12 Best Mid-Cap Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

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2. Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK)

Market Capitalization: $8.78 Billion

Forward Price to Earnings Ratio: 10.92

Dividend Yield: 1.48%

Year to Date Return: 46.62%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 44

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) is one of the best mid-cap value stocks to buy right now. On August 5, DA Davidson raised its price target for the stock to $160 from $148, while reiterating a ‘Buy’ rating. The price target hike follows an impressive second-quarter earnings report, signaling that conditions are normalizing in the company’s Access segment.

In addition, DA Davidson was impressed by the confirmation that the company’s Vocational segment remains booked into 2028 for its Fire equipment. The fact that the company’s Transport segment has started ramping up operations in the United States Postal Service project also underscores the underlying growth.

Oshkosh securing multiple defense contracts with favorable terms than those in previous agreements also affirms the positive long-term outlook. Consequently, DA Davidson has raised Oshkosh 2026 earnings estimate to between $18 and $22 as it also expects the company to deliver earnings of $11 per share in 2025. In the second quarter of 2025, it delivered earnings of $3.41 that topped consensus estimates of $2.94.

Analysts remain bullish on Oshkosh Corporation following its strong Q2 performance. UBS raised its price target to $164 from $159, maintaining a Buy rating, while Raymond James lifted its target to $155 from $130 with an Outperform rating. Bernstein increased its target to $132 from $126, holding a Market Perform rating after the company beat earnings estimates by 16%. Collectively, these updates signal strong analyst confidence in Oshkosh’s strategic direction and long-term growth potential.

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) is a global industrial technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures purpose-built vehicles and equipment. Its products are used in fire and emergency services, the defense sector, construction, and airport operations.

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