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Investing.com - Oppenheimer maintained its Outperform rating and $155.00 price target on Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) stock ahead of the homebuilder’s fiscal third-quarter earnings report. Trading at $133.35, the stock appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, with the company maintaining a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.13.
The investment firm expects Toll Brothers to report fiscal Q3 2025 earnings per share in line with Wall Street consensus forecasts, with forward estimates likely to remain relatively unchanged following the results. With a P/E ratio of 9.83 and strong returns over the past three months, InvestingPro data reveals 8 additional key insights available to subscribers.
Oppenheimer identified key investor debates surrounding the stock, including order trends, volume growth potential for next year, and the sustainability of gross margins in the current housing market environment.
The firm expressed optimism about order trends in the second half of 2025, citing lower mortgage rates and some constructive commentary from other homebuilders as supporting factors. Oppenheimer also noted that Toll Brothers’ strong inventory position, including both backlog and spec homes, should enable volume growth next year.
While Oppenheimer acknowledged that increased land banking activities could pose a risk to gross margins, the firm views 27% as a reasonable gross margin estimate for fiscal year 2026.
In other recent news, Toll Brothers Inc. reported significant developments that have captured the attention of investors. The company announced the appointment of Gregg Ziegler as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2025. This change follows the retirement of Marty Connor, who will stay on as a senior advisor for a year to ensure a smooth transition. Toll Brothers has also set a $500 million notes offering at an interest rate of 5.6%, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes, potentially including debt repayment. S&P Global Ratings upgraded Toll Brothers’ credit rating to ’BBB’ from ’BBB-’, reflecting the company’s solid credit metrics despite challenges in the U.S. housing market. Additionally, JPMorgan adjusted its price target for Toll Brothers to $139 while maintaining a Neutral rating, following the company’s report of 2,900 home closings in the second quarter, surpassing expectations. Toll Brothers reaffirmed its full-year 2025 closings outlook, projecting a 4-7% increase. These developments highlight the company’s strategic financial maneuvers and ongoing efforts to navigate the market landscape.
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