Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.36
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
26.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
TR Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
TR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR3.0%
5Y CAGR3.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield1.1%
1Y Total Return23.7%
5Y Total Return50.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,77910Y ago$15,40320Y ago$26,843
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
TR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
TR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. distributes 26.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TR has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.0% and 5-year CAGR of 3.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 1.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 50.8%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,403 today.
TR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.70
Avg/Payment$0.0850
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 99.34% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 86.98% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 95.50% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 87.62% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↑ +3.0% | 1.10% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.0874 | — | 1.19% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.0874 | — | 1.15% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.0874 | ↑ +3.0% | 1.23% | Oct 17, 2024 |
TR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
26.1% payout
Streak
3Y
3.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.1%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRTootsie Roll Industr… | $3.1B | 0.9% | 26.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HSYThe Hershey Company | $36.9B | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $78.2B | 3.1% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $7.0B | 6.6% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $20.1B | 6.4% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $12.4B | 3.7% | — | 28 | Unknown |
TR Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 3.8% | 4 | $1.37 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.34 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.18 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $0.33 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.24 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.33 | -3.0% | 4 | $1.01 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.34 | 9.4% | 4 | $0.89 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.31 | 3.0% | 4 | $0.79 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 2.2% | 4 | $0.86 | 34.8% | 2.87x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.29 | 1.4% | 4 | $0.76 | 38.5% | 2.60x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.29 | 0.7% | 4 | $1.08 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 1.2% |
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TR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TR stock.
How much dividend does TR pay per share?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TR's next ex-dividend date?
TR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TR's dividend safe?
TR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.1% and FCF payout ratio of +27.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does TR pay dividends?
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TR five years ago would be worth approximately $13,779 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.