The Toro Company reported a slight increase in net sales, driven by strong performance in the residential segment and incremental sales from the Venture Products acquisition. The professional segment experienced a decrease in sales due to COVID-19 related impacts. The company's liquidity position remains strong.
Net sales increased by 0.3% year over year to $841 million.
Reported and adjusted diluted EPS were $0.82.
Residential segment net sales increased by 38% due to strong retail demand.
The company maintained a strong liquidity position of nearly $1 billion.
The company anticipates that fiscal 2020 fourth-quarter adjusted EPS would be similar to that of its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter, on higher net sales.
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