Morgan Stanley Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Stock Price

Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) had its price target lowered by investment analysts at Morgan Stanley from $157.00 to $150.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 11.59% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on OSK. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on Oshkosh from $175.00 to $172.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. UBS Group boosted their price target on Oshkosh from $167.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Citigroup lowered Oshkosh from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $180.00 to $170.00 in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Oshkosh from $168.00 to $204.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded Oshkosh from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $149.00 target price for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Oshkosh currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $165.38.

Oshkosh Stock Down 2.6%

Shares of Oshkosh stock opened at $134.42 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.63 and a quick ratio of 0.83. Oshkosh has a 1-year low of $96.03 and a 1-year high of $180.49. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $150.36 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $144.33. The company has a market capitalization of $8.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.97, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.33.

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

Insider Activity

In other Oshkosh news, SVP Anupam Khare sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $169.07, for a total value of $676,280.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 13,577 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,295,463.39. This represents a 22.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.64% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Tower View Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the first quarter valued at $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Oshkosh in the third quarter valued at $35,000. Institutional investors own 92.36% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Oshkosh

Here are the key news stories impacting Oshkosh this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Oshkosh missed Q1 earnings estimates, with lower profitability in its Access and Vocational segments offsetting steady revenue and backlog support. OSK Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates on Lower Access Results
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan lowered its price target on Oshkosh to $145 from $158 and kept a neutral stance, signaling slower expected upside after the earnings miss. Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Price Target Lowered to $145.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird also trimmed its target to $172 from $175, reflecting a more cautious view despite keeping an outperform rating. Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Price Target Lowered to $172.00 at Robert W. Baird
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist maintained a Hold rating on Oshkosh but reduced its target to $176 from $183, suggesting analysts still see value but are less optimistic near term. Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) Receives “Hold” Rating from Truist Financial
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remained constructive after the pullback, with D.A. Davidson reiterating Buy and Wells Fargo sticking with Buy, implying the long-term pipeline and backlog still support the stock. Oshkosh: Transitory Q1 Shortfall and Secured 2026 Pipeline Underpin Buy Rating Amid Pullback

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.