Oshkosh Q2 sales rise 6.7% to $2.92 billion, but profit falls and EPS outlook is cut
Oshkosh reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $2.92 billion, up 6.7%, but net income fell to $183.2 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, from $204.8 million, or $3.16, a year earlier. The company lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings per share outlook to approximately $11.00, down about $0.50 from its previous guidance, while raising its net sales expectation to approximately $11.2 billion. For shareholders, higher sales are offset by lower profit and a reduced earnings outlook.
Key points
- Q2 2026 sales rose $183.0 million, or 6.7%, to $2.92 billion; GAAP operating income fell 16.6% to $243.2 million
- Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS was $2.87 versus $3.41 in Q2 2025; GAAP diluted EPS was $2.92 versus $3.16
- 2026 adjusted EPS outlook cut to approximately $11.00 (about $0.50 lower); GAAP EPS outlook approximately $10.50; net sales outlook raised $200 million to approximately $11.2 billion
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per share declared, payable August 27, 2026 to holders of record as of August 13, 2026
The filing
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