Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
TR Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
TR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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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 27.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TR has raised its dividend for 13 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: 1.0% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 1.2% 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 40.6%, 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 $14,682 today.
TR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 98.61% | 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
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.7B | 1.0% | 26.1% | 13 | Sustainable | |
| $35.0B | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $77.2B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable | |
1st | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
2nd | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
| $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 21 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
TR Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 37.7% | 4 | $1.37 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.26 | -22.9% | 3 | $1.18 | 22.0% | 4.55x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.34 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 27.2% | 3.68x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.33 | 30.9% | 4 | $1.01 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.25 | -18.9% | 3 | $0.89 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.31 | 37.7% | 4 | $0.79 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.22 | 3.0% | 3 | $0.86 | 26.0% | 3.84x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.22 | 3.0% | 3 | $0.76 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.21 | 55.3% | 3 | $1.08 | 19.5% | 5.12x | 0.9% |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
42+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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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 +1.0%. 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 +27.9%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 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 $14,064 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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.