Tootsie Roll Q2 FY26 net earnings drop 24% to $13.35 million; net sales fall 1% to $151.94 million

• Tootsie Roll posted Q2 2026 net earnings of $13.35 million, down 22%, with EPS of $0.18, down 22%.
• Q2 net sales slipped 1% to $151.94 million.
• First-half net earnings fell 13% to $31.01 million, while EPS declined 13% to $0.41.
• First-half net sales rose 1% to $301.43 million.
• Management cited sales timing, higher trade promotions, higher cocoa and chocolate costs, elevated energy-related costs, and higher marketing and professional fees.

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