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• Company anticipates cost reductions from rescinded cocoa tariffs in 2026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• TARIFF IMPACT - Tariffs on foreign ingredients increased costs in 2025, but cocoa tariffs were rescinded, potentially reducing costs in 2026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

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