JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Stock Price

Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) had its target price cut by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $158.00 to $145.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 6.85% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $138.00 price objective on Oshkosh in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Oshkosh from $144.00 to $157.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Oshkosh from $167.00 to $197.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Zacks Research raised Oshkosh from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Oshkosh from $168.00 to $204.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $165.81.

Oshkosh Stock Performance

Shares of OSK stock traded down $2.27 during trading on Monday, hitting $135.70. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 902,168 shares, compared to its average volume of 750,599. The business has a fifty day moving average of $151.80 and a 200-day moving average of $144.33. Oshkosh has a 52 week low of $96.03 and a 52 week high of $180.49. The company has a market cap of $8.50 billion, a PE ratio of 15.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 8th. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.04 by ($0.19). Oshkosh had a net margin of 5.54% and a return on equity of 13.90%. The firm had revenue of $2.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.29 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.92 earnings per share. Oshkosh’s revenue for the quarter was up .2% on a year-over-year basis. Oshkosh has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.500-11.500 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Oshkosh will post 11.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Oshkosh news, SVP Anupam Khare sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $169.07, for a total transaction of $676,280.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 13,577 shares in the company, valued at $2,295,463.39. This trade represents a 22.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.64% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Oshkosh

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in OSK. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Tower View Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the first quarter worth about $29,000. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.36% of the company’s stock.

Oshkosh News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Oshkosh this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Oshkosh reported Q1 EPS of $0.85, missing Wall Street estimates, although revenue came in slightly above expectations and the company reaffirmed its FY2026 EPS guidance. Oshkosh Analysts Cut Their Forecasts Following Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts were mixed after the results: D.A. Davidson kept a Buy rating, Wells Fargo reiterated Buy, and Truist maintained Hold while trimming its price target, suggesting the quarter was disappointing but not a thesis-breaker. Oshkosh: Transitory Q1 Shortfall and Secured 2026 Pipeline Underpin Buy Rating Amid Pullback
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms lowered price targets after the earnings miss, including Truist to $176 from $183 and Robert W. Baird to $172 from $175, reinforcing cautious sentiment around near-term growth. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing concerns highlighted by commentary that Oshkosh faces a tough start to the year and uncertain end markets, which could pressure sentiment even with longer-term pipeline support. Oshkosh: A Tough Start And Uncertain End-Markets Weigh On Sentiment

Oshkosh Company Profile

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.