Bridgestone (BRDCY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bridgestone Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of tires and diversified rubber products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Bridgestone develops and supplies a broad range of tires for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, buses, aircraft and off-the-road machinery. The company’s operations also encompass retreaded tires, replacement tires and original equipment tires, meeting the needs of automotive manufacturers and fleet operators around the world.

Founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi, Bridgestone has grown from a domestic tire maker into one of the world’s largest rubber companies. Its acquisition of Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1988 marked a significant step in expanding its presence in North America. Today, Bridgestone operates in more than 150 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities across Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. The company’s global network supports research and development centers, ensuring continuous innovation in tire performance, fuel efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability.

Beyond tires, Bridgestone offers a range of industrial products including conveyor belts, vibration isolators and hydraulic hoses, serving industries such as construction, mining and manufacturing. The company also produces sports and recreational goods—most notably golf balls and clubs—leveraging its expertise in advanced rubber and polymer technologies. Bridgestone’s services extend to tire maintenance, fleet management solutions and mobile tire-fitting vans, providing end-to-end support for commercial and consumer customers alike.

Under the leadership of President & CEO Masaaki Tsuya, Bridgestone continues to pursue a strategy focused on sustainable mobility and circular economy initiatives. The company has set targets to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable materials in its products. With a commitment to innovation, quality and corporate social responsibility, Bridgestone aims to address evolving mobility challenges and advance its mission of serving society with superior rubber products and solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.16 to $20.63
• 50-Day Range: $20.22 to $21.63
• 52-Week Range: $15.90 to $21.99
• Volume: 35,300 shs
• Average Volume: 31,114 shs
• Market Capitalization: $27.78 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Bridgestone Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bridgestone scored higher than 31% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Bridgestone.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.72%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bridgestone are expected to grow by 8.72% in the coming year, from $1.72 to $1.87 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bridgestone has a PEG Ratio of 1.10. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bridgestone has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Bridgestone has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bridgestone has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bridgestone has recently increased by 570.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bridgestone pays a meaningful dividend of 1.98%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bridgestone does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bridgestone will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.93% next year. This indicates that Bridgestone will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Bridgestone has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bridgestone has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bridgestone has recently increased by 570.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Bridgestone has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Bridgestone this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bridgestone insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

57.10% of the stock of Bridgestone is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

BRDCY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BRDCY shares performed this year?

Bridgestone's stock was trading at $16.78 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BRDCY stock has increased by 20.9% and is now trading at $20.28.

How were Bridgestone's earnings last quarter?

Bridgestone Corp. (OTCMKTS:BRDCY) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.06.

Does Bridgestone have any subsidiaries?

Bridgestone subsidiaries include TomTom Telematics, Groupe Ayme, Speedy France, Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack (The), TireConnect Systems, Bridgestone Bandag LLC, Thompson Aerospace, and more.

How do I buy shares of Bridgestone?

Shares of BRDCY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BRDCY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.bridgestone.co.jp
• Phone: (136) 836-3001
• Fax: 813-6836-3184
• Employees: 125,199
• Year Founded: 1931

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.79
• P/E Growth: 1.1
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 2.49
• Quick Ratio: 1.62

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.30 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.95
• Cash Flow: $2.96 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.85
• Book Value: $18.25 per share
• Price / Book: 1.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,369,630,000
• Free Float: 587,570,000
• Market Cap: $27.78 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.45