Welcome to our dedicated page for Toast news (Ticker: TOST), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Toast stock.
Toast, Inc. (NYSE: TOST) is a cloud-based, all-in-one digital technology platform built for the restaurant community and broader hospitality sector. The Toast news feed highlights company announcements that cover product innovation, financial performance, partnerships, and community initiatives relevant to restaurant and food and beverage operators.
Recent news has featured the expansion of Toast IQ, the company’s intelligence ecosystem and conversational AI assistant designed as an operator’s “right hand.” Articles describe how Toast IQ uses real-time and historical data from customer locations to surface proactive recommendations, answer complex business questions in plain language, and take actions such as updating menus or adjusting staffing-related settings directly within the Toast platform.
Toast news items also include earnings releases and financial updates, where the company reports metrics such as annualized recurring run-rate, total locations on the platform, and gross payment volume, along with commentary on its SaaS and financial technology solutions. Investors and operators can follow these updates to understand how Toast’s business and platform scale over time.
In addition, the news stream covers strategic partnerships, such as Toast’s multi-year global partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc., and collaborations with The Coca-Cola Company on AI-powered menu optimization features. Stories about programs like the Toast Changemakers initiative provide insight into the company’s community and social impact efforts. This page brings together these developments so readers can track how Toast’s technology, relationships, and restaurant-focused initiatives evolve.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) reported a strong first quarter for 2022, achieving 103% year-over-year growth in subscription revenue and adding over 5,000 net new locations, bringing total locations to approximately 62,000.
Revenue surged 90% year-over-year to $535 million, while Annualized Recurring Run-Rate (ARR) grew 66% to $637 million. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased by 98% to $17.8 billion, and net loss decreased to $23 million from $99 million year-over-year. The company anticipates revenue of $635 million to $665 million for Q2 2022.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) announced the launch of Toast for Hotel Restaurants, a digital solution tailored for hotel restaurant operators aimed at enhancing productivity and guest experience. This system integrates seamlessly with major hotel property management systems, streamlining operations and improving revenue potential. Key features include easy room charge processing, enhanced order accuracy, and reduced wait times. The integration is available for $75 per month and aims to offer a unified guest experience across dining areas.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) will release its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022, on Thursday, May 12, 2022, after U.S. markets close. A conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the news release and call link via the Toast investor relations website. Toast offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed specifically for restaurants, providing software and financial solutions for operations, digital ordering, and team management.
Toast, the all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, launched Toast for Quick Service, a tailored solution for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). This platform aims to enhance sales and guest experience by employing advanced digital tools and payment workflows. Notably, QSRs using Toast saw digital sales growth of nearly 80% and throughput increase by over 20%. The solution includes features such as Toast Mobile Order & Pay, kiosks, and performance insights to streamline operations and adapt to industry challenges.
eCard Systems has expanded its partnership with Toast, enhancing services for restaurants with 2 to 25 locations, primarily in gift card transaction processing and program management. Since their initial collaboration in 2019, they now offer an omnichannel gift card experience including same-day onboarding, transaction reporting, and personalized support. Toast, which combines various management technologies, aims to continue improving customer experiences by collaborating with reliable partners like eCard.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) has appointed Jennifer DiRico as General Manager and Head of International. DiRico has spent six years in leadership roles at Toast, focusing on expanding the company in the U.S. and Europe. Her extensive experience in finance and operations is expected to enhance Toast's ambitions in international markets. CEO Chris Comparato emphasized the opportunity for Toast's platform to serve restaurants globally, while DiRico expressed excitement about applying her expertise to help the company navigate the evolving restaurant landscape.
Toast has released its inaugural Restaurant Trends Report, revealing a 41% year-over-year growth in restaurant sales as of 2021. The report highlights that sales on the Toast platform, which includes about 57,000 locations, have rebounded strongly, with same-store sales rising nearly 6% compared to pre-COVID levels. Notable trends include a 70% increase in on-premise dining and a 59% rise in takeout and delivery sales. Additionally, full-service restaurants outperformed quick-service restaurants, with total sales increasing by 55% year-over-year.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) reported a robust fourth quarter for 2021, with revenue soaring 111% year-over-year to $512 million. The annualized recurring run-rate (ARR) reached $568 million, marking a 74% increase. Gross payment volume (GPV) also surged, hitting $17 billion for the quarter, a 125% increase. However, the net loss for the year deepened to $487 million from $248 million. The outlook for Q1 2022 anticipates revenue between $469 million and $499 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss ranging from $(65) million to $(55) million.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, on February 15, 2022, after U.S. market close. Following the release, a live video webcast will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results, accessible via Toast’s investor relations website. As an all-in-one platform for restaurants, Toast provides software and financial solutions that streamline operations across various service channels. For further details, visit Toast’s investor relations website.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) has appointed Hilarie Koplow-McAdams to its board of directors, effective immediately. With over 30 years of experience in technology, she previously held leadership roles at New Relic, Salesforce, Intuit, and Oracle. Toast's CEO, Chris Comparato, expressed excitement over her joining, emphasizing her strong track record in the tech industry. Koplow-McAdams stated that Toast’s innovative approach and dedication to the restaurant industry align perfectly with her expertise, positioning the company for continued growth.