earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Tootsie Roll Q4 net sales up 4% to $195M; FY 2023 EPS $1.32 (+23%)
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC
- Q4 net sales $195.4M (+4% YoY); net earnings $29.4M ($0.42 EPS vs $0.36).
- FY 2023 net sales $763.3M (+12% YoY); net earnings $91.9M ($1.32 EPS vs $1.07, +23%).
- Significant input cost increases in 2023 offset by price hikes; margins not yet at historical levels.
- Supply chain improved in 2023; company expects continued improvement in 2024.
- Share buybacks reduced outstanding shares, benefiting EPS.