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Oshkosh (OSK) logoThe shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), first discussed here on July 6, 2009, at a price of $21.48, continued to head north this winter, vaulting from $28 to $40, before pulling back to $34. I still like the operation at this stage.

However, if you're in to Oshkosh near $21.48, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits. But those investors who can tolerate the risk can maintain their full position and go for an even bigger gain, as OSK is likely to push toward $50 by the end of 2011.

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Analyst Upgrades

  • Home Depot (HD) to buy from neutral at Goldman.
  • Delta Air Lines (DAL) to buy from neutral at BofA/Merrill.
  • Heico (HEI) to outperform from sector perform at RBC Capital.
  • Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) to outperform from neutral at Credit Suisse.
  • MB Financial (MBFI) to outperform from neutral at RW Baird.
  • Quest Diagnostics (DGX) to equal weight from underweight at Morgan Stanley.
  • Oshkosh (OSK) to neutral from underweight at JPMorgan.
  • Volterra (VLTR) and Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) to buy from neutral at Roth Capital.
  • Ascena Retail Group (ASNA) to overweight from neutral at Piper Jaffray.
  • Cytec Industries (CYT) to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>analyst upgradesArdeaAscenaASNACIENCienaCYTCytecDALDelta AirDGXdowngradesEMEmdeonHDHEIHeicoHome DepotIMAXinitiationsinthenewsLOWLowesMBFIOshkoshOSKPENNQuest DiagnosticsRDEARDS.ARoyal Dutch ShellSCBTSLABSNVStanley Black DeckerSWFTSWKSynovusTACTransAltaVLTRVolterraWSHMon, 31 Jan 2011 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Oshkosh Rebounds from 2010 Low]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/24/oshkosh-rebounds-from-2010-low/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/24/oshkosh-rebounds-from-2010-low/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/24/oshkosh-rebounds-from-2010-low/#commentsFiled under:

Oshkosh (OSK) logoSpecialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), first discussed here on July 6, 2009, at a price of $21.48, has rebounded in the past five months to about $36, after declining in bear-hug fashion in the first half of 2010 to about $24.

And given the roller-coaster pattern, if you're in near $21.48 with OSK, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>OshkoshOSKMon, 24 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Is the Slump in Oshkosh's Shares Over?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/25/is-the-slump-in-oshkosh-s-shares-over/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/25/is-the-slump-in-oshkosh-s-shares-over/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/25/is-the-slump-in-oshkosh-s-shares-over/#commentsFiled under:

The shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), first discussed here on July 6, 2009 at a price of $21.48, totally misbehaved this summer -- forming a bear-hug pattern, during a swoon from about $45 to about $25.

Talk about haircuts. Since then, the shares have rebounded to about $31, and even though the bears will argue the rise is short-covering, the calculation here is that it's not, and OSK will continue to head north. And the reasons are obvious enough.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>military contractorsmilitary vehicleMilitaryContractorsMilitaryVehicleOshkosh CorporationOSKspecialty vehiclesvehicle manufacturingMon, 25 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Week in Preview: The Earnings Crunch Rolls On (MSFT, COP, V)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

earnings expectationsThe earnings crunch continues this week, and analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are anticipating lots of strong quarterly reports.

For example, year-over-year earnings growth from big oil Chevron (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), ExxonMobil (XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) are expected to be in double digits. The same is true of many other energy and mining concerns reporting this week: Allegheny Technologies (ATI), Alliant Energy (LNT), Arch Coal (ACI), Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF), CMS Energy (CMS), CONSOL Energy (CNX), DPL (DPL), Hess Corp. (HES), Minerals Technologies (MTX), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), PPL Corp. (PPL), Southwestern Energy (SWN), Total (TOT), Whiting Petroleum (WLL), Williams Companies (WMB) and Wisconsin Energy (WEC).

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Analyst Upgrades
  • Baird upgraded Oshkosh (OSK) to outperform from neutral, citing valuation as it believes post-Iraq U.S. military spending concerns are overdone. The firm keeps a $42 price target for shares.
  • Goldman transferred coverage on CenturyTel (CTL) with a buy from a neutral and has a $42 price target on the stock. The firm believes CenturyTel could increase buybacks and or increase its dividend given free cash generation and low payout ratio.
  • Lazard Capital upgraded Hatteras Financial (HTS) to buy from hold to reflect increased dividend projections. The firm has a $30 price target for shares.
  • EOG Resources (EOG) was upgraded to neutral from underperform at Credit Suisse.
  • Donaldson (DCI) was upgraded to neutral from underperform at BofA/Merrill.

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Oshkosh OSK logoYet another piece of good news has surfaced from heavy truck and tactical vehicle manufacturer, Oshkosh Corp. (OSK). In a press release Wednesday, Oshkosh revealed that it has been awarded a $600 million contract to construct and refurbish 1900 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck A-4 vehicles for the Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. Additionally, Oshkosh must produce 530 specialized material transport trailers.

Oshkosh expects to begin delivering on the contract as soon as next month, and the workload could last until October of 2011. Trailer production is expected to begin in June 2011 and finish in October of that same year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featuredinthenewsOshkosh Corp.Oshkosh DefenseOshkosh TruckOshkosh Truck Corp.OSKTactical Truck A-4Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Is Oshkosh Undervalued?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/23/is-oshkosh-undervalued/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/23/is-oshkosh-undervalued/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/23/is-oshkosh-undervalued/#commentsFiled under:

The shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), first discussed here on July 6, 2009 at a price of $21.48, have declined about 20% from a 2010 high, in-sync with the Dow's spring retreat, but I still like the shares, for the following reasons.

First, in addition to Oshkosh's large, ongoing M-ATV contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, the company's access equipment order backlog continues to rise.

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Is Oshkosh Undervalued? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Oshkosh CorpOSKWed, 23 Jun 2010 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst Calls: BBW, CTV, EQR, GPRO, HAL, MMR, RIG, SAP, UBS, VARI, WYNN ...]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/30/analyst-calls-hal-rig-sap-ubs-wynn/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/30/analyst-calls-hal-rig-sap-ubs-wynn/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/30/analyst-calls-hal-rig-sap-ubs-wynn/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Analyst Upgrades

  • Deutsche Bank upgraded Varian Semi (VARI) to buy from hold following the company's Q2 results and raised its target for shares to $42 from $27.
  • Baird upgraded CommScope (CTV) to outperform from neutral following the Q1 report, citing improved visibility and growth. The firm raised its price target to $39 from $28.
  • Needham upgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) to strong buy from buy. The firm is more positive on the stock following the company's Q1 results and keeps a $13 price target.
  • Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) was upgraded to outperform from neutral at Credit Suisse.
  • Wynn Resorts (WYNN) was upgraded to neutral from underperform at Macquarie.
  • UBS (UBS) was upgraded to market perform from underperform at FBR Capital.

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Analyst Calls: BBW, CTV, EQR, GPRO, HAL, MMR, RIG, SAP, UBS, VARI, WYNN ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ignore the static: it's still a good time to consider shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), which I first wrote about on July 6, 2009 at a price of $21.48.

The static? Two competitors protesting Oshkosh's win of a U.S. Army contract for 2,568 trucks, with the possibility of supplying as many as 23,000 vehicles and trailers under a five-year contract.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Oshkosh CorporationOSKWed, 17 Mar 2010 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Oshkosh Smacked by Bearish Barron's Article]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/01/oshkosh-smacked-by-bearish-barrons-article/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/01/oshkosh-smacked-by-bearish-barrons-article/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/01/oshkosh-smacked-by-bearish-barrons-article/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Defense firm Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) is wallowing in red ink, after Barron's published a downbeat article on the company over the weekend. After securing a $3 billion, five-year Army contract, the author warns that "Oshkosh may have won the battle but lost the war."

The main thrust of the article appears to be an argument against further price appreciation for OSK, which has "gained 448% over the past 12 months based on a booming military business," according to Barron's. Plus, Tom Harenburg, a longtime investor in the company, adds that profit margins on the Army deal "are meager."

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Analyst Upgrades

  • Deutsche Bank upgraded PNC Financial (PNC) to buy from hold on valuation as it believes the recent pullback in shares provides a buying opportunity. The firm raised its target on shares to $57 from $45.
  • Kaufman Bros. upgraded Expedia (EXPE) to buy from hold on valuation as it finds the risk/reward on shares attractive following the company's Q4 results and believes revenue margin concerns are overblown. The firm has a $27 price target on the stock.
  • Jesup & Lamont upgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) to hold from sell following the company's Q4 results to reflect its improving traffic trends. The firm raised its target on shares to $96 from $81. Shares were also upgraded at BofA/Merrill to buy from neutral.
  • Rio Tinto (RTP) was upgraded to outperform from neutral at Credit Suisse.
  • FirstEnergy (FE) was upgraded to hold from underperform at Jefferies.
  • Marriott (MAR) was upgraded to perform from underperform at Oppenheimer.

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Analyst Upgrades, Downgrades and Initiations: CMG, EXPE, NFLX, OSK, PNC, SJM, VCLK ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The logic and reasoning behind the July 6, 2009, Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) buy call at $21.48 is obvious enough: a nice U.S. Department of Defense contract win, and that's also a major reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares. If you bought OSK in July 2009, you're up an impressive 80%.

In 2009, the company won two contracts totaling $2.1 billion work from the U.S. Army to fund production of 3,944 MRAP all-terrain vehicles for the Afghanistan War.

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Analyst upgrades:

  • Jefferies upgraded Starbucks (SBUX) to buy from hold, citing EPS and revenue momentum heading into 2010. The firm raised its target to $25 from $22.
  • Soleil upgraded Zions Bancorp (ZION) to buy from hold on valuation as it believes the recent pullback provides an attractive entry point. The firm has a $17.50 price target on shares.
  • RBC Capital expects Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL) to sign a partnership for R788 in the next four months to run its global Phase III program. Shares were upgraded to outperform from sector perform and its target was raised to $11 from $9.
  • Deere (DE) was upgraded to overweight from equal weight at Morgan Stanley.
  • Shire (SHPGY) was raised to outperform from market perform at Bernstein.
  • Ann Taylor (ANN) was upgraded to overweight from market weight at Thomas Weisel.
  • J.M. Smucker (SJM) was upgraded to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan.

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I'm Reiterating my Buy rating for Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), first recommended on July 6, 2009 at a price of $21.48. If you bought OSK in July, you're up more than 55%.

The Buy call regarding Oshkosh, as they say, is not based on rocket science: it's based on the U.S. Department of Defense.

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It goes without saying that, if you're a defense contractor in an equipment sector preferred by the U.S. Department of Defense, you're in the catbird seat. Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) is one. Here's why:

In general, analysts see good things ahead for special purpose vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh. Earlier this month, the company won a $1.05 billion contract from the U.S. Army to fund production of 2,224 MRAP all terrain vehicles for the Afghanistan War.

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Buy Oshkosh, by gosh originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>OshkoshOSKMon, 06 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: LLY, NVLS, OSK, QCOM, RDS.A, RTP ...]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/07/06/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/07/06/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/07/06/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Analyst upgrades:

  • JPMorgan upgraded Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) to Overweight from Underweight to reflect performance and sales improvements, as well as benefits from the weakening U.S. dollar. The firm has a $94 target on the stock.
  • Oppenheimer upgraded FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) to Outperform from Perform after channel checks indicated orders are recovering. The firm raised its target on shares to $30 from $22.
  • KeyBanc upgraded Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) to Buy from Hold citing the company's MRAP-ATV contract win, which they view as a "game changer." The firm has a $30 target on the stock.
  • Novellus (NASDAQ: NVLS) was upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Credit Suisse.
  • Ternium (NYSE: TX) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman.
  • Cathay General (NASDAQ: CATY) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral at B. Riley.

Continue reading Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: LLY, NVLS, OSK, QCOM, RDS.A, RTP ...

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Analyst upgrades:
  • Deutsche Bank upgraded Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) to Buy from Hold on valuation as it finds the risk/reward on shares attractive at current levels. The firm raised its target price to $22 from $20.
  • FBR Capital upgraded Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) to Outperform from Market Perform after channel checks indicated recent sales are driving increased traffic and easing market share losses. The firm raised its target price on shares to $37 from $21.
  • Barclays upgraded Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) to Overweight from Equal Weight as it believes the company is well positioned for a rebound in advertising and that the valuation is compelling at current levels. The firm raised its target on shares to $20 from $15.
  • Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) was raised to Overweight from Market Weight at Thomas Weisel.
  • U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) and CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) were upgraded at Goldman to Neutral from Sell.
  • Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) was upgraded at JP Morgan to Overweight from Neutral.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amlnanfbexpcbgctascvhdlbgakssleaposkporpsosfgsleunfvqxyhooMon, 01 Jun 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Earnings highlights: P&G, DreamWorks, E*Trade, Netflix, Under Armour, Humana and more]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/05/02/earnings-highlights-pandg-dreamworks-e-trade-netflix-under/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/05/02/earnings-highlights-pandg-dreamworks-e-trade-netflix-under/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/05/02/earnings-highlights-pandg-dreamworks-e-trade-netflix-under/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

Continue reading Earnings highlights: P&G, DreamWorks, E*Trade, Netflix, Under Armour, Humana and more

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OSK logoOshkosh Corp. (NYSE: OSK - option chain) stock is falling sharply today after the company announced it will suspend its quarterly dividend in order to preserve cash. Previously, OSK was yielding somewhere in the neighborhood of 3% annually. Today, OSK also released an adjusted Q2 loss of 0.24 per share (16.02 unadjusted), which was well worse that the expected 0.15 loss. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on OSK.

This morning, OSK opened at $11.37. So far today the stock has hit a low of $10.01 and a high of $11.37. As of 11:35, OSK is trading at $10.18, down $2.06 (-16.8%). The chart for OSK looks neutral and S&P gives OSK a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Oshkosh (OSK) stops paying dividend, reports huge loss

Oshkosh (OSK) stops paying dividend, reports huge loss originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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