The Toro Company

NYSE:TTC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.8b

Toro Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Toro's CEO is Rick Olson, appointed in Nov 2016, has a tenure of 9.5 years. total yearly compensation is $8.44M, comprised of 14.7% salary and 85.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.058% of the company’s shares, worth $5.08M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.2 years and 7.2 years respectively.

Key information

Rick Olson

Chief executive officer

US$8.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage14.70%
CEO tenure9.5yrs
CEO ownership0.06%
Management average tenure3.2yrs
Board average tenure7.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 01

TTC: Stronger 2026 Guidance And Execution Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have raised Toro's consensus price target to more closely match Baird's updated $105 view, reflecting refreshed models after Q1 results and guidance, while also acknowledging valuation concerns that led to a Market Perform stance from other research. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of optimism and caution around Toro, with updates focused on how Q1 results, guidance, and valuation compare following a strong share move.
Narrative Update Apr 16

TTC: Stronger 2026 Guidance And Cash Generation Will Support Further Upside

The analyst price target for Toro has been raised by $5 to $105 per share, as analysts update models after Q1 results and guidance. They also highlight that the shares now trade near long term valuation norms, with an expected forward free cash flow yield around 5%.
Seeking Alpha Apr 04

The Toro Company: Professional Strength, AMP Savings And Reasonable Valuations Should Drive Upside

Summary The Toro Company (TTC) is rated a buy, driven by robust growth in its professional segment, which accounts for over 80% of revenue. TTC benefits from structural tailwinds in infrastructure, data center-linked fiber deployment, and strong golf market demand, offsetting residential weakness. Margin prospects are supported by the AMP program’s cost savings, favorable product mix, and ongoing innovation, despite tariff headwinds. TTC trades at a discount to historical valuation multiples, with strong execution, high single-digit/low double-digit EPS growth, and a 1.7% dividend yield supporting upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 31

TTC: Stronger 2026 Guidance And Cash Returns Will Support Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Toro Analysts have nudged Toro's average price target higher to $105 from $100, reflecting refreshed models after Q1 results and guidance, while acknowledging that the shares now trade closer to long run valuation norms. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Toro are mixed, with some focusing on refreshed models after Q1 results and guidance, and others stressing that the valuation now looks more mature after a strong share move.
Narrative Update Mar 17

TTC: Refreshed Models Support 2026 Outlook Despite Muted Homeowner Demand

The updated analyst price target for Toro moves to $110.50 from $98.25, reflecting analysts' refreshed models after Q1 results and guidance, along with views that the current valuation and expected single digit earnings growth into 2026 support a more measured outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Toro shows a mix of optimism around execution and guidance, alongside growing caution on valuation and the durability of growth into 2026.
Narrative Update Mar 03

TTC: Fairly Valued Shares Poised For Normalized 2026 With Muted Homeowner Demand

The analyst price target for Toro has shifted from $92.60 to $98.25, reflecting updated views on valuation. The stock is trading around its 10-year median forward EBITDA multiple and free cash flow yield, with expectations for single-digit earnings growth in what analysts describe as a more normalized 2026 backdrop.
New Narrative Mar 03

Autonomous Turf And Underground Construction Exposure Will Pressure Margins And Future Earnings Resilience

Catalysts About Toro Toro designs and manufactures equipment and technology for professional turf, grounds, underground construction and residential yard care customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Jan 28

Slowing Rates Of Return At Toro (NYSE:TTC) Leave Little Room For Excitement

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...
Analysis Article Dec 17

Toro (NYSE:TTC) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.39

The board of The Toro Company ( NYSE:TTC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.39 on the 12th of...
Narrative Update Sep 10

Ongoing Investments Will Drive Automation And Water Conservation In Landscaping

The upward revision in Toro’s price target is primarily driven by improved consensus revenue growth forecasts, while a modestly lower future P/E further supports the higher fair value estimate of $92.60. What's in the News Toro lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, expecting net sales to be at the lower end of previous guidance (flat to down 3%) due to macroeconomic factors causing reduced volume and increased caution among homeowners and channels.
Narrative Update Aug 26

ProKASRO Acquisition And Autonomous Mowers Will Strengthen Market Position

Toro’s consensus price target has increased to $89.00, primarily reflecting a higher forward P/E multiple, as revenue growth forecasts remain virtually unchanged. What's in the News The company completed the repurchase of 3,378,336 shares (3.33%) for $269.49 million under the buyback announced December 13, 2022.
Analysis Article Aug 07

We Think Toro (NYSE:TTC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

NYSE:TTC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Toro's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Warren Buffett...
Analysis Article Jul 23

Are Investors Undervaluing The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC) By 25%?

Key Insights Toro's estimated fair value is US$99.82 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article Jun 22

Why The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC) Could Be Worth Watching

While The Toro Company ( NYSE:TTC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...
Analysis Article May 30

Toro (NYSE:TTC) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Seeking Alpha Mar 07

Toro: Not Cheap Considering The Absence Of Growth

Summary Toro's stock has traded sideways and recently dropped, now at its lowest P/E valuation in 12 years, yet it's not considered cheap. Sales growth has stalled due to lower Residential demand. This could spread to the Professional segment as order backlogs are worked off and new demand slows with less infrastructure spending. Despite a healthy balance sheet and strong free cash flow, possible macroeconomic headwinds and slow growth prospects justify maintaining a Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 20

Toro: The Stability Investors Need In The Next Tariff Cycle

Summary Toro Company is resilient to tariffs, focusing on higher-margin products and innovation in autonomous machinery to drive profitability. Despite flat revenue growth, I expect Toro's free cash flows to compound at 3.5%, enabling stable investor returns. The company is implementing cost controls and restructuring to increase profitability, aiming for $100M in annual savings and a 14% adj. operating margin by 2026. I estimate Toro's intrinsic value at $79 per share, with a 5-year price target of $105, driven by stability, high free cash flow, and U.S.-based manufacturing. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Sep 24

Calculated Innovations And Productivity Gains Fuel Optimistic Growth Outlook

Strategic focus on reducing costs through the AMP and targeted divestitures aims to boost net margins and position Toro for profitable growth.
Seeking Alpha Sep 15

High Quality Dividend Stock Universe: The Toro Company, Greener Grass Ahead

Summary The Toro Company has a long history of attractive growth and a shareholder friendly policy. Since inception, it has grown by nearly 8,500% or at a CAGR of 13.7%. An improvement in the FCF/share figure has triggered a Strong Buy rating from our valuation model. Recently there has been some stagnation in Toro's top-line revenue growth and ROIC, adding a "cautious" opinion to our Strong Buy rating. Toro has a strong history of dividend payments with a respectable yield of 1.75% and above-average dividend growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 06

Toro: Like Watching Grass Grow

Summary Toro's stock remains in the $80-100 range due to unimpressive earnings and lowered guidance, with negligible growth expected in the near term. The company is making progress in dealer channel destocking and improving free cash flow, enabling debt reduction and share buybacks. Despite a slight improvement in 3Q EPS, Toro's FY 2024 guidance was revised down, with minimal sales growth and slightly lower operating margins expected. Given the macroeconomic cycle and limited growth prospects, Toro is a Hold, as it is unlikely to break out of its current trading range soon. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Rick Olson's remuneration changed compared to Toro's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jan 30 2026n/an/a

US$331m

Oct 31 2025US$8mUS$1m

US$316m

Aug 01 2025n/an/a

US$333m

May 02 2025n/an/a

US$399m

Jan 31 2025n/an/a

US$407m

Oct 31 2024US$8mUS$1m

US$419m

Aug 02 2024n/an/a

US$399m

May 03 2024n/an/a

US$265m

Feb 02 2024n/an/a

US$288m

Oct 31 2023US$9mUS$1m

US$330m

Aug 04 2023n/an/a

US$377m

May 05 2023n/an/a

US$517m

Feb 03 2023n/an/a

US$481m

Oct 31 2022US$7mUS$1m

US$443m

Jul 29 2022n/an/a

US$386m

Apr 29 2022n/an/a

US$357m

Jan 28 2022n/an/a

US$368m

Oct 31 2021US$9mUS$1m

US$410m

Jul 30 2021n/an/a

US$422m

Apr 30 2021n/an/a

US$415m

Jan 29 2021n/an/a

US$371m

Oct 31 2020US$6mUS$871k

US$330m

Jul 31 2020n/an/a

US$296m

May 01 2020n/an/a

US$267m

Jan 31 2020n/an/a

US$285m

Oct 31 2019US$5mUS$925k

US$274m

Compensation vs Market: Rick's total compensation ($USD8.44M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.38M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Rick's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Rick Olson (61 yo)

9.5yrs
Tenure
US$8,436,478
Compensation

Mr. Richard M. Olson, also known as Rick, serves as an Independent Director at Donaldson Company, Inc since January 27, 2022. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of The Toro Company since November 1, 2...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Richard Olson
CEO & Chairman9.5yrsUS$8.44m0.058%
$ 5.1m
Edric Funk
President & COOless than a yearUS$3.49m0.014%
$ 1.3m
Angela Drake
VP & CFO3.2yrsUS$2.50m0.010%
$ 898.6k
Gregory Janey
Group Vice President of Landscapes & Contractor3.5yrsUS$3.01m0.055%
$ 4.9m
Peter Moeller
Group Vice President of Underground & Specialty Construction + Internationalno dataUS$3.27mno data
Kurt Svendsen
Vice President of Technology5.5yrsno data0.024%
$ 2.1m
Joanna Totsky
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary2.9yrsUS$1.66m0.0052%
$ 456.8k
Branden Happel
Senior Manager of Public Relationsno datano datano data
Lori Riley
Vice President of Human Resources1.3yrsno data0.0018%
$ 159.3k
Thomas Swain
Managing Director of Distributor Development11.1yrsno datano data
Grant Young
Group Vice President of Golfless than a yearno data0.0046%
$ 403.1k
3.2yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: TTC's management team is considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Richard Olson
CEO & Chairman10.3yrsUS$8.44m0.058%
$ 5.1m
D. Koch
Independent Director10.1yrsUS$261.77k0.019%
$ 1.7m
Gary Ellis
Lead Independent Director19.9yrsUS$288.23k0.032%
$ 2.8m
Jeffrey Harmening
Independent Director7.2yrsUS$265.73k0.023%
$ 2.0m
James O'Rourke
Independent Director13.8yrsUS$267.90k0.020%
$ 1.7m
Eric Hansotia
Independent Director4.2yrsUS$252.73k0.0083%
$ 728.8k
Dianne Craig
Independent Director2.3yrsUS$258.27k0.0062%
$ 547.5k
Joyce Mullen
Independent Director7.2yrsUS$252.73k0.000080%
$ 7.0k
Jill Pemberton
Independent Director4.2yrsUS$278.27k0.014%
$ 1.2m
7.2yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: TTC's board of directors are considered experienced (7.2 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/26 16:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/01/30
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

The Toro Company is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Timothy WojsBaird
Ross GilardiBofA Global Research
Michael WherleyBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)