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12 Jul 2026, 14:53 UTC · 3h ago
Caterpillar vs. Oshkosh: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
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Caterpillar's net margin decreased to 13.1% in FY 2025 from 16.7% in FY 2024. — A significant drop in net margin suggests decreasing profitability or rising operational costs despite revenue growth.
-0.40Oshkosh reported a revenue decline of nearly 2.9% for the FY 2025 period. — Negative top-line growth indicates a contraction in demand for their specialized vehicle segments.
-0.30Caterpillar's FY 2025 revenue increased by 4.3% to nearly $67.6 billion. — Steady revenue growth confirms the company's continued global dominance in infrastructure and mining.
+0.30Oshkosh derives approximately 20% of its net sales from U.S. government contracts. — High customer concentration in government procurement introduces specific political and budgetary risk.
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Caterpillar acquired Skycatch in early 2026 to integrate spatial data and automation into its products. — Strategic expansion into automation can provide a long-term competitive edge in industrial efficiency.
+0.20Which stocks this story touches
Reported revenue growth, strong free cash flow, and positive stock price movement.
Maintains a conservative balance sheet and healthy current ratio, despite a slight decline in revenue.
The company's stock price showed a decline of 0.93% in the performance comparison table.
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