Toast, Inc. (TOST) Sees Optimistic Price Target and Increased Institutional Interest

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Feb 16, 2026

• Harshita Rawat from Bernstein sets a price target of $39 for Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST), indicating a potential upside of 42.7%.
• ABN Amro Investment Solutions increases its stake in Toast by 14.6%, now holding 157,430 shares.
• Other institutional investors, including Quent Capital LLC and RiverPark Advisors LLC, have acquired new positions in TOST, showing growing confidence in the company.

Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST) is a prominent player in the restaurant technology sector, providing point-of-sale and management systems to streamline operations for food service businesses. The company competes with other tech firms in the hospitality industry, aiming to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

On February 16, 2026, Harshita Rawat from Bernstein set a price target of $39 for TOST, suggesting a potential upside of 42.7% from its current price of $27.33. This optimistic outlook is supported by increased institutional interest, as ABN Amro Investment Solutions recently boosted its stake in Toast by 14.6%, now holding 157,430 shares valued at approximately $5.7 million.

Other institutional investors are also showing confidence in Toast. Quent Capital LLC, RiverPark Advisors LLC, and Alpine Bank Wealth Management have each acquired new positions in the company, valued at around $30,000. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC has also taken a new stake, indicating growing interest in TOST among investors.

The stock price of TOST is currently $27.33, reflecting a 4.55% increase or $1.19. Throughout the day, the stock has fluctuated between $26.71 and $28.50. Over the past year, TOST has seen a high of $49.66 and a low of $25.91, highlighting its volatility in the market.

Toast's market capitalization stands at approximately $16.1 billion, with a trading volume of 31.3 million shares today. This level of activity and market interest underscores the company's significant presence in the restaurant technology sector.