Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108)
:5108
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 18, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
62Last Year’s EPS
55.58Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: management reported modest revenue and profit growth, margin and cash-flow improvements, completion of major business-rebuilding work and clear strategic steps (product launches, higher R&D/CapEx, executive restructuring) aimed at restoring long-term competitiveness. However, material near-term headwinds remain — notably rising U.S. tariff costs, one-time rebuilding expenses, regional weaknesses (Latin America), some product-segment setbacks and planned operating expense increases — and the company acknowledged it did not meet certain mid-term MBP targets. Management’s tone is cautiously constructive: they emphasize disciplined investment and cost reduction while accepting ongoing risks. Overall, positives (profit improvement, margin recovery, cash flow and clear growth plans) are roughly balanced by significant challenges and costs that will pressure near-term results.Company Guidance
Full-year revenue and profit growth (FY2025)
Consolidated revenue JPY 4,429.5 billion; adjusted operating profit JPY 493.7 billion (adjusted OP up ~2% YoY, approx. JPY 10.4 billion); profit attributable to owners JPY 327.3 billion (up ~15% YoY, approx. JPY 42 billion).
Improved profitability metrics
Adjusted operating margin improved to 11.1% (up 0.4 percentage points YoY); ROIC improved to 8.3% (up 0.2 percentage points YoY).
Material business-rebuilding and cost reduction effects
Business cost reduction activities delivered ~JPY 72 billion in FY2025; business rebuilding largely completed in Stage 2 (U.S. and Europe) and contributed to improved margins and efficiency.
Regional margin recoveries
North America: sales down ~3% but adjusted operating margin improved 1.5 percentage points to 11%; Europe: adjusted operating margin improved by over 2 percentage points to 5.5%; Asia/India/Thailand: adjusted operating profit around 11.5% despite revenue down ~2%.
Strong cash and balance-sheet outcomes
Free cash flow of JPY 45.5 billion (inflow); operating cash flow improved materially delivering a JPY 141.7 billion year-on-year increase in cash inflow; inventories reduced through lean management; total assets JPY 5,747.7 billion.
FY2026 guidance targets growth
FY2026 guidance: revenue JPY 4.5 trillion (up ~2% YoY), adjusted operating profit JPY 515 billion (up ~4% YoY), net profit JPY 340 billion; adjusted OPM targeted ~11.4% (up ~0.3 points).
Product, R&D and organizational commitment to growth
Plan to launch >25 new passenger tire products and >10 truck & bus products globally in FY2026; R&D and CapEx to exceed prior two-year levels; new executive structure to prioritize technology with 4 of 7 execs as technical specialists (CIO, CPO, CMO, West CTO) reporting directly to the CEO.
Shareholder returns maintained alongside investments
Share buyback program planned at JPY 150 billion in FY2026 (JPY 450 billion total over FY2024–26) and dividend maintained/increased (FY2026 guidance: JPY 125 post-split / JPY 250 pre-split, increase YoY).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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% |
May 15, 2025 | ¥2924.98 | ¥2920.64 | -0.15% |
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FAQ
When does Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) report earnings?
Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) is schdueled to report earning on May 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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Bridgestone Corporation (JP:5108) earnings time is at May 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is JP:5108 EPS forecast?
JP:5108 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 62.