Tootsie Roll Q4 revenue rises
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Company anticipates cost reductions from rescinded cocoa tariffs in 2026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TARIFF IMPACT - Tariffs on foreign ingredients increased costs in 2025, but cocoa tariffs were rescinded, potentially reducing costs in 2026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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