Oshkosh Corporation reported a net loss of $2.1 million for Q1 2022, with sales increasing by 3.0% to $1.95 billion. The company faced challenges including higher material & logistics costs, supply chain disruptions and workforce turnover.
Net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $99.6 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Consolidated sales increased 3.0 percent to $1.95 billion due to improved pricing and increased product content.
Operating income decreased 79.2 percent to $29.3 million, or 1.5 percent of sales.
All-time record backlog of over $12 billion at quarter end.
Oshkosh Corporation lowered its fiscal 2022 outlook for earnings per share to a range of $4.75 to $5.75 or adjusted earnings per share of $5.00 to $6.00.