Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Monday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Toll Brothers’ Q1 2028 earnings at $2.47 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $16.60 EPS.

TOL has been the subject of several other reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Toll Brothers from $161.00 to $141.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Toll Brothers from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Toll Brothers from $183.00 to $181.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Toll Brothers in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Toll Brothers from $145.00 to $144.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Toll Brothers has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $155.87.

Toll Brothers Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of TOL stock opened at $161.63 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $142.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $137.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 4.38 and a quick ratio of 0.64. The company has a market cap of $15.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.92, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.47. Toll Brothers has a 1 year low of $86.67 and a 1 year high of $162.16.

Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, December 8th. The construction company reported $4.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.88 by ($0.30). Toll Brothers had a return on equity of 16.74% and a net margin of 12.28%.The business had revenue of $3.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.63 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Toll Brothers will post 13.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Toll Brothers Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, January 9th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 9th. Toll Brothers’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.37%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Toll Brothers news, Director Paul E. Shapiro sold 3,965 shares of Toll Brothers stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.68, for a total transaction of $581,586.20. Following the transaction, the director owned 118,680 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,407,982.40. The trade was a 3.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.37% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Toll Brothers

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wiser Advisor Group LLC purchased a new position in Toll Brothers during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Ramirez Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Toll Brothers in the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Toll Brothers during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in Toll Brothers in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. purchased a new position in Toll Brothers during the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. 91.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Toll Brothers News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Toll Brothers this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TOL reached a 52‑week high, signaling strong investor interest and momentum into the stock. Toll Brothers stock hits 52-week high at 162.07 USD
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded TOL from “strong sell” to “hold” (and has slightly raised near‑term EPS forecasts), removing a bearish signal and reducing downside sentiment among some investors. Zacks upgrade / TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Toll Brothers announced multiple new luxury communities and model home openings (Argyle, TX; Chapel Hill, NC; Nolensville, TN; new designs in Cumming, GA), which supports future order flow, backlog expansion and long‑term revenue visibility. Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Argyle, Texas Chapel Oaks Model Home Grand Opening Sagebrook by Toll Brothers in Nolensville, TN New Home Designs in Jason’s Walk, GA
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a preview of Wall Street’s estimates and key metrics ahead of TOL’s fiscal Q1 results—analysts are watching margins, closings and order trends that will influence the stock after the print. Seeking Clues to Toll Brothers (TOL) Q1 Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and retail interest have increased—TOL appeared on trending lists and investor screens, which can amplify moves into earnings. Why TOL is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Toll Brothers is scheduled to report earnings next week; the results (and management commentary on backlog, cancellations and margins) are the most likely near‑term catalysts. Toll Brothers (TOL) to Release Earnings

About Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers, Inc is a publicly traded homebuilding company that focuses on designing and constructing luxury residential properties. The company’s core business encompasses a broad range of housing products, including custom single-family homes, upscale condominium communities and rental apartment ventures. Toll Brothers emphasizes high-end finishes and architectural craftsmanship, positioning itself in the premium segment of the U.S. housing market.

In addition to traditional homebuilding, Toll Brothers operates specialized divisions to address evolving consumer preferences.