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May 01, 2020

Toro Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Toro's Q2 2020 earnings were impacted by COVID-19, but residential segment growth and acquisitions partially offset the negative effects.

Key Takeaways

Toro Company reported a decrease in net sales by 3.4% year-over-year to $929.4 million, driven by COVID-19 impacts. Diluted EPS was reported at $0.91, with an adjusted EPS of $0.92. The residential segment saw growth of 12.9%, bolstered by mass retail strength and strong retail demand. The company maintains a strong liquidity position of approximately $800 million.

Net sales decreased by 3.4% year-over-year due to COVID-19 impacts.

Reported diluted EPS was $0.91, and adjusted EPS was $0.92.

Residential segment sales increased by 12.9% due to strong retail demand.

Company maintains a strong liquidity position of approximately $800 million.

Total Revenue
$929M
Previous year: $962M
-3.4%
EPS
$0.92
Previous year: $1.17
-21.4%
Gross Profit
$307M
Previous year: $321M
-4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$200M
Previous year: $180M
+11.1%
Free Cash Flow
$78.8M
Previous year: $119M
-33.6%
Total Assets
$2.81B
Previous year: $2.47B
+14.0%

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Toro Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Toro Company withdrew its guidance due to the uncertainties involved with the COVID-19 pandemic and will not be providing detailed financial quarterly or full-year guidance until visibility into market conditions has improved. The company anticipates current market trends will continue throughout the fiscal year, including customer budget constraints and cash preservation and a preference for repairs and deferrals over new equipment purchases in the professional segment, as well as higher demand in the residential segment. The company expects the most pronounced year-over-year sales and EPS percentage declines in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and negative year-over-year fourth quarter sales and EPS growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Easing of COVID-19 pressures anticipated heading into fiscal 2021.
  • Optimistic about company strength and ability to drive long-term growth through innovation and superior customer service.
  • Portfolio reflects customer and product diversity, scale, and a foundation of essential global operations.
  • Concentration on controlling what can be controlled.
  • Focus on key strategic priorities of accelerating profitable growth, driving productivity and operational excellence, and empowering people.

Challenges Ahead

  • Customer budget constraints and cash preservation.
  • Preference for repairs and deferrals over new equipment purchases in the professional segment.
  • Most pronounced year-over-year sales and EPS percentage declines expected in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
  • Negative year-over-year fourth quarter sales and EPS growth expected.
  • Uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income