Oshkosh Reports Mixed Q4 2025 Results, Initiates Stronger 2026 EPS Guidance, and Authorizes Share Repurchase

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Oshkosh Corporation reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results with sales up but EPS down, while initiating optimistic 2026 earnings guidance and announcing a significant share repurchase program.

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• Q4 2025 Financial Results

  Reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $2.69 billion, up 3.5%, with diluted EPS of $2.10 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.26, both down from Q4 2024.

• Full Year 2025 Financial Results

  Reported full-year 2025 net sales of $10.42 billion and diluted EPS of $10.02, both lower than 2024 figures.

• 2026 Financial Outlook Initiated

  Initiated 2026 guidance with projected net sales of approximately $11.0 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of approximately $11.50, reflecting expected improvements over 2025.

• Significant Share Repurchase

  Repurchased 911,873 shares of common stock for $118.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Oshkosh Corporation reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, with sales increasing in Q4 but diluted EPS declining compared to the prior year. However, the company provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, projecting increased net sales and adjusted earnings per share. A significant share repurchase of $118.7 million in Q4 2025 demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Key segment performance included strong growth in Vocational operating income and increased Transport sales driven by the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) ramp-up, despite a decline in Access segment operating income due to adverse price/cost dynamics. Investors should monitor the execution of the 2026 guidance, particularly the NGDV production ramp-up and the impact of the recently issued U.S. President's executive order on defense procurement.