SmarterDividends
TR

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

TR37 yrs growth

Consumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.95%

Annual Dividend

$0.36

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

3.0%

Ex-Date

Mar 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TR Dividend Safety Score

96/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak37 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage26% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage24% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.43
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is TR a good dividend stock?

Yes

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.95% ($0.36/yr), with 37 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 37 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.95%
Payout Ratio
26%
Annual Dividend
$0.36
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 5, 2026
Years of Growth
37
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.40
Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E Ratio
28.6
5-Yr Total Return
31%
52-Week Range
$31.75 – $45.06
Dividend Safety
A · 96/100
Ever Cut?
No
TR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Income Calculator

At $0.36 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$9.00
Annual$36.00
Monthly avg$3.00