Tootsie Roll Industries
About: Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
Employees: 2,300
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Funds holding %
of 7,428 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
173% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $984K | Put options by funds: $361K
133% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 35 | Existing positions closed: 15
71% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 87 | Existing positions reduced: 51
23% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $365M [Q1] → $448M (+$82.6M) [Q2]
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 172 [Q1] → 188 (+16) [Q2]
3.79% more ownership
Funds ownership: 28.09% [Q1] → 31.88% (+3.79%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for TR.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Tootsie Roll: Hold On To This Gem
Tootsie Roll boasts a 59-year dividend growth streak, excellent safety metrics, and a nearly 4% yield when including stock dividends. Revenue and earnings have rebounded post-pandemic, but growth is expected to be low single digits due to economic headwinds and input cost inflation. The company has no long-term debt, strong free cash flow, and significant insider ownership, supporting long-term stability and dividend safety.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Tootsie Roll Posts 12% Profit Gain in Q2
Tootsie Roll Posts 12% Profit Gain in Q2
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
June's Dividend Kings: 3 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Dogs
Most Dividend Kings are currently overpriced, but six offer fair value where annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceed their share price. Three top-yield Dividend Kings—Altria, Northwest Natural, and Canadian Utilities—meet the ideal 'dogcatcher' standard for fair pricing and dividend safety. Analyst projections suggest select Dividend Kings could deliver up to 58% total returns by June 2026, with lower volatility than the market overall.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 months ago
This Hidden Dividend King Just Hit a New 52-Week High
Despite commodity cost pressures and competition, Tootsie Roll's niche brand loyalty and sustainable payouts position it as a defensive dividend growth stock.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Tootsie Roll Industries: Sweet And Sour
Tootsie Roll Industries has seen mixed financial performance, with revenue dropping but margins improving due to cost-cutting and higher pricing. Despite cheaper valuations, Tootsie Roll remains relatively pricey compared to peers, justifying a 'hold' rating. The company's net cash position and book value per share have grown, providing liquidity to weather current challenges.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
Tootsie Roll: How Sweet It Is
Tootsie Roll is undervalued with a current P/E ratio of 22.2X, significantly below its historical averages, and a fair value estimate of $40.80. The company has iconic brands, a solid balance sheet with no long-term debt, and performs well during economic downturns. Tootsie Roll offers a 1.21% cash dividend yield and a 3% annual stock dividend, making it attractive for income and dividend growth investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Protect Your Portfolio With Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Roll survived the 1987 stock market crash, 1990 Gulf War, 2000 Dotcom Bust, 2007-09 Great Recession, 2020 Pandemic, and aggressive 2022 Fed tightening with minimal impact. The company's low debt profile, high profit margins, steady operations, and defensive trading characteristics make it an attractive option during market downturns. A 10-year low valuation setup is now available, with financial ratios uncommonly trading at par to discount readings vs. S&P 500.
Neutral
Market Watch
1 year ago
7 trends to watch in the food world — from freeze-dried candy to mushroom coffee
The U.S. has become a nation defined by its taste for all things gourmet, be it high-end coffee or imported olive oil. But what trends will define the future of food?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 year ago
2 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks Likely to Raise Their Dividends This Week
∴ Smart Investors Are Quietly Loading Up on These “Dividend Legends” If you want your portfolio to pay you cash like clockwork, it's time to stop blindly following conventional wisdom like relying on Dividend Aristocrats.
Positive
MarketBeat
1 year ago
3 stocks set to benefit from record Valentine's Day spending
Americans will spend a record $14.2 billion on Valentine's Day cards and gifts this year. That's according to a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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