Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) reported earnings on April 30. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended March 31 (Q2), Oshkosh met expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue shrank. Non-GAAP earnings per share grew significantly. GAAP earnings per share grew significantly.

Margins expanded across the board.

Revenue details
 Oshkosh reported revenue of $1.98 billion. The nine analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $2.01 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were the same as the prior-year quarter's.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.96. The 13 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.85 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.96 for Q2 were 134% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.41 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.97 for Q2 were 137% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.41 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 15.3%, 380 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 6.8%, 310 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.4%, 260 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. (Margins calculated in GAAP terms.)

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $2.13 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.00.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $7.67 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.08.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 769 members out of 835 rating the stock outperform, and 66 members rating it underperform. Among 227 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 219 give Oshkosh a green thumbs-up, and eight give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Oshkosh is outperform, with an average price target of $44.75.

Is Oshkosh the right retailer for your portfolio? Learn how to maximize your investment income and ""Secure Your Future With 9 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks,"" including one above-average retailing powerhouse. Click here for instant access to this free report.