Tootsie Roll Industries

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Market cap $3.06B

Overview Fund Activity

42.00 USD

+0.40

0.96%

At close Updated Sep 18, 10:14 AM EDT

1 day

0.96%

5 days

5.82%

1 month

7.89%

3 months

24.15%

6 months

34.1%

Year to date

32.66%

1 year

33.5%

5 years

61.17%

10 years

83.33%

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

Consumer Staples Confectioners

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 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

69% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 88 | Existing positions reduced: 52

23% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $365M [Q1] → $450M (+$84.6M) [Q2]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 173 [Q1] → 190 (+17) [Q2]

3.93% more ownership

Funds ownership: 28.12% [Q1] → 32.05% (+3.93%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs

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Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs

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.

Tootsie Roll: Hold On To This Gem

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Tootsie Roll Posts 12% Profit Gain in Q2

Tootsie Roll Posts 12% Profit Gain in Q2

Tootsie Roll Posts 12% Profit Gain in Q2

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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.

This Hidden Dividend King Just Hit a New 52-Week High

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.

Tootsie Roll Industries: Sweet And Sour

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.

Tootsie Roll: How Sweet It Is

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.

Protect Your Portfolio With Tootsie Rolls

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