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Price at last available close
$34.54
−$3.24 (-8.58%) 1M
2026-10-27
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Primary reporting period: 2025-12-31 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is a long-standing confectionery business that produces and markets a wide variety of sweet treats. Its operations extend across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous other countries worldwide. The company is renowned for an extensive lineup of popular brands, such as Tootsie Roll, Tootsie Pops, Child's Play, Caramel Apple Pops, Charms, Blow-Pop, Charms Mini Pops, Cella's, Dots, Junior Mints, Charleston Chew, Sugar Daddy, Sugar Babies, Andes, Fluffy Stuff, Dubble Bubble, Razzles, Cry Baby, NIK-L-NIP, and Tutsi Pop.
How they make money
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of confectionery products. The company operates as a single business segment, selling its products primarily to wholesale distributors, large retail chains, and other food industry customers.
Products & services
The company produces a variety of confectionery products including Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Charleston Chew, Andes, and Dubble Bubble.
Brands & revenue mix
Tootsie Roll
Flagship confectionery brand.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Tootsie Pops
Popular lollipop brand.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Charms
Confectionery brand including Blow-Pops.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Dots
Gumdrop candy brand.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Junior Mints
Chocolate mint candy brand.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Revenue share is not unit sales or a best-seller ranking. Parent brands and included sub-brands can overlap; do not add overlapping rows.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
No quantified customer-concentration disclosure is available in the current saved research.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Raw material and packaging suppliers — The company relies on various suppliers for raw materials such as sugar, corn syrup, and packaging materials; specific supplier names are not disclosed.Source
Strengths
Over 125 years of experience in the confectionery industrySource
Ownership of principal manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilitiesSource
Risks
Dependence on raw material costs and availabilitySource
Operational risks associated with manufacturing facilitiesSource
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
44
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
73
Strong
Financial Strength
82
Business Quality / Moat
59
Management
97
Growth Quality
34
Risk / Durability
97
Great Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
21
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
28/100
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
•Balance-sheet / debt profile scores strongly
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for TR
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•Can TR maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is TR's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•How is TR likely to use its cash advantage: reinvestment, acquisitions, debt reduction, dividends or buybacks?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify TR's current valuation?
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Dividend history reported
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Historical repurchase activity
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Over 125 years of experience in the confectionery industry.
+Ownership of principal manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Food Confectioners industry.
−Dependence on raw material costs and availability.
−Operational risks associated with manufacturing facilities.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Weak44/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Elite
93
Debt Cost3.2%
Debt Reduction YoY6.1%
Debt / Equity0.01x
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Revenue
Poor
12
Revenue YoY0.3%
Revenue CAGR-2.4%
Net Margin13.0%
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Asset
Weak
44
Asset Growth YoY9.3%
Liquidation/Share$13.06
Net Assets/MCap0.48x
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Capital
Poor
23
Earnings Yield3.7%
Buyback Yield0.8%
Debt Cost3.2%
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Management
Elite
97
ROIC8.3%
ROE10.0%
ROA7.5%
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Moat
Fair
59
EPS Growth10.4%
FCF/Share Growth5.0%
Rev/Share Growth4.6%
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Valuation
Poor
16
Intrinsic Value$16.67
Value Reference$10.00
MOS-107.1%
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Buffett
Fair
57
Revenue12
Moat59
Valuation16
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MOS
Poor
0
MOS %-107.1%
Value Reference$10.00
Deep Discount Reference$6.67
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Financial
Weak
43
Interest Coverage229.9x
ROIC8.3%
FCF Yield3.7%
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Master
Poor
39
Financial43
Valuation16
Debt93
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Resilience
Strong
83
Survival Years1.4 yrs
Current Ratio3.27x
FCF Margin13.2%
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Score Changes
3 historical score records available
Previous Score
43
Oct 1, 2026
Change
+0.4
points
Current Score
44
Oct 28, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue+0.5
Debt0
Assets+1.3
Capital+3.0
Management0
Moat0
Valuation0
Buffett+0.3
TR increased 0.4 points because Capital improved by 3 points.
Positive Contributors
+ Capital improved by 3 points
Projected Score
Projected Score
41
Projected Change
-3.0 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest decline of approximately 3.0 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
$734.7M
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Cost of Revenue
$478.4M
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Gross Profit
$256.3M
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Research & Development
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SG&A Expenses
$111.8M
$157.5M
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Operating Expenses
$166.1M
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EBITDA
$149.8M
$156.8M
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Operating Income
$90.2M
$102.8M
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Interest Expense
$447K
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Income Before Tax
$129.8M
$137.2M
$126.9M
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Income Tax Expense
$34.4M
$37.3M
$40.1M
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Net Income
$95.5M
$100.1M
$86.8M
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Basic EPS
$1.30
$1.37
$1.18
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Basic Shares
75.03M
72.91M
73.46M
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Diluted Shares
75.03M
72.91M
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Estimated earnings date:A future estimated earnings date is not currently available.
Jun 30, 2026Q2FY2026
Revenue
$154.2M
Estimate unavailable.
Revenue Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
EPS
$0.18
Estimate unavailable.
EPS Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
Debt Change
+12.1%
Cash Change
-48.5%
Margin Change
-2.7 pp
Debt and cash show percentage changes versus the comparison period; margin shows the change in percentage points (pp). These are company-wide changes, not per-share amounts.
Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Weakened
Margins contracted
Cash position declined
Debt increased
Potential Score Impact
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Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue declined 0.6%. EPS declined 25.0%. Cash declined 48.5%. Total debt increased 12.1%. Net income margin declined by 2.7 percentage points.
Earnings-Call Transcript
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