Toast (TOST) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Toast, Inc. is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that delivers integrated point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software solutions. Designed specifically for the full-service and quick-service restaurant industry, the company’s platform enables restaurateurs to manage orders, payments, and customer interactions in real time. Its end-to-end technology stack covers everything from front-of-house POS terminals and handheld ordering devices to kitchen display systems and self-service kiosks.

In addition to POS functionality, Toast offers a suite of software modules and add-on services. These include online ordering and delivery integrations, gift card and loyalty program management, inventory tracking, and advanced reporting and analytics. The platform also supports back-office operations with payroll and human resources tools, enabling restaurant operators to streamline labor management, timekeeping, and team communication within a single interface.

Founded in 2011 by Steve Fredette and Aman Narang, Toast launched its first product in 2013 and quickly expanded its footprint across the United States. Headquartered in Boston, the company serves a wide range of independent restaurants, multi-unit chains, and franchise groups. Toast has built strategic partnerships with third-party delivery providers, financial institutions, and technology vendors to further enhance its ecosystem and extend its offerings to new markets and customer segments.

Since its initial public offering in 2021, Toast has continued to invest in innovation and platform enhancements. Under the leadership of CEO Chris Comparato, the company is focused on advancing digital ordering, contactless payment solutions, and AI-driven insights to help restaurateurs optimize operations and engage diners more effectively. Toast’s ongoing product development and strategic acquisitions aim to reinforce its position as a leading technology partner for the restaurant industry’s digital transformation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $43.22 to $45.02
• 50-Day Range: $35.18 to $45.16
• 52-Week Range: $22.10 to $45.56
• Volume: 9.45 million shs
• Average Volume: 6.72 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $22.33 billion
• P/E Ratio: 194.91
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $41.21
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Toast Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Toast scored higher than 58% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 359th out of 653 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Toast has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Toast has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 64.10%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Toast are expected to grow by 64.10% in the coming year, from $0.39 to $0.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Toast is 194.91, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.87.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Toast is 194.91, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Toast has a P/B Ratio of 13.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.65% of the float of Toast has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Toast has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Toast has recently decreased by 3.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Toast does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Toast does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.65% of the float of Toast has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Toast has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Toast has recently decreased by 3.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.03

News Sentiment

Toast has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Toast this week, compared to 17 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 28 people have searched for TOST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -3% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

14 people have added Toast to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Toast insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $22,443,551.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

13.32% of the stock of Toast is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

82.91% of the stock of Toast is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TOST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TOST shares performed this year?

Toast's stock was trading at $36.45 at the start of the year. Since then, TOST shares have increased by 23.0% and is now trading at $44.83.

How were Toast's earnings last quarter?

Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 19th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.32 billion. Toast had a net margin of 3.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.01%.
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When did Toast IPO?

Toast (TOST) raised $685 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, September 22nd 2021. The company issued 21,739,131 shares at $30.00-$33.00 per share.

Who are Toast's major shareholders?

Toast's top institutional investors include Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC (0.43%), Trinity Financial Advisors LLC, Harbor Investment Advisory LLC and Garde Capital Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Technology Investment Dining G, Stephen Fredette, Richard Kent Bennett, Aman Narang, Paul D Bell, Brian R Elworthy, David Yuan, Christopher P Comparato, Elena Gomez, Mark J Hawkins, Jonathan Vassil, James Michael Matlock, Susan Chapman-Hughes, Deval L Patrick and Bessemer Venture Partners Ix L.
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How do I buy shares of Toast?

Shares of TOST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Toast own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Toast investors own include Enovix (ENVX), Rambus (RMBS), Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA), COMPASS Pathways (CMPS), Globant (GLOB), Saia (SAIA) and Luminar Technologies (LAZR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/19/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TOST
• CIK: 1650164
• Web: pos.toasttab.com
• Phone: 617-297-1005
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 5,700
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $41.21
• High Stock Price Target: $50.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $28.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 24 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.23
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 194.91
• Forward P/E Ratio: 114.95
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $19 million
• Net Margins: 3.04%
• Pretax Margin: 3.10%
• Return on Equity: 11.01%
• Return on Assets: 6.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.51
• Quick Ratio: 2.38

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.96 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.50
• Cash Flow: $0.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 139.63
• Book Value: $3.28 per share
• Price / Book: 13.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 498,000,000
• Free Float: 431,666,000
• Market Cap: $22.33 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.00