Toll Brothers Announces the Release of New Ranch Home Designs at Aurora Ridge at Great Sky in Canton, Georgia
Rhea-AI Summary
Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) on January 9, 2026 announced two new single-level ranch home designs, the Chatuge Elite and Barnsley Elite, at Aurora Ridge at Great Sky in Canton, Georgia. Each plan offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage with open-concept layouts and expansive primary suites. Homes in the community are priced from the low $500,000s. Aurora Ridge at Great Sky features resort-style amenities including a remodeled clubhouse, three swimming pools, sports courts, playground, walking trails, and a full-time Lifestyle Director. The community sits on the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir and is near downtown Canton. The Aurora Ridge Sales Center is at 1001 Winding Branch Drive; phone 888-686-5542; more info at TollBrothers.com/GA.
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News Market Reaction – TOL
On the day this news was published, TOL gained 7.24%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.0% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 27 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $940M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $13.92B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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TOL was up 0.56% with multiple homebuilder peers also moving higher; momentum scanner shows LEN, MTH, and TMHC up between about 7–9%, pointing to broad strength in residential construction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 | Leadership transition | Neutral | -0.9% | Announced CEO succession with Douglas Yearley shifting to Executive Chairman role. |
| Jan 07 | New community launch | Positive | -0.9% | Announced Vintage Grove luxury community in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. |
| Jan 07 | Community grand opening | Positive | -0.9% | Opened Ledgestone luxury community in Lawrenceville, Georgia with resort-style amenities. |
| Jan 07 | Final home offering | Positive | -0.9% | Announced final quick move-in home at Crosswinds at Nocatee in Florida. |
| Jan 06 | Final home opportunity | Positive | -0.0% | Highlighted final quick move-in home at Fontaine by Toll Brothers in Lake Mary. |
Recent positive community and sales updates often coincided with slightly negative or flat next-day price moves, suggesting limited short-term impact from routine development news.
Over January 6–7, 2026, Toll Brothers issued several growth-oriented updates, including new or final opportunities in Florida and Georgia communities and the upcoming Vintage Grove community in North Carolina, generally highlighting luxury single-family offerings with premium pricing. On January 7, 2026, the company also disclosed a CEO succession plan via 8-K. Despite constructive operational news, shares moved modestly lower or were nearly flat after several of these items, indicating that routine project announcements had limited immediate trading impact before today’s Aurora Ridge design release.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +7.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Toll Brothers’ established uptrend, with shares trading above the 200-day moving average at 123.47. The news adds to a series of recent community and product announcements, reinforcing growth in key Sunbelt and Southeast markets. However, past updates on new communities often saw limited follow-through, so investors have historically weighed such headlines against broader sector forces and the company’s execution across its luxury home pipeline.
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New one-level single-family home designs now available
CANTON, Ga., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the release of two new home designs at Aurora Ridge at Great Sky, a premier community by Toll Brothers in the scenic hills of Cherokee County, Georgia. The two new home designs, the Chatuge Elite and Barnsley Elite, offer single-level living with exceptional features and modern architectural details.
The new home designs feature spacious floor plans with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2-car garages and are thoughtfully crafted to provide ease and convenience, making them ideal for home shoppers in search of ranch-style living within a vibrant community. With open-concept layouts and expansive primary bedroom suites, these homes are designed to enhance comfort and functionality for today’s modern lifestyle. Homes in the community are priced from the low
“Aurora Ridge at Great Sky offers home shoppers an incredible opportunity to enjoy resort-style living in a serene natural setting,” said Eric White, Division President of Toll Brothers in Georgia. “With the addition of the Chatuge Elite and Barnsley Elite plans, we are excited to provide even more options for single-story living in this highly sought-after community.”
Home shoppers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants.
Residents of Aurora Ridge at Great Sky enjoy access to resort-style amenities, including a remodeled clubhouse, three swimming pools, sports courts, a playground, and walking trails. A full-time Lifestyle Director manages a year-round calendar of events, ensuring that there is always something exciting for residents to enjoy. The community’s location on the banks of the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir provides opportunities for outdoor recreation while remaining conveniently close to downtown Canton, with its abundance of restaurants, shops, and events.
The Aurora Ridge at Great Sky Sales Center is located at 1001 Winding Branch Drive, Canton, GA. For more information, call 888-686-5542 or visit TollBrothers.com/GA.
About Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded in 1967 and became a public company in 1986 with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” Toll Brothers builds new homes and communities in over 60 markets across the United States, serving first-time, move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. The Company also operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, landscape, and building components manufacturing businesses.
Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.
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Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com
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