JLG Parent Oshkosh Corp.'s Earnings Exceed Expectations

Oshkosh reported a third-quarter net profit of $75.7 million, or 82 cents a share, up from $68.4 million, or 75 cents per share, a year earlier.


Given a lift from sales of aerial work platforms, OshkoshCorp. shares climbed 15% on quarterly earnings that topped analysts' estimates.

Oshkosh reported a third-quarter net profit of $75.7 million, or 82 cents a share, up from $68.4 million, or 75 cents per share, a year earlier. That was 29 cents more per share than the average forecast, according to Thomson Reuters.