Tootsie Roll Q4 revenue rises

Tootsie Roll Industries

12/02/2026 16:08

Overview

Candy maker's Q4 2025 revenue rose 2% yr/yr

Q4 2025 net earnings increased 28% yr/yr

Company cites higher input costs and tariffs impacting margins

Outlook

Company expects lower cocoa costs in late 2026 and into 2027

Company anticipates cost reductions from rescinded cocoa tariffs in 2026

Tootsie Roll invests in plant operations to meet new demands and improve efficiencies

Result Drivers

MARKETING AND SALES - Successful marketing and sales programs contributed to higher sales in Q4 2025, according to Chairman Ellen R. Gordon

INPUT COSTS - Higher input costs, especially for cocoa and chocolate, impacted margins despite price increases to mitigate these costs

TARIFF IMPACT - Tariffs on foreign ingredients increased costs in 2025, but cocoa tariffs were rescinded, potentially reducing costs in 2026

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 EPS
$0.40


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