Where Toast Stands With Analysts

In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for Toast (NYSE:TOST), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	2	2	6	0	0
Last 30D	0	0	1	0	0
1M Ago	0	0	1	0	0
2M Ago	1	0	1	0	0
3M Ago	1	2	3	0	0

Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $28.6, along with a high estimate of $33.00 and a low estimate of $25.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 6.32% increase from the previous average price target of $26.90.

Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration

The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Toast by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
David Koning	Baird	Raises	Neutral	$30.00	$28.00
Jason Kupferberg	B of A Securities	Raises	Neutral	$28.00	$26.00
Will Nance	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Buy	$29.00	$29.00
Tien-Tsin Huang	JP Morgan	Raises	Neutral	$28.00	$25.00
Tien-Tsin Huang	JP Morgan	Lowers	Neutral	$25.00	$26.00
Daniel Perlin	RBC Capital	Maintains	Sector Perform	$27.00	$27.00
Jason Kupferberg	B of A Securities	Lowers	Neutral	$26.00	$28.00
Josh Baer	Morgan Stanley	Raises	Overweight	$30.00	$29.00
Mayank Tandon	Needham	Maintains	Buy	$30.00	$30.00
Dan Dolev	Mizuho	Raises	Outperform	$33.00	$21.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Toast. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
• Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Toast compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.

Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Toast's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.

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Discovering Toast: A Closer Look

Toast is a us-based restaurant technology company that provides point-of-sale, payment processing, and various software services to 120,000 restaurant locations across the United States at the end of June 2024. The firm generates sales from software subscription fees, as a percentage take rate from each financial transaction it processes, from loan origination and servicing fees from its Toast Capital arm, and from hardware installation and professional services. Unlike competitors, Toast intermediates every payment transaction on its platform, processing some $126 billion in gross platform volume in 2023. The firm's product offerings span point-of-sale systems, inventory and payroll management, delivery integration, e-commerce ordering, reservation management, and loyalty programs.

Toast's Economic Impact: An Analysis

Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.

Revenue Growth: Toast's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 26.99%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.

Net Margin: Toast's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.13%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): Toast's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.13%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.

Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.67%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.

Debt Management: Toast's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.03.

Analyst Ratings: What Are They?

Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.

Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.

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