Asia Pacific held the largest share in 2024.

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Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a combination of strong backlogs, the ramp-up of key programs, and strategic technological advancements.

Here are 4 expected drivers of future revenue growth:

  1. Robust Backlog and Execution in Vocational and Transport Segments: Oshkosh benefits from a significant backlog, particularly in its Vocational segment, which includes municipal fire apparatus and airport products, and its Transport segment. This strong order book provides multi-year revenue visibility, with existing contracts and backlogs supporting approximately 50% of targeted revenue growth by 2028.
  2. Ramp-up of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV): The ongoing production and delivery of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) for the United States Postal Service (USPS) within the Transport segment is a critical growth driver. This program has already shown significant delivery vehicle revenue growth and is a key focus for future sales.
  3. Strategic Investments in Advanced Technologies: Oshkosh is actively investing in and integrating advanced technologies such as electrification, autonomy, and artificial intelligence (AI) across its product portfolio. These innovations, including electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and robotic access concepts, are designed to enhance differentiation, meet evolving market demands, and drive long-term revenue streams by providing safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions.
  4. Growth in International Defense Sales: While the domestic Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program is winding down, international sales within the Defense segment are expected to contribute to revenue growth. These international contracts help offset the decline from domestic programs and represent an expanding business scope.

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Share Repurchases

  • Oshkosh Corporation repurchased $278 million in shares in 2025.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company repurchased 911,873 shares of common stock for $118.7 million.
  • A long-running share repurchase program, totaling approximately $1.57 billion since 2015, was confirmed complete alongside the Q4 2025 results.

Inbound Investments

  • Capital Research Global Investors acquired 489,134 shares of Oshkosh stock, valued at approximately $63.44 million, in the third quarter (most recent disclosure).
  • Norges Bank purchased a new position in the second quarter valued at approximately $98.57 million.
  • American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in Oshkosh by 22.8% in the second quarter, owning 2,858,787 shares worth $324.587 million.

Outbound Investments

  • Oshkosh Corporation has invested in Eatron® Technologies.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the last 12 months (ending December 31, 2025) were -$211.80 million.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2026 are approximately $200 million.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes ramping up Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) production and investing in additional U.S. fire truck production to meet customer demand, alongside capacity investments and operational improvements in the Vocational segment.

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Peer Outperformance in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

OSK has trailed 67% of its 12 Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are CAT and CMI. Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment ranks 3rd of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment constituents that OSK has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
50%
of 12 industry peers · 3.5% return
3Y
50%
of 12 industry peers · 54.9% return
5Y
33%
of 12 industry peers · 37.0% return
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment peers with revenue growth within 4pp of OSK's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
OSK Oshkosh 6.1% 15.0x 3.5%54.9%37.0% —
CAT Caterpillar 5.3% 35.9x 71.3%238.1%378.6% +342pp
CMI Cummins 2.6% 26.8x 23.9%149.0%152.5% +115pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment is OSK's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 9.9%133.1%195.8% CDNL 2264% · STRL 2206% · FIX 2205%
Marine Transportation 5 88.0%70.6%178.4% HOS 39847% · MATX 195% · KEX 178%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment ← 13 3.5%54.9%103.6% CAT 379% · ALSN 253% · WAB 231%
Aerospace & Defense 54 -12.8%64.8%71.1% ATI 1031% · FTAI 826% · HWM 631%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 5.0%37.3%52.1% DXPE 518% · AIT 284% · WCC 224%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 14.5%52.3%50.2% CRS 1129% · PSIX 1065% · EROC 627%
Rail Transportation 7 20.0%62.7%48.3% FSTR 138% · RAIL 64% · CSX 61%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 37.3%5.9%34.2% XPO 287% · R 220% · CVLG 155%
Electrical Components & Equipment 39 7.3%67.1%31.8% POWL 2405% · BE 1469% · VRT 996%
Diversified Support Services 33 9.3%33.6%30.2% LIME 3065% · TH 369% · CXW 274%
Building Products 33 -14.9%3.0%17.7% LMB 624% · GFF 356% · PPIH 269%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 9.6%6.0%-0.5% RCMT 614% · CSW 133% · CSL 73%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 11.6%4.0%-4.5% BLBD 175% · DE 117% · GENC 59%
Environmental & Facilities Services 30 -18.6%21.1%-8.2% CECO 924% · ADUR 438% · NVRI 314%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -29.5%50.8%-9.1% UBER 49% · CAR -9% · LYFT -71%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -12.4%-28.6%-15.8% HURN 221% · CRAI 72% · GRNQ 37%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -38.7%37.8%-20.5% CIX 156% · MG 110% · NL 70%
Office Services & Supplies 9 13.5%18.9%-28.5% PBI 181% · TILE 123% · HNI 47%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -36.4%-16.5%-28.6% EXLS 43% · BR 4% · G -25%
Passenger Airlines 11 13.1%21.1%-35.8% LTM 2944% · UAL 121% · DAL 95%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -32.1%-21.8%-37.2% CHRW 103% · FDX 79% · EXPD 77%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 1.7%-17.6%-40.0% BBSI 63% · ADP 41% · HQI 4%
Airport Services 3 -76.8%-78.7%-71.2% JOBY -35% · ASLE -71% · UP -100%
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Financials

OSKGDTEXPCARCATLMTMedian
NameOshkosh General .Terex PACCAR Caterpil.Lockheed. 
Mkt Price133.90329.0357.38110.24843.13504.77231.46
Mkt Cap8.488.96.558.1388.2116.273.5
Rev LTM10,61054,8616,67727,81674,72977,01441,338
Op Inc LTM7985,6633822,79213,0929,1534,227
FCF LTM1,1246,4473392,9638,9948,7294,705
FCF 3Y Avg4764,2462632,9068,9276,3363,576
CFO LTM1,3027,7054564,34513,56910,4026,025
CFO 3Y Avg7315,2613974,42012,6938,0804,840

Growth & Margins

OSKGDTEXPCARCATLMTMedian
NameOshkosh General .Terex PACCAR Caterpil.Lockheed. 
Rev Chg LTM2.2%9.1%29.2%-10.6%18.4%7.2%8.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.1%10.3%11.0%-4.7%5.3%4.6%5.7%
Rev Chg Q6.7%8.1%50.5%0.5%24.0%10.5%9.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.8%2.0%12.7%0.1%5.6%2.5%2.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM-17.2%9.4%2.4%-27.5%13.7%53.7%5.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg12.1%10.3%-11.1%-15.0%5.8%7.5%6.6%
Op Mgn LTM7.5%10.3%5.7%10.0%17.5%11.9%10.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.0%10.2%8.4%12.9%18.7%10.7%10.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%0.1%0.3%0.1%1.0%2.0%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM12.3%14.0%6.8%15.6%18.2%13.5%13.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.0%10.3%7.0%14.2%18.7%11.0%10.6%
FCF/Rev LTM10.6%11.8%5.1%10.7%12.0%11.3%11.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.5%8.3%4.6%9.4%13.1%8.6%8.4%

Valuation

OSKGDTEXPCARCATLMTMedian
NameOshkosh General .Terex PACCAR Caterpil.Lockheed. 
Mkt Cap8.488.96.558.1388.2116.273.5
P/S0.81.61.02.15.21.51.6
P/Op Inc10.515.717.120.829.612.716.4
P/EBIT10.315.417.320.826.913.616.3
P/E15.019.843.723.235.818.521.5
P/CFO6.411.514.313.428.611.212.5
Total Yield8.3%6.9%3.3%6.8%3.5%8.1%6.8%
Dividend Yield1.6%1.8%1.0%2.5%0.7%2.7%1.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.2%4.9%5.9%5.3%3.7%5.6%5.3%
D/E0.10.10.40.30.10.20.2
Net D/E0.10.10.30.10.10.10.1

Returns

OSKGDTEXPCARCATLMTMedian
NameOshkosh General .Terex PACCAR Caterpil.Lockheed. 
1M Rtn-14.8%-8.4%-9.3%-11.6%3.6%-3.9%-8.8%
3M Rtn-5.8%-11.9%-15.6%-7.5%-12.3%-7.0%-9.7%
6M Rtn-8.5%-4.9%-1.4%-6.3%18.0%-17.9%-5.6%
12M Rtn3.5%-2.6%10.3%15.2%70.9%2.6%6.9%
3Y Rtn54.9%60.1%14.0%42.7%237.2%37.6%48.8%
1M Excs Rtn-13.2%-10.4%-7.9%-10.5%5.7%-5.8%-9.1%
3M Excs Rtn-9.3%-15.1%-19.8%-14.7%-15.4%-8.1%-14.9%
6M Excs Rtn-25.8%-22.2%-18.9%-23.7%0.7%-35.2%-22.9%
12M Excs Rtn-9.5%-16.8%-3.0%0.5%61.9%-11.3%-6.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-35.7%-22.4%-79.6%-36.0%142.0%-46.8%-35.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Access4,4945,1654,9903,9723,067
Vocational3,7273,3102,5782,176 
Transport2,0972,1552,0012,0592,524
Corporate and other1041008875 
Commercial    934
Eliminations    1
Fire & Emergency    1,212
Total10,42210,7309,6588,2827,737


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Vocational547397186154 
Access502805739313249
Transport78518853198
Corporate and other-187-243-174-148 
Commercial    71
Corporate and intersegment eliminations    -147
Fire & Emergency    174
Total9391,011838372545


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20222021202020192018
Access3,4843,0342,8942,9732,829
Transport2,0671,1581,086890829
Corporate and intersegment eliminations1,0501,731854683661
Fire & Emergency612536564588565
Commercial516433418432410
Total7,7296,8925,8165,5665,294


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$133.85 
Market Cap ($ Bil)8.4 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-24.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$147.82$145.99
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-9.5%-8.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.6%41.3%
Downside Capture222.63155.62
Upside Capture154.25133.13
Correlation (SPY)46.6%46.3%
OSK Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.871.531.481.321.461.27
Up Beta-4.200.880.741.441.811.32
Down Beta-0.220.010.651.021.241.21
Up Capture72%151%146%95%150%165%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days8202963124378
Down Capture316%253%233%166%131%107%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days14223563127372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSK
OSK5.6%41.1%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.5%17.3%0.4669.7%
Equity (SPY)16.2%13.0%0.8846.5%
Gold (GLD)6.8%29.6%0.2230.9%
Commodities (DBC)44.9%20.8%1.67-12.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.5%13.6%-0.1535.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.9%44.3%-0.6418.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSK
OSK6.6%34.7%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.6%17.6%0.5569.4%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5855.9%
Gold (GLD)18.4%18.9%0.7913.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.4110.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.8%-0.0744.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.6%52.2%0.4522.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSK
OSK10.6%35.4%0.38-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.2%20.0%0.5872.3%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7259.6%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.4%0.576.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.3721.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.2%20.7%0.1645.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.1%66.2%1.0413.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 83120267.2%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity62.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/28/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/2026-1.6%-4.3%0.5%
5/8/2026-9.9%-17.6%-13.8%
1/29/2026-0.6%14.2%16.7%
10/29/2025-9.2%-12.4%-7.2%
8/1/20253.2%6.9%10.5%
4/30/2025-5.1%0.0%14.3%
1/30/202518.4%15.7%7.5%
10/30/2024-1.3%-2.5%5.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101313
# Negative141111
Median Positive3.3%3.3%10.5%
Median Negative-2.4%-5.7%-5.2%
Max Positive18.4%15.7%17.8%
Max Negative-9.9%-17.6%-13.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/2026-1.6%-4.3%0.5%
5/8/2026-9.9%-17.6%-13.8%
1/29/2026-0.6%14.2%16.7%
10/29/2025-9.2%-12.4%-7.2%
8/1/20253.2%6.9%10.5%
4/30/2025-5.1%0.0%14.3%
1/30/202518.4%15.7%7.5%
10/30/2024-1.3%-2.5%5.0%
7/31/2024-5.0%-13.6%-6.8%
4/25/2024-2.1%-7.0%-4.2%
1/30/20241.0%-0.6%-2.5%
10/26/20233.5%2.5%12.1%
8/1/202310.1%15.3%11.2%
4/27/20230.2%2.4%-2.4%
1/31/20230.3%3.7%-9.6%
10/27/20220.3%1.0%10.3%
7/28/2022-6.2%-6.7%-5.2%
4/27/2022-0.1%0.2%-2.9%
1/26/2022-0.7%-0.7%-9.6%
10/28/20214.4%8.1%8.4%
7/29/2021-1.7%-5.7%-4.6%
4/28/20214.0%3.3%6.1%
1/27/2021-2.9%2.0%17.7%
10/29/2020-2.7%-2.6%17.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101313
# Negative141111
Median Positive3.3%3.3%10.5%
Median Negative-2.4%-5.7%-5.2%
Max Positive18.4%15.7%17.8%
Max Negative-9.9%-17.6%-13.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q
03/31/202204/27/202210-Q
12/31/202101/26/202210-QT
09/30/202111/16/202110-K
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/28/202110-Q
12/31/202001/27/202110-Q
09/30/202011/18/202010-K
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202004/29/202010-Q
12/31/201901/29/202010-Q
09/30/201911/19/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 11.20 Bil 1.8% RaisedGuidance: 11.00 Bil for 2026
2026 EPSReported 10.5 -3.7% LoweredGuidance: 10.9 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported 11 -4.3% LoweredGuidance: 11.5 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 11.00 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 11.00 Bil for 2026
2026 EPSReported 10.9 0 AffirmedGuidance: 10.9 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported 11.5 0 AffirmedGuidance: 11.5 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 11.00 Bil 6.3% Higher NewGuidance: 10.35 Bil for 2025
2026 EPSReported 10.9 9.0% Higher NewGuidance: 10 for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPSReported 11.5 7.0% Higher NewGuidance: 10.75 for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Net SalesReported10.30 Bil10.35 Bil10.40 Bil-2.4% LoweredGuidance: 10.60 Bil for 2025
2025 Diluted EPSReported9.751010.25-2.4% LoweredGuidance: 10.25 for 2025
2025 Adjusted EPSReported10.510.7511-2.3% LoweredGuidance: 11 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/15/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pfeifer, John C DirectSell9152026150.00778116,70022,600,286Form
2Palmer, Duncan DirectSell5132026133.8650567,5995,312,110Form
3Khare, AnupamSVP/Chief Information OfficerDirectSell3022026169.074,000676,2622,295,465Form
4Verich, John SSVP Bus Devl and TreasurerDirectSell2232026176.991,050185,8341,231,629Form
5Cortina, Ignacio AEVP, CL&AO & SecretaryDirectSell11242025124.418,000995,2805,661,353Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pfeifer, John C DirectSell9152026150.00778116,70022,600,286Form
2Palmer, Duncan DirectSell5132026133.8650567,5995,312,110Form
3Khare, AnupamSVP/Chief Information OfficerDirectSell3022026169.074,000676,2622,295,465Form
4Verich, John SSVP Bus Devl and TreasurerDirectSell2232026176.991,050185,8341,231,629Form
5Cortina, Ignacio AEVP, CL&AO & SecretaryDirectSell11242025124.418,000995,2805,661,353Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 5, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$35.3 Mil6.8%22ADD +860.0%13F
Greenhaven Associates Inc$372.6 Mil6.1%27Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$35.3 Mil6.8%22ADD +860.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Southpoint Capital Advisors LP$175.9 Mil4.1%38Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Greenhaven Associates Inc$372.6 Mil6.1%27Hold13F
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$35.3 Mil6.8%22ADD +860.0%13F

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