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title: "TR: Earnings and margins declined despite steady sales, with input costs and promotions weighing on results"
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description: "Second quarter and first half 2026 saw flat sales but notable declines in net earnings and EPS due to higher input costs, increased trade promotions, and timing of seasonal sales. Margins are expected to improve as cocoa costs ease in the second half of 2026.Original document: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. [TR] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 23 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# TR: Earnings and margins declined despite steady sales, with input costs and promotions weighing on results

Second quarter and first half 2026 saw flat sales but notable declines in net earnings and EPS due to higher input costs, increased trade promotions, and timing of seasonal sales. Margins are expected to improve as cocoa costs ease in the second half of 2026.

Original document: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. \[TR\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 23 2026

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