TRConsumer Defensive · Confectioners

TR Stock Forecast: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026

$41

+1.69% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap

$3.1B

Ticker Nerd rank

47 / 100

Median analyst target

—

Analysts covering

Total return, dividends reinvested

+3.3%

+7.3%

YTD

+15.6%

+9.8%

From 52W high

−8.5%

From 52W low

+21.5%

$34

$45

52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

TR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026

47 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility

Momentum

Issuance

Quality

Accruals

Growth

Size

Value

Revisions

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

TR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on TR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Target
20 Jan 2016	Wedbush	Initiates	Outperform	$72
9 Dec 2014	JP Morgan	Initiates	Neutral	—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. TR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Estimates

TR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation

Trailing P/E: 32.2×
Price / sales: 4.2×
Price / book: 3.2×
EV / EBITDA: 22.8×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): −0.6%
Earnings growth (YoY): −23.9%
Gross margin: 34.1%
Operating margin: 8.9%
Net margin: 13.0%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 10.3%
Return on assets: 5.5%
Dividend yield: 0.9%

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

TR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConfectioners

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
TRTootsie Roll Industries, Inc.	$3.1B	47
HSYThe Hershey Co.	$37.4B	81
XXITwenty One Capital, Inc.*	$3.1B	3
UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.*	$3.0B	77
MZTIThe Marzetti Co.*	$3.2B	64
FIZZNational Beverage Corp.*	$2.9B	46
LRNStride, Inc.*	$3.5B	62

* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few confectioners companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest TR news & analysis

Tootsie Roll Industries Has Turned From Sweet To Sour (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026negative

Tootsie Roll Industries was downgraded to a soft 'sell' rating due to persistent underperformance versus the S&P 500 and weakening profitability. The company faces margin pressure from elevated cocoa prices, with net income declining despite modest revenue growth and strong domestic sales.

Why it matters — TR watchers would care because the downgrade signals concern over the company's ability to maintain profitability amid rising input costs and an already stretched valuation.

Tootsie Roll: Still A Treat, Just Not At This Price

Seeking Alpha · 26 July 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha reported that Tootsie Roll's recent quarter saw revenue down 1% and EPS drop 21%, pressured by higher cocoa costs, sales timing shifts, and increased trade promotions. The article notes the company remains a defensive, family-run confectioner with a clean balance sheet but trades at premium multiples versus peers.

Why it matters — TR watchers would care because the article highlights near-term earnings pressure from cocoa costs and promotions while affirming the company's defensive characteristics and clean financial position.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about TR stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank TR?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

What is the TR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for TR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has TR stock performed over the past year?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. returned +9.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. do?

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is a prominent player in the confectionery sector, known for producing and marketing a broad range of candy products worldwide.

What is the latest news on TR?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 July 2026): "Tootsie Roll Industries Has Turned From Sweet To Sour (Rating Downgrade)". Tootsie Roll Industries was downgraded to a soft 'sell' rating due to persistent underperformance versus the S&P 500 and weakening profitability. The company faces margin pressure from elevated cocoa prices, with net income declining despite modest revenue growth and strong domestic sales.

Company

About Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is a prominent player in the confectionery sector, known for producing and marketing a broad range of candy products worldwide. The company's portfolio includes well-loved brands such as Tootsie Roll candies, Tootsie Pops, Junior Mints, Charleston Chew, and Dots. Each of these products reflects a rich history, with many boasting a heritage of over a century. The primary function of Tootsie Roll Industries is confectionery manufacturing and distribution, addressing the demand for sweet treats across various demographics. It supplies its products to a wide array of retail channels, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and vending machines, ensuring broad consumer accessibility and brand recognition. Tootsie Roll Industries holds a significant position in the North American candy market, leveraging its long-standing reputation for quality to maintain consumer loyalty. The company's strategic focus on recognizable brands, cost-efficient operations, and robust distribution networks underscores its enduring market relevance in the competitive food and consumer staples sector. Established in the early 1900s and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tootsie Roll continues to influence the confectionery landscape with its iconic offerings.

CEO Ms. Ellen R. Gordon · 2,100 employees · United States · https://www.tootsie.com