<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains information extracted from the 10-Q, first quarter
filing, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Retained Earnings,
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Exhibit 11.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000737758
<NAME> THE TORO COMPANY
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<FN>
<F1>Total net receivables
<F2>Not included in quarterly financial information
<F3>Total debt
<F4>does not include additional paid in capital
<F5>other income, net
</FN>