The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC) is a well-known player in the manufacturing industry, specializing in turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems. It competes with companies like Deere & Company and Husqvarna. Recently, Ted Jackson from Northland Securities set a price target of $90 for TTC, suggesting a potential 14.46% increase from its current price of $78.63.
Despite this optimistic outlook, Toro's recent fiscal third-quarter results were mixed. The company reported a 2% decline in net sales, reaching $1.13 billion, which was below the $1.16 billion expected by analysts. Net earnings also saw a significant drop to $53.5 million from $119.3 million the previous year, partly due to a noncash impairment charge of 62 cents per share, totaling $81 million pretax.
However, adjusted net earnings remained relatively stable at $122.5 million compared to $123.7 million a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 5% to $1.24, surpassing the $1.22 estimate. Richard M. Olson, chairman and CEO, noted the company's Professional segment achieved 6% growth and a 250 basis point margin expansion, which contributed to the better-than-expected adjusted earnings.
Looking ahead, Toro has narrowed its guidance for fiscal 2025, now expecting adjusted diluted earnings per share of approximately $4.15, which is below the $4.26 analyst estimate. The current stock price for TTC is $78.77, reflecting a decrease of 3.22% or $2.62. Today, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $78.57 and a high of $81.24, with a market capitalization of approximately $7.77 billion and a trading volume of 792,880 shares on the NYSE.
