Oshkosh Corporation reported a decrease in net sales by 7.0 percent to $1.58 billion and a decrease in net income to $69.5 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.13, exceeding expectations. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share.
Net sales decreased 7.0% to $1.58 billion due to lower sales in Access Equipment and Commercial segments, offset by higher Defense and Fire & Emergency sales.
Net income was $69.5 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $75.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
Adjusted net income was $77.9 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, excluding after-tax charges associated with restructuring and business acquisition costs.
Defense segment received a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) order for just over $900 million.
Although we are not providing quantitative expectations with today’s announcement, we are seeing improvement in our end markets and believe that we are well positioned to grow revenues in the back half of fiscal 2021 and retain a positive long-term outlook
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income