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Aug 04, 2023

Toro Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Toro's third quarter results were impacted by lower-than-expected homeowner demand for lawn care solutions, while construction, and golf and grounds markets showed continued strength.

Key Takeaways

The Toro Company reported a decrease in net sales to $1.08 billion compared to $1.16 billion in the same period last year. Reported diluted EPS was ($0.14), including non-cash impairment charges. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.95, compared to $1.19 in the comparable period of fiscal 2022. The company revised its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $4.05 to $4.10.

Net sales for the third quarter were $1.08 billion, a decrease of 7% compared to the same period in fiscal 2022.

Reported diluted EPS for the third quarter was ($0.14), which includes non-cash impairment charges.

Adjusted diluted EPS for the third quarter was $0.95, compared to $1.19 in the comparable period of fiscal 2022.

The company announced a new strategic partnership with Lowe’s.

Total Revenue
$1.08B
Previous year: $1.16B
-6.8%
EPS
$0.95
Previous year: $1.19
-20.2%
Gross Margin
34.4%
Previous year: 34.5%
-0.3%
Operating Margin
-1.8%
Previous year: 14%
-112.9%
Gross Profit
$372M
Previous year: $400M
-6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$148M
Previous year: $232M
-36.1%
Free Cash Flow
$57.4M
Previous year: $71.9M
-20.2%
Total Assets
$3.59B
Previous year: $3.44B
+4.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects net sales similar to slightly higher than the prior fiscal year, and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.05 to $4.10 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued supply chain stabilization.
  • Leveraging existing manufacturing footprint to implement incremental, flexible production capacity.
  • New strategic partnership with Lowe’s to bolster market presence.
  • Strong brands.
  • Innovative new product pipeline and extensive distribution networks.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued macro factors affecting third quarter results.
  • Incremental manufacturing inefficiencies as production is further aligned to demand.
  • Elevated dealer field inventories of lawn care solutions.
  • Higher floorplanning expense than originally anticipated.
  • Macro dynamics and weather patterns exacerbating rebalancing of homeowner demand.

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