Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK – Get Free Report) had its price target lifted by investment analysts at Robert W. Baird from $172.00 to $180.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird’s target price indicates a potential upside of 18.11% from the company’s current price.
Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on OSK. Wall Street Zen cut Oshkosh from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 16th. Citigroup cut Oshkosh from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $180.00 to $170.00 in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Oshkosh from $176.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $138.00 price target on shares of Oshkosh in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $170.00 target price (up from $150.00) on shares of Oshkosh in a research report on Wednesday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $170.47.
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Oshkosh Price Performance
Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.63 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $2.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.79 billion. Oshkosh had a net margin of 5.54% and a return on equity of 13.90%. The business’s revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.41 EPS. Oshkosh has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-11.000 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Oshkosh will post 10.87 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Oshkosh news, Director Duncan Palmer sold 505 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.86, for a total value of $67,599.30. Following the sale, the director owned 39,684 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,312,100.24. The trade was a 1.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.64% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Oshkosh
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its position in Oshkosh by 31.1% during the 2nd quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 100,875 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,482,000 after purchasing an additional 23,929 shares during the period. Annex Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in Oshkosh by 2.8% in the second quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,967 shares of the company’s stock valued at $455,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the period. Wasatch Advisors LP boosted its position in Oshkosh by 12.6% during the second quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 293,645 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,069,000 after acquiring an additional 32,959 shares during the last quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Oshkosh during the 2nd quarter worth about $256,000. Finally, Polianta Ltd bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the 2nd quarter worth about $2,010,000. 92.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
More Oshkosh News
Here are the key news stories impacting Oshkosh this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook is favorable. Oshkosh issued fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $11.00, roughly in line with the $10.97 consensus, while revenue guidance of $11.2 billion exceeds analysts’ $11.0 billion estimate. Oshkosh reports strong Q2 CY2026 and optimistic full-year sales guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue and adjusted EPS beat expectations. Revenue rose 6.7% year over year to $2.92 billion, ahead of the $2.79 billion consensus, while adjusted EPS of $2.87 exceeded estimates of approximately $2.63. The results indicate solid demand despite execution pressures. Oshkosh Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates
- Neutral Sentiment: Dividend maintained. Oshkosh declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable August 27 to shareholders of record August 13. The dividend provides ongoing income support, although its approximately 1.5% yield is unlikely to be a major near-term catalyst. Oshkosh declares $0.57 dividend
- Negative Sentiment: Profitability declined from last year. GAAP net income fell to $183.2 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, from $204.8 million, or $3.16, in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EPS declined from $3.41 to $2.87, and management cited operational challenges, tempering the impact of the earnings beat. Oshkosh Corporation reports 2026 second-quarter results
About Oshkosh
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty trucks, military vehicles and access equipment. The company’s offerings span critical end markets, including defense, fire and emergency services, commercial construction and industrial sectors. By combining engineering expertise with advanced technologies, Oshkosh delivers solutions that enhance mobility, safety and productivity for its customers.
Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the company has evolved from producing heavy-duty dump trucks to a diversified portfolio of products and services.
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