Consumer Vehicles and Parts

Bridgestone Corporation

Bridgestone's 2025 Financial Forecast

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Bernstein analyst Harry Martin maintains a Buy rating on Bridgestone with a Yen4,300 price target. This contrasts with the broader market consensus of a Moderate Buy and an average target of Yen3,605.08. Martin specializes in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

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Bridgestone

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Continental AG

Bernstein Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Bridgestone (BRDCF)

Bridgestone Corp. reported a rise in net income for Q1 2026, with profit attributable to owners increasing to 91.93 billion yen from 75.69 billion yen year-on-year. Operating profit also rose to 125.80 billion yen, while revenue increased to 1.11 trillion yen. The company maintained its full-year outlook, expecting a 1.6% revenue increase to 4.500 trillion yen and a 4.3% rise in adjusted operating profit to 515 billion yen. Bridgestone shares are up 3.99% at 3,440 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Bridgestone Earnings Up In Q1

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The ApexTire2025 China Tire Awards ceremony held in Tianjin on March 24, 2026, recognized achievements in various tire segments, including passenger, commercial, electric vehicle, and specialty tires. The event celebrated leading brands and innovations, honoring key players for their contributions and advancements in the industry. Prominent figures and companies were acknowledged for their significant impact and commitment to enhancing the tire market.

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Michelin

ApexTire2025 China Tire Awards Highlight Shifting Competitive Priorities Across the Tire Industry

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The ApexTire2025 China Tire Awards, held on March 17, 2026, in Tianjin, recognized leading brands and innovations in the tire industry. Key highlights include the Top 10 Tire Brands: Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Dunlop, Sailun, and Linglong. The awards emphasized a shift towards application-based performance and user experience, with winners across various categories, including new energy and high-performance tires. Notable technology awards went to Guizhou Tire and Linglong for innovation and ESG management, reflecting evolving competitive priorities in the sector.

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Triangle Tyre

Sailun Group

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Linglong Tyre

Zhongce Rubber

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The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has updated its Product Category Rules (PCR) for tires, enhancing environmental performance measurement and reporting. The revised PCR, effective for five years, incorporates new data on greenhouse gas emissions and aligns with current manufacturing practices. It aims to standardize lifecycle assessments and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across the industry, promoting sustainability. The update has been adopted by TIP's 10 member companies, representing 60% of global tire manufacturing capacity, and includes improved methodologies and datasets for better comparability and transparency in environmental reporting.

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Toyo Tire Corporation

Yokohama Reito Co., Ltd.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Yokohama Maruuo Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

The Tire Industry Project Enables More Accurate and Credible Environmental Performance Disclosure With Updated Product Category Rules

Arun Mammen, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of MRF Ltd, has been re-elected as Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA). Rajarshi Moitra, Managing Director of Bridgestone India Pvt Ltd, is the new Vice Chairman. Sanjay Chatterjee has been promoted to Director General of ATMA, succeeding Rajiv Budhraja, who will retire on March 31, 2026. Established in 1975, ATMA represents India's USD 12 billion automotive tyre industry, with members accounting for over 80% of the country's tyre production.

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MRF's Arun Mammen re-elected ATMA Chairman; Rajarshi Moitra named new V-C