News Releases

18 Aug 2011

The Toro Company Reports 2011 Third Quarter Results

Quarterly sales up 9 percent to a record $501 million Worldwide shipments of golf equipment increase on strength of new products Net earnings per share for the quarter up 10 percent to $1.11 Company reaffirms full-year guidance BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company

11 Aug 2011

The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2011 Third Quarter Results

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it will release its fiscal 2011 third quarter results on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at approximately 7:30 a.m. CDT. The company will also hold its investor earnings call on that day.

29 Jul 2011

Toro Board of Directors Elects Renee Peterson as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jul 29, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has elected Renee J. Peterson to the offices of vice president, finance and chief financial officer, effective as of August 22, 2011. Peterson will report to Michael J.

27 Jun 2011

The Toro Company Acquires Lawn Solutions Commercial Products, Inc.

Acquisition adds key product categories to support Toro's position in turf renovation BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jun 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it has acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative turf renovation

19 May 2011

The Toro Company Reports 2011 Second Quarter Results

Quarterly sales increase 12 percent driven by professional businesses Improved golf market fuels worldwide demand for turf equipment and irrigation systems Net earnings per share for the quarter up over 40 percent to $1.88 Company takes first step towards Destination 2014 goals BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,

17 May 2011

The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. This dividend is payable on July 8, 2011 to shareholders of record on June 17, 2011.

12 May 2011

The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Results

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it will release its fiscal 2011 second quarter results on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at approximately 7:30 a.m. CDT. The company will also hold its investor earnings call on that day.

30 Mar 2011

Steve Wolfe to Retire as CFO of The Toro Company

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Mar 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that Steve Wolfe, vice president of finance and chief financial officer, plans to retire after 27 years with the company. Wolfe will continue to serve as vice president and CFO until his retirement on

15 Mar 2011

The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Announces Results of Annual Shareholder Meeting

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Mar 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share. This dividend is payable on April 11, 2011 to shareholders of record on March 28, 2011.

08 Mar 2011

The Toro Company to Webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Mar 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) will hold its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). A live, listen-only webcast of the meeting will be available at www.thetorocompany.com under

17 Feb 2011

The Toro Company Reports 2011 First Quarter Results

Quarterly sales increased nearly 16 percent fueled by strong growth in all professional businesses Net earnings per share up 66 percent to $0.53 Record level of new products drives early season demand Company raises full-year guidance BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro

10 Feb 2011

The Toro Company Announces Plans for Manufacturing Plant in Eastern Europe

New facility in Romania will produce micro irrigation technologies for agricultural market BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--To meet increasing worldwide demand for precision irrigation in agriculture, The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it is underway with the development of a

10 Feb 2011

The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it will release its fiscal 2011 first quarter results on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST). The company will also hold its investor earnings call on

17 Jan 2011

The Toro Company Acquires Certain Assets of Unique Lighting Systems

Provides entry into outdoor professional lighting market and extends offering to contractors BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jan 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it has acquired certain assets from Unique Lighting Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-quality,

07 Dec 2010

The Toro Company Reports Fiscal 2010 Full Year Results

Quarterly sales increased 17 percent; sales for the year grew 11 percent to $1.7 billion with double-digit growth in both Professional and Residential segments Net earnings per share for the full year increased 61 percent to $2.79 Average net working capital as a percentage of sales driven down to

Our Company

At The Toro Company, we take great pride in helping our customers enrich the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land. Founded in 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf maintenance, snow and ice management, landscape, rental and specialty construction equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.