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Bridgestone’s Q2 2025 Earnings: A Strategic Turnaround in a Crisis-Driven Year

– Bridgestone’s Q2 2025 results show 2.4% higher adjusted operating profit (¥235B) despite 2.8% revenue decline, driven by plant closures and non-core asset divestitures.

– Americas segment maintained 8.9% margin through premium tire focus, while EMEA profits surged 151% via operational optimization and FX benefits.

– Strategic shift to high-margin products and exit from low-margin operations (e.g., Mexican carbon black business) strengthens long-term value proposition.

– 11.1% operating margin at 12x P/E ratio positions Bridgestone as a resilient industrial play amid EV transition and global cost pressures.

Bridgestone Corporation’s Q2 2025 earnings report paints a compelling narrative of resilience amid adversity. In a year the company has labeled “emergency and crisis management,” the tire giant has demonstrated operational agility, margin improvement, and a clear-eyed focus on long-term value creation. For investors seeking exposure to a sector poised for sustainable recovery—automotive and industrial—Bridgestone’s strategic recalibration offers a rare combination of defensive strength and offensive potential. …

Source: Ainvest

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