Toast Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Toast (NYSE: TOST) released its Q1 Restaurant Trends Report, indicating significant changes in the U.S. restaurant industry. On-premise dining saw a remarkable 46% growth compared to Q1 2021, while takeout and delivery dropped 7%. The Western U.S. region performed the best, achieving 38% growth. Major cities like San Francisco and New York reported up to 57% growth in gross merchandise value. Despite challenges like labor shortages and rising input prices, the report highlights resilience in the industry as tipping remains steady across various restaurant types.

Toast (NYSE: TOST), a leading digital technology platform for restaurants, will present at two upcoming investor conferences. The first is the J.P. Morgan 50th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 24, 2022, at 10:50 am ET in Boston, MA. The second is the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 8, 2022, at 12:40 pm CT in Chicago, IL. Webcasts of these presentations will be available on Toast's Investor Relations website. For further details about the company and its SaaS products, visit www.toasttab.com.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has renewed its strategic partnership with US Foods (NYSE: USFD), enhancing their commitment to the restaurant industry. This partnership focuses on providing technology solutions to restaurant owners, aimed at saving time, boosting revenue, and improving customer experience. Toast's Chairman and CEO, Chris Comparato, emphasized the alignment of both companies in their mission to support restaurants. US Foods praised Toast for its innovative solutions crucial for their CHECK Business Tools program, which serves around 250,000 clients across the US.

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.