TR dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
TR has a dividend yield of 4.08% which is above the Consumer Defensive sector average. In comparison with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.66%, Tootsie Roll Industries's dividend yield is 53% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 1.2% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Tootsie Roll Industries has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of TR show that the company has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has an increase of 276% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 1.2% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 271%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | $1.023 | 4.11% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.087 | 1.14% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.087 | 1.21% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.087 | 1.24% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.087 | 1.11% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.085 | 1.07% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.085 | 1.17% |
Tootsie Roll Industries dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
TR has a payout ratio of 108.9% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.8%, Tootsie Roll Industries's payout ratio is 102% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
TR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | 4.08% | $1.29 | 108.9% |
| HSY Hershey Co | 3.2% | $5.48 | 48.8% |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 2.7% | $1.84 | 53.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Tootsie Roll Industries pay a dividend?
Yes, Tootsie Roll Industries has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was TR's last dividend?
Tootsie Roll Industries's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 5, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.023 per share.
How much dividend does Tootsie Roll Industries pay (per share)?
On an annual basis TR pays $1.29 per share.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Tootsie Roll Industries is 4.08%.
What is Tootsie Roll Industries's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries is 108.9%.
Does Tootsie Roll Industries pay a good dividend?
Tootsie Roll Industries's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.