Tootsie Roll Industries Stock Crosses 200-Day Moving Average

Analysts weigh in on whether investors should sell the candy company's shares.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:08pm

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Shares of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TR) crossed above their 200-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $39.48 and traded as high as $42.51 before closing at $42.42. One investment analyst has rated the stock as a 'hold', based on data from MarketBeat.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 200-day moving average is often seen as a bullish signal by technical analysts, indicating the stock may be entering a new uptrend. However, the analyst rating of 'hold' suggests more caution, as the stock's fundamentals may not fully support further gains at this time.

The details

Tootsie Roll Industries is a U.S.-based confectionery company best known for producing Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops. The company reported earnings of $0.39 per share for the most recent quarter and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Several major institutional investors, including Vanguard Group and State Street Corp, hold significant stakes in the company.

  • Tootsie Roll Industries' stock crossed above its 200-day moving average on Friday, March 15, 2026.
  • The company last reported earnings on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

A U.S.-based confectionery company best known for producing Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops. The company manufactures a broad range of candy products and sells them through mass-market retailers, convenience stores, specialty shops, and vending channels.

Weiss Ratings

An investment research firm that has rated Tootsie Roll Industries' stock as a 'hold (c+)'.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

Tootsie Roll Industries' stock crossing above its 200-day moving average is a potentially bullish signal, but the 'hold' rating from analysts suggests caution is warranted. Investors will want to closely monitor the company's fundamentals and any further analyst commentary to determine if the stock is poised for further gains.