Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 07, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
63.69Last Year’s EPS
29.53Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed but controlled picture: Bridgestone reported modest year‑on‑year revenue and profit improvement, strong cash generation and meaningful cost-reduction gains, and signaled a disciplined shift from rebuilding to ‘growth with quality’ supported by product launches, higher R&D/CapEx and an executive restructure to strengthen technology and manufacturing. However, material headwinds remain — notably U.S. tariffs (larger projected FY26 impact), missed midterm MBP targets, regional weaknesses (Latin America, sales decline in North America), a prior cyber incident and sizable one-time rebuilding/adjustment losses — and the company plans higher operating spend to fund growth. On balance, positive operational and financial improvements are roughly offset by persistent external and structural challenges, leaving overall momentum cautious but constructive.Company Guidance
Consolidated Revenue and Profit Growth (FY2025)
Consolidated revenue JPY 4,429.5 billion and adjusted operating profit JPY 493.7 billion; consolidated revenue/profit improved year-on-year (overall ~+2% vs prior year reported) and adjusted operating margin improved to 11.1% (up 0.4ppt excluding FX).
Net Income and ROIC Improvement
Profit attributable to owners JPY 327.3 billion, up ~15% (~JPY 42 billion) year-on-year; ROIC improved to 8.3% (up 0.2ppt YoY).
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Returns
Free cash flow inflow JPY 435.5 billion and operating cash flow improved by JPY 141.7 billion YoY; completed planned share buyback program (acquired shares cancelled) and committed to JPY 150 billion buyback in FY26 (JPY 450 billion total FY24–26).
Material Business Cost Reductions Realized
Business cost reduction activities generated effects of approximately JPY 72 billion in FY25, supporting margin and profitability recovery.
Regional Profitability Improvements
Europe adjusted operating profit margin reached 5.5% (improvement of >2pp YoY); North America margin improved by 1.5pp to ~11% despite sales decline; Asia/Oceania/India/China maintained adjusted operating profit of 11.5% after regional rebuilding and Indian growth.
Business Rebuilding Largely Completed
Company states Stage 2 of rebuilding (2024–2025) largely completed – including U.S. and Europe tire operation restructuring, product diversification and Japan/Asia operational streamlining – enabling transition to growth-with-quality.
FY2026 Guidance: Modest Topline and Profit Growth
FY26 guidance projects revenue JPY 4.5 trillion (+~2% YoY), adjusted operating profit JPY 515 billion (+4% YoY) and net profit JPY 340 billion; adjusted OPM projected ~11.4% (+0.3ppt).
Planned Product & Investment Push
Plan to launch 25+ new passenger tire products and 10+ truck & bus products in FY26; R&D and CapEx to exceed past two years with FY26 CapEx ~JPY 410 billion (focus on high-margin products, MasterCore large tires, HRD, US retail and IT).
Portfolio & Solutions Momentum
Tire business achieved adjusted OPM just under 13%; Solutions/Commercial B2B Solutions expanded revenue and profitability with margins >11%, supporting diversification of earnings base.
Dividend Increase
Dividend guidance raised: FY25 dividend increased by JPY 20 (company comment), FY26 dividend JPY 125 post-split (JPY 250 pre-split), indicating commitment to shareholder returns alongside buybacks.
JP:5108 Earnings History
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JP:5108 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | ¥3308.00 | ¥3420.00 | +3.39% |
Feb 16, 2026 | ¥3817.00 | ¥3569.00 | -6.50% |
Nov 12, 2025 | ¥3435.24 | ¥3547.42 | +3.27% |
Aug 08, 2025 | ¥3078.04 | ¥3222.20 | +4.68% |
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FAQ
When does Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) report earnings?
Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 07, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) earnings time is at Aug 07, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is JP:5108 EPS forecast?
JP:5108 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 63.69.