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Oshkosh Corporation (symbol: OSK) is a renowned manufacturer and marketer specializing in access equipment, specialty vehicles, and truck bodies serving primary markets such as defense, concrete placement, refuse hauling, access equipment, and fire & emergency services. The company's leading brands include Oshkosh, JLG, Pierce, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, CON-E-CO, and London, each a leader in their respective industries.
Founded over a century ago, Oshkosh has built a solid reputation as a top producer of access equipment and specialty vehicles. JLG is celebrated for its diverse product portfolio, including JLG® aerial work platforms and SkyTrak® and Lull® telehandlers. The Pierce® brand positions Oshkosh as North America's foremost fire truck manufacturer. The company's defense vehicles are widely utilized, making it a global leader in this category.
Oshkosh's McNeilus® concrete mixers are the preferred choice among concrete producers, and its refuse collection bodies dominate the market. Jerr-Dan, another significant brand, is a top name in towing and recovery equipment. Additionally, CON-E-CO is a leading U.S. manufacturer of concrete batch plants, while London is Canada's preeminent concrete mixer manufacturer.
In recent years, Oshkosh has focused on innovation and sustainability, as seen in its US Postal Service contract to electrify postal vehicles. Despite losing the JLTV recompete for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company remains a pivotal player in the defense segment, accounting for 22% of its revenue. The access equipment segment contributes 52% of revenue, while the vocational segment, covering concrete mixers and refuse collection bodies, accounts for 27%.
Oshkosh's financial performance has been robust, generating $9.6 billion in revenue in 2023. The company continues to pursue strategic partnerships and projects that enhance its market position and meet evolving customer needs.
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) reported strong fiscal 2023 first quarter results, achieving sales of $2.27 billion, a 17% increase year-over-year. The company posted net income of $88.5 million or $1.34 per diluted share, a substantial recovery from a loss in the prior year. Adjusted earnings were $104.6 million, or $1.59 per share. A record backlog of $15 billion was noted, driven by high demand for access products, with an order volume of $1.2 billion. Operating income saw a remarkable 311.3% rise to $130.8 million, while the company raised its fiscal 2023 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS in the range of $6.00 and net sales around $8.65 billion. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share was also declared.
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) will exhibit at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, California, from May 1-4, 2023. This event is the largest in the U.S. focused on advanced transportation technologies. With nearly 30 years of experience in electrification, Oshkosh will showcase several battery-electric vehicles, including the Pierce® Volterra™ fire truck and the world's first all-electric scissor lift, the JLG® DaVinci™. Attendees can experience a mixed reality presentation of North America’s first fully integrated zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle. Additionally, senior vice president Nader Nasr will lead a session on zero-emission refuse trucks on May 3, from 1-2:15 p.m. PDT.
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) has announced a strategic investment in Baraja Pty, Ltd., an Australian startup specializing in advanced LiDAR solutions. This investment aligns with Oshkosh's commitment to enhancing product safety and autonomy features.
The partnership aims to develop high-performance LiDAR technologies capable of meeting the demands of harsh environments, using unique solid-state scanning optics. This technology is designed to facilitate Level 4 autonomous driving, making Oshkosh products safer and more efficient.
Oshkosh emphasizes that it is investing strategically to be a market leader in innovative safety features, ensuring reliability and enhanced functionality of its product offerings.
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) is set to release its first quarter 2023 financial results on April 27, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The release will be followed by a live webcast accessible through oshkoshcorp.com. Investors are encouraged to log in about 15 minutes prior to the event. Oshkosh is headquartered in Wisconsin and employs around 15,000 staff globally, focusing on creating innovative, mission-critical equipment.
Its products are distributed in over 150 countries through various well-known brands including JLG®, Pierce®, and Oshkosh® Defense. The company aims to support everyday heroes and advance communities worldwide.
Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has filed a formal bid protest with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the U.S. Army's recent award decision for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Follow-On Contract. This protest, initiated on March 6, 2023, follows significant concerns raised by Oshkosh regarding the evaluation of proposals. The company asserts that the government's assessment failed to properly consider the financial and operational capabilities necessary to select the best value solution. As the original designer of the JLTV platform, Oshkosh claims its experience and production capabilities are unmatched.
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