Oshkosh Corporation reported a strong start to 2024, with a 12% increase in revenues and over 80% growth in adjusted operating income, leading to adjusted earnings per share of $2.89. The company raised its full-year earnings per share outlook to be in the range of $10.55 per share and adjusted earnings per share outlook to be in the range of $11.25 per share.
Sales increased by 12.2% to $2.54 billion, primarily due to the AeroTech acquisition and improved organic volume and pricing.
Net income rose to $179.4 million, or $2.71 per diluted share, compared to $88.5 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023.
Adjusted earnings per share increased by 77% to $2.89, compared to $1.63 in the same period last year.
The company raised its full-year earnings per share outlook to $10.55 and adjusted earnings per share outlook to $11.25.
The Company expects its 2024 diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $10.55 and its adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $11.25 on projected net sales of approximately $10.7 billion.