Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Founded in 1896, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TR) develops, manufactures and sells confectionery in the United States and internationally. The company’s products are sold under trademarks including Tootsie Roll®, Tootsie Pop®, Dots®, Junior Mints®, Charleston Chew®, Sugar Babies® and Andes® Mints, among others. Over its more than a century in business, Tootsie Roll Industries has broadened its portfolio to include lollipops, gum and mint confections, as well as sugar-free and specialty formulations tailored to evolving consumer tastes.

Tootsie Roll Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, utilizing proprietary processes to ensure consistent quality across a diverse range of candy shapes, textures and flavors. Its distribution network spans national and regional grocery chains, drug stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, vending operators and online retail platforms. By combining traditional packaging with seasonal and promotional offerings, the company maintains strong relationships with retailers and delivers reliable supply to end consumers.

With exports to more than 75 countries, Tootsie Roll Industries serves North America, Latin America, Europe and select markets in the Middle East and Asia. The company has expanded its global footprint through partnerships with local distributors and targeted marketing efforts, adapting product lines to regional preferences. Its focused brand portfolio supports ongoing investment in research and development, helping drive innovation in flavors, packaging formats and seasonal assortments that resonate across diverse markets.

Tootsie Roll Industries remains a family-guided enterprise, with leadership committed to long-term growth and operational stability. Ellen Gordon, appointed chief executive officer after a twenty-year tenure overseeing finance and operations, leads the board in balancing heritage branding with selective innovation. Under her direction, the company upholds its legacy of quality confections while emphasizing responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship and community engagement—an approach that has sustained resilience through changing market dynamics.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $34.22 to $35.23
• 50-Day Range: $32.12 to $36.01
• 52-Week Range: $26.78 to $36.25
• Volume: 146,339 shs
• Average Volume: 180,488 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.54 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.48
• Dividend Yield: 1.04%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Tootsie Roll Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Tootsie Roll Industries scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 149th out of 153 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Tootsie Roll Industries.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries is 28.48, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries is 28.48, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Tootsie Roll Industries has a P/B Ratio of 2.92. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

18.32% of the float of Tootsie Roll Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Tootsie Roll Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Tootsie Roll Industries has recently increased by 36.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Tootsie Roll Industries pays a meaningful dividend of 1.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Tootsie Roll Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries is 29.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.07

Percentage of Shares Shorted

18.32% of the float of Tootsie Roll Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Tootsie Roll Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Tootsie Roll Industries has recently increased by 36.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Tootsie Roll Industries this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Tootsie Roll Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

60.85% of the stock of Tootsie Roll Industries is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 14.28% of the stock of Tootsie Roll Industries is held by institutions.

TR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TR shares performed this year?

Tootsie Roll Industries' stock was trading at $32.33 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, TR shares have increased by 7.5% and is now trading at $34.77.

How were Tootsie Roll Industries' earnings last quarter?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TR) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 24th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. The business earned $146.52 million during the quarter. Tootsie Roll Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.29% and a net margin of 12.53%.

Does Tootsie Roll Industries have any subsidiaries?

Tootsie Roll Industries subsidiaries include Concord Confections, Andes Candies, Warner-Lambert (Candy Division), The Charms Company, Cella's Confections, The Candy Corporation, Andes Candies LLC, and more.

Who are Tootsie Roll Industries' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Tootsie Roll Industries include Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.08%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.01%).
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How do I buy shares of Tootsie Roll Industries?

Shares of TR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Tootsie Roll Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Tootsie Roll Industries investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Walmart (WMT), Netflix (NFLX), Alphabet (GOOG) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/10 Dividend: 6/18/2025
• Record date for 7/10 Dividend: 6/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/10/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FOOD - CONFECTNRY
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TR
• CIK: 98677
• Web: www.tootsie.com
• Phone: (773) 838-3400
• Fax: 773-838-3534
• Employees: 2,300
• Year Founded: 1896

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.22
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.48
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $86.83 million
• Net Margins: 12.53%
• Pretax Margin: 18.26%
• Return on Equity: 10.29%
• Return on Assets: 7.85%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.21
• Quick Ratio: 2.98

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $715.53 million
• Price / Sales: 3.55
• Cash Flow: $1.46 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.79
• Book Value: $11.91 per share
• Price / Book: 2.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 72,990,000
• Free Float: 28,574,000
• Market Cap: $2.54 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.40