Oshkosh (OSK) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Oshkosh (OSK) reported quarterly earnings of $2.58 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.18 per share, and showing a slight increase from $2.56 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $2.62 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.16%, compared to $2.47 billion in the same quarter last year [3] - Over the last four quarters, Oshkosh has consistently exceeded consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2][3] Stock Performance and Outlook - Oshkosh shares have increased by approximately 0.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 2.7% [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.15 on revenues of $2.43 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $10.36 on revenues of $10.23 billion [8] Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Oshkosh belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [9] - The performance of Oshkosh's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry [9]