The Toro Company, based in Minnesota, produces turf and landscape equipment along with snow and ice management products under brands such as Toro, Exmark, BOSS, and Ditch Witch. The stock has rallied enough that most analyst targets no longer point to significant consensus upside. I reviewed four current targets: Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $120 target in September 2026; DA Davidson kept a Buy at $115 after a small trim; Northland Securities held at $100; and Robert W. Baird stayed Neutral at $100. The range runs from $100 to $120 with a mean near $109, right at the recent share price. The average of the two higher targets sits around $118, still short of a full 10% premium. That is why the $120 level here is treated as a discussion point rather than a broad consensus figure. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
With shares near $109, a move to $120 would require about a 10% gain, which is modest in the broader market. The route would likely involve first clearing the 52-week high near $111, then the $118 zone from the 2021 record, before testing $120. Reaching that level would hinge on steady professional demand, further margin improvement, and investors applying a higher multiple to fiscal 2027 earnings.
Toro’s professional segment, which drives most revenue, has held up well in golf, grounds, and underground construction. The latest quarter showed sales up 8.4% year over year to $1.23 billion and EPS of $1.33 that slightly beat estimates. Management raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $4.60–$4.65. The AMP cost-reduction effort aims for roughly $100 million in annual savings and an adjusted operating margin near 14%. Largely U.S.-based manufacturing helps limit tariff exposure. A $0.39 quarterly dividend and forward P/E around 20 provide some valuation support if earnings remain steady.
The main challenge is that much of the rally has already occurred. After rising roughly 20% over the prior year, the stock has reached the average analyst target, so most see limited further room. Residential demand stays soft, and margins face headwinds from tariffs, input costs, and spending on automation. Weather sensitivity and interest-rate exposure in the turf and irrigation markets add volatility. A guidance miss at the next earnings report could also put pressure on the $120 level.
Technically, TTC remains in an uptrend but sits at an important inflection point. The 52-week range is roughly $68 to $111, with the long-standing record high near $118 from 2021 just below the $120 round number. The $100 area has served as a psychological floor, while $111 and $118 mark the next clear resistance before $120. A sustained close above $111 would signal a fresh 52-week high and open the door to the prior record.
Analyst targets typically look out about 12 months, and the four reviewed here were issued between June and September 2026. Investors should watch the next quarterly release, expected around mid-December 2026, for updates on fiscal 2026 guidance and early views on fiscal 2027. Other items include any changes in ratings or targets, residential sell-through trends, cost-savings progress, tariff news, and interest-rate developments. The November 2026 leadership transition also merits attention.
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Whether TTC can reach $120 ultimately depends on extending a rally that has already absorbed most of the Street’s implied upside. The $120 level combines the most bullish current target with the stock’s 2021 high and would require roughly a 10% move from about $109. Professional demand, raised guidance, and cost discipline provide support, while an already-re-rated valuation, soft residential trends, and an analyst range whose average sits at the current price represent the main hurdles. The next earnings report and fiscal 2027 outlook will be the clearest tests ahead.
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The 10-day moving average for TTC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 02, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 69%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 13, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TTC as a result. In 50 of 94 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.
TTC moved above its 50-day moving average on October 12, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +3.06% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TTC advanced for three days, in 172 of 299 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 112 of 170 cases where TTC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 66%.
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 8 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 11 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TTC declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.
TTC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 19 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TTC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 75 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. TTC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 69, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 90 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: TTC's P/B Ratio (7.648) is slightly higher than the industry average of (3.189). P/E Ratio (28.713) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.389). TTC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.874) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.020). Dividend Yield (0.014) settles around the average of (0.017) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.890) is also within normal values, averaging (2.217).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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