The Meme Stock That Actually Has Real Value

Tootsie Roll Industries ( TR 0.48%) is one of the few public companies with primary operations focused on confectionery production . Yet, what was once one of the meme stocks temporarily restricted from trading on Robinhood due to extreme volatility may soon outgrow its meme stock designation. Image source: Getty Images. Tootsie Roll Industries is one of the few meme stocks with dividends For 58 consecutive years, Tootsie Roll has increased its annual dividend, making it a Dividend King . Membership in that elite club requires at least 50 consecutive years of dividend boosts. Most recently, it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share on Dec. 9, payable on Jan. 8, 2026. Besides dividend payouts, the candy company has seen considerable growth throughout the last five years. Tootsie Roll shareholders have experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%, with share prices increasing by 47% during that time frame (as of Dec. 22). NYSE: TR Key Data Points The chocolate manufacturer has also reported three consecutive quarters of earnings per share (EPS) increases, with an EPS of $0.49 in Q3 2025, a 9% increase from last year's Q3. Tootsie Roll even trades at a similar trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio to The Hershey Company , its largest direct competitor. Tootsie Roll's trailing P/E stands at 29.15, compared to Hershey's 28.29, indicating that investors currently value each company's earnings at comparable levels. All that said, Tootsie Roll is not a suitable primary asset in a long-term investment portfolio, as meme stocks are often highly volatile. However, if investors desire exposure to a meme stock, it's one of the few that offers consistent dividends and earnings.

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