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Oshkosh (OSK) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
OSKOshkosh (OSK)2024-10-30 17:56

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported consolidated sales of 2.74billionforQ32024,anincreaseof2.74 billion for Q3 2024, an increase of 232 million or 9% year-over-year [21] - Adjusted operating income increased by 6.2millionto6.2 million to 283 million, representing 10.3% of sales [21] - Adjusted EPS was 2.93,downfrom2.93, down from 3.04 in the prior year [22] - The full-year adjusted EPS outlook was revised to approximately 11.35,downfrom11.35, down from 11.75 [7][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Access segment experienced year-over-year sales growth, but faced pressure from slowing nonresidential construction and higher interest rates [10] - The Vocational segment achieved strong revenue growth of 17.6% with an adjusted operating margin of 13.7% [13] - The Defense segment saw a 14% increase in sales due to NGDV production and higher tactical vehicle deliveries [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Access market is experiencing softer conditions, particularly in North America, but the company maintains a healthy backlog of over 2billion[31]−Thevocationalmarketremainsstrongwithsignificantorders,includinganotableorderfromRepublicServicesforelectricvehicles[14]−Thedefensemarketisexpectedtoimprovewithnewfixed−pricecontractsthatarebetteralignedwithcurrentinputcosts[34]CompanyStrategyandDevelopmentDirection−Thecompanyisfocusedonincreasingproductioncapacityinitsvocationalsegmentandleveragingtechnologyadvancements[13][40]−TheacquisitionofAUSAisexpectedtoenhancethecompany′spresenceinadjacentmarketsandsupportgrowth[12]−Thecompanyaimstorampupproductionofthenext−generationdeliveryvehicles(NGDV)throughout2025,whichisanticipatedtodrivefuturerevenuegrowth[52]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementacknowledgedthesoftermarketconditionsintheaccesssegmentbutexpressedconfidenceinlong−termgrowthdrivers[48]−Thecompanyexpectstocontinuedeliveringsolidmarginsdespitepotentialmarketsoftnessin2025[50]−Managementremainsoptimisticaboutthedefensesegment′srecoveryandtheimpactofnewcontractsonmargins[34]OtherImportantInformation−Thecompanyreceivedapprovalforitsgreenhousegasemissionreductiontargets,reflectingitscommitmenttosustainability[9]−Thecompanyisreducingitscapitalexpendituretargetby2 billion [31] - The vocational market remains strong with significant orders, including a notable order from Republic Services for electric vehicles [14] - The defense market is expected to improve with new fixed-price contracts that are better aligned with current input costs [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing production capacity in its vocational segment and leveraging technology advancements [13][40] - The acquisition of AUSA is expected to enhance the company's presence in adjacent markets and support growth [12] - The company aims to ramp up production of the next-generation delivery vehicles (NGDV) throughout 2025, which is anticipated to drive future revenue growth [52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the softer market conditions in the access segment but expressed confidence in long-term growth drivers [48] - The company expects to continue delivering solid margins despite potential market softness in 2025 [50] - Management remains optimistic about the defense segment's recovery and the impact of new contracts on margins [34] Other Important Information - The company received approval for its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [9] - The company is reducing its capital expenditure target by 25 million to 275millionandfreecashflowestimatebythesameamountto275 million and free cash flow estimate by the same amount to 350 million [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding the lower sales outlook due to access market conditions - Management clarified that while there are pushouts and cancellations, the backlog remains healthy at over $2 billion, indicating a stable market [31] Question: On pricing dynamics in the vocational segment - Management indicated strong double-digit price increases in the backlog, which will positively impact future earnings [32] Question: Update on defense margin targets - Management expects a step forward in margins in 2025 and a larger improvement in 2026 due to new contracts [34] Question: Access equipment market dynamics - Management noted that the market is normalizing after a period of strong demand, with some softness expected in private construction [48] Question: Capacity expansion in the vocational segment - Management confirmed ongoing capacity increases in existing facilities to meet strong demand [40] Question: Supply chain readiness for electric vehicle offerings - Management expressed confidence in the supply chain's ability to support ramp-up in electric vehicle production [83]