Paul Bell Acquires Toast, Inc. Shares

Paul Bell purchased 5,256 shares of Toast, Inc. on June 12, 2026.

Written by EarningsIQ · Published Jun 16, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT

Key Points

On June 12, 2026, Paul Bell bought 5,256 shares of Toast, Inc., reflecting insider confidence.
Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST) trades at $25.05 with a market cap of $14.53 billion and a P/E ratio of 37.39.
Analysts like Piper Sandler and Truist Securities maintain a 'buy' rating, with price targets up to $38.

Paul Bell, an insider at Toast, Inc., acquired 5,256 shares of the company on June 12, 2026. This purchase was not made under a pre-planned trading program, suggesting a personal decision to increase his stake in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Toast, Inc.

FMR LLC increased its holdings in Toast by 1,926,185 shares, bringing its total to 31,731,204 shares valued at approximately $841.19 million. Meanwhile, Capital International Investors reduced its position by 14,788,186 shares, now holding 30,603,273 shares worth about $811.19 million. BlackRock, Inc. also added 264,761 shares, ending with 27,164,813 shares valued at $720.14 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both established positions with 22,063,096 shares and 20,258,557 shares, respectively, valued at $584.89 million and $537.05 million. AllianceBernstein L.P. significantly boosted its stake by 8,842,108 shares, totaling 18,173,374 shares valued at $645.34 million.

Toast, Inc. Stock Snapshot

Shares of Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST) traded at $25.05. The company has a market capitalization of $14.53 billion and a P/E ratio of 37.39, with a forward P/E of 14.76. Toast's stock has seen a 52-week low of $22.26 and a high of $49.66, with a 50-day moving average of $26.13 and a 200-day moving average of $32.06. The company maintains a current ratio of 2.44, a quick ratio of 1.79, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85.

Recent Earnings

In its latest earnings report, Toast, Inc. posted revenue of $6.45 billion, reflecting growth of 21.9%. The company achieved a net margin of 6.39% and a return on equity of 22.5%. Earnings per share were reported at $0.67. The next earnings announcement is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Toast, Inc.

On June 12, 2026, several insiders were active in the market. Paul Bell purchased 5,256 shares, while Patrick Deval bought 8,888 shares and sold 5,256 shares on the same day. Anutthara Bharadwaj also acquired 8,888 shares. None of these transactions were part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 11, 2026, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Toast, Inc. with a 'buy' rating and a $32 price target. Other analysts, such as DA Davidson and Truist Securities, maintained their ratings with targets of $28 and $30, respectively. The consensus among 25 analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $33.88.

About Toast, Inc.

Toast, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software solutions for the restaurant industry. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that includes point-of-sale systems, payroll and team management, and financial technology solutions. Founded in 2011, Toast serves clients in the United States and internationally, and is led by CEO Mr. Aman Narang.

Bottom Line

Paul Bell's recent purchase of Toast, Inc. shares suggests confidence in the company's prospects. Toast's robust market position and innovative solutions in the restaurant sector have attracted positive attention from analysts, with several maintaining 'buy' ratings. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect current intentions.