Strong Free Cash Flow
Goodyear generated over $1 billion in free cash flow during the fourth quarter, driven by strong working capital inflows.
Significant Progress with Goodyear Forward
The company executed nearly $500 million of transformation benefits, contributing to five consecutive quarters of margin expansion.
Successful Divestitures
Completed the divestiture of the OTR business and announced the agreement to sell the Dunlop brand, reinforcing focus on strategic growth.
Cost Savings and Debt Reduction
Net debt was reduced to $6.1 billion with plans to further reduce leverage using proceeds from divestitures, expected to save $70 million in annual interest expense.
Improved Segment Operating Income
Segment operating income grew by $350 million over $200 million, excluding insurance recoveries, marking the first income growth since 2015.