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Bridgestone Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary8 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue for 1H 2025 was ¥2,116.4 billion, down 2.8–3% year-over-year; adjusted operating profit rose 2–2.4% to ¥234.6 billion with an 11.1% margin.

  • Net income attributable to owners fell 42% year-over-year to ¥115.5 billion, mainly due to absence of prior year's one-time gain and higher restructuring costs.

  • Comprehensive income turned negative, impacted by exchange differences and lower one-time gains.

  • Strong premium tire sales, cost reductions, and business rebuilding initiatives supported operational performance, especially in North America and Europe.

  • Ongoing focus on business rebuilding, cost reduction, and product innovation to drive quality growth in the second half.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted operating margin improved to 11.1%, up 0.6 percentage points year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow for 1H 2025 was ¥158.2 billion, up ¥49.4 billion year-over-year.

  • Gross margin for 1H 2025 was 38.6%, slightly down from 39.4% year-over-year.

  • Equity ratio declined to 63.6% as of June 30, 2025, from 65.2% at year-end 2024.

  • Share repurchase program reached 47% completion as of July, in line with plan.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY2025 revenue guidance is ¥4,330.0 billion; adjusted operating profit forecast at ¥505.0 billion, margin expected to rise to 11.7%.

  • Profit attributable to owners projected at ¥253.0 billion; basic EPS of ¥385.24.

  • Dividend per share forecast for FY2025 is ¥230, up from ¥210 in FY2024; commitment to maintain even if downside risks materialize.

  • U.S. tariff direct impact revised down from ¥45 billion to ¥25 billion; second half expected to see more impact.

  • Economic slowdown in the U.S. could have a ¥10 billion impact, but guidance remains firm.

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Bridgestone Corporation is a leading Japanese multinational engaged primarily in the manufacturing of tires and associated rubber products. As the world's largest tire manufacturer, Bridgestone offers a wide array of tires for various vehicle types, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, aircraft, construction and mining vehicles, motorcycles, and more. The company's diversified product portfolio also encompasses rubber products and technologies used in everyday applications. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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