Bridgestone Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Bridgestone has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.4%, while the Auto Components industry saw earnings growing at 11.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.5% per year. Bridgestone's return on equity is 10.8%, and it has net margins of 8.8%.
Key information
4.38%
Earnings growth rate
5.83%
EPS growth rate
| Auto Components Industry Growth | 6.19% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.54% |
| Return on equity | 10.82% |
| Net Margin | 8.80% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 09
5108: Raw Material Cost Pressures And Recent Rally Will Constrain Future Returns
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Bridgestone to ¥3,650 from ¥3,600, citing a mix of potential profit support from steadier crude oil prices and offsetting pressure from rising natural rubber costs, along with more limited upside following recent share price gains. What’s in the News for Bridgestone Bridgestone issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jul 07
5108: Crude And Rubber Costs Will Shape Future Returns After Buyback
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Bridgestone to ¥3,400, citing a higher Street price target of ¥3,650 that reflects mixed input cost trends and what they see as limited upside after the recent share performance. What’s in the News for Bridgestone Bridgestone reported completion of a share repurchase program announced on February 16, 2026, under which it bought back 32,118,900 shares, representing 2.53% of shares, for ¥109,274.09 million.Narrative Update • Jun 23
5108: Share Buyback And Raw Material Trends Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Bridgestone to ¥3,650, a ¥50 adjustment. This reflects expectations that benefits from steadier crude oil prices on synthetic rubber costs could be partly offset by higher natural rubber prices and what they see as limited further upside after the recent share performance.Narrative Update • Jun 05
5108: Completed Share Buyback And Steady Assumptions Will Guide Future Returns
Analysts have kept their Bridgestone fair value estimate steady at ¥3,671.54, with only minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding this narrative update to their price target rationale. What's in the News Bridgestone completed a share buyback program announced on February 16, 2026, repurchasing 14,430,200 shares in total.Narrative Update • May 20
5108: Completed Share Buyback And Stable Outlook Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Bridgestone to reflect updated assumptions for a fair value of ¥3,671.54, a discount rate of 6.61%, revenue growth of 3.75%, a profit margin of 8.73% and a future P/E of 10.88x. What's in the News Bridgestone completed a share buyback between February 16, 2026 and March 31, 2026, repurchasing 14,430,200 shares for ¥49,687.98 million.Analysis Article • May 16
Bridgestone Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
It's been a good week for Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Apr 27
5108: Ongoing Share Buyback And Cancellation Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Analysts have maintained Bridgestone's fair value estimate at ¥3,686.92. Updated assumptions indicate slightly higher discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modestly lower future P/E, resulting in a broadly unchanged price target view.Narrative Update • Apr 11
5108: Completed Buyback And Planned Cancellation Will Support A Stable Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their Bridgestone price target to about ¥3,687 from roughly ¥3,719, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News Bridgestone has completed a share repurchase of 14,430,200 shares, representing 1.13% of its share capital, for ¥49,687.98 million under the buyback announced on February 16, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 27
5108: Share Repurchase And Cancellation Plan Will Support A More Attractive Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Bridgestone slightly lower to about ¥3,719 from roughly ¥3,765. This reflects refreshed assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that remain broadly in line with prior expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 13
5108: Large Share Cancellation Plan Will Support A More Attractive Outlook
Analysts now estimate Bridgestone's fair value at ¥3,765, reduced from ¥3,888. This reflects slightly more conservative assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and discount rate, while keeping the future P/E broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 27
5108: Buybacks And Performance Tire Expansion Will Support A Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their Bridgestone price target from ¥3,746 to ¥3,888, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on February 16, 2026, signaling a continued focus on treasury stock management (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 18
Bridgestone Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Shareholders might have noticed that Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) filed its annual result this time last week...Narrative Update • Feb 12
5108: Buybacks And Performance Tire Expansion Will Support A Balanced Medium Term View
Analysts have trimmed their Bridgestone price target from about ¥3,911 to roughly ¥3,746. This reflects slightly lower assumed future P/E and a modestly adjusted fair value framework, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations remain essentially unchanged.New Narrative • Feb 09
Tariffs And Truck Tire Weakness Will Pressure Earnings Despite Margin Initiatives
Catalysts About Bridgestone Bridgestone is a global manufacturer of tires and related solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, specialty applications and retail customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Feb 08
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Narrative Update • Jan 27
5108: Stock Split And Buyback Will Support Bullish View Through Leadership Transition
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Bridgestone to ¥3,911.15 from ¥3,895.77, citing slightly stronger assumed revenue growth, a marginally firmer profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News Bridgestone updated its share buyback, completing the repurchase of 46,679,700 shares, or 3.5% of shares, for ¥299,999.68 million under the program announced on February 17, 2025.Analysis Article • Jan 12
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 11
5108: Stock Split Will Support Bullish View Through Leadership Transition
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Bridgestone to about ¥3,896 from roughly ¥7,691, reflecting updated views on fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth assumptions, a small reduction in profit margin, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Bridgestone plans a 2 for 1 stock split or significant stock dividend effective December 29, 2025, following board approval to pursue the split and related changes to its Articles of Incorporation (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 25
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥115.00
The board of Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of March, with...Narrative Update • Dec 25
5108: Leadership Transition And Stock Split Will Guide Balanced Outlook Through 2026
Analysts have nudged their price target on Bridgestone slightly higher to ¥7,690 from ¥7,646, citing marginally improved long term profit margin assumptions and a modest uptick in expected valuation multiples, despite slightly softer revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News The board approved a stock split and related amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, with changes to authorized shares taking effect January 1, 2026 (Board meeting and bylaw changes).Narrative Update • Dec 11
5108: New Leadership And Stock Split Will Shape Balanced Outlook Through 2026
Analysts have nudged their price target on Bridgestone slightly higher to reflect a modest increase in estimated fair value, driven by a lower perceived discount rate and slightly richer future valuation multiples, partially offset by more conservative expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Unveiled the Potenza RE-71RZ extreme summer performance tire for grassroots racing, promising significantly faster dry and wet lap times, improved wear life and enhanced sustainability via ENLITEN technology (Product-Related Announcement).Analysis Article • Dec 03
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥115.00
Bridgestone Corporation's ( TSE:5108 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥115.00 per share on 26th of March...Narrative Update • Nov 27
5108: New Leadership And Share Buyback Will Balance Outlook Through 2026
Bridgestone's analyst fair value price target has been raised from ¥7,331.82 to ¥7,629.17, as analysts cite improved revenue growth forecasts and a strengthened profit margin in their updated outlooks. What's in the News Bridgestone revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, due to deteriorating U.S. economic conditions and declining North American tire sales.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Earnings Beat: Bridgestone Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Investors in Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.6% to close at JP¥7,314...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥115.00
Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥115.00 per share on the 26th of...Narrative Update • Nov 07
5108: Management Change And Share Buyback Will Shape Outlook Into 2026
Narrative Update: Bridgestone Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their target price for Bridgestone by approximately ¥100 to ¥7,332. This change reflects improved revenue growth expectations and a modest adjustment in discount rate assumptions.Analysis Article • Oct 29
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥115.00
Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) will pay a dividend of ¥115.00 on the 26th of March. This makes the dividend yield...Narrative Update • Oct 24
Leadership Changes And Share Buybacks Will Support Margin Expansion And Dividend Increase
Analysts have marginally raised their price target for Bridgestone to ¥7,223 per share, citing incremental improvements in revenue growth and profitability forecasts. What's in the News Bridgestone Corporation will undergo an executive leadership change with Yasuhiro Morita appointed as Global CEO effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Shuichi Ishibashi.Analysis Article • Oct 15
Bridgestone's (TSE:5108) Dividend Will Be ¥115.00
Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) will pay a dividend of ¥115.00 on the 26th of March. This will take the dividend...Narrative Update • Oct 10
Premium Tire Focus And Cost Cuts To Expand Margins As Firestone And ENLITEN Boost Revenue Growth
Bridgestone's analyst price target has been raised from ¥7,150 to ¥7,223. This change reflects updated assessments of fair value in light of slight changes in revenue growth and discount rate assumptions by analysts.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥115.00
Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) will pay a dividend of ¥115.00 on the 26th of March. This will take the annual...Narrative Update • Sep 26
Premium Tire Focus And Cost Cuts To Expand Margins As Firestone And ENLITEN Boost Revenue Growth
Bridgestone’s modestly improved net profit margin likely underpins the slight upward revision in its consensus analyst price target from ¥7032 to ¥7150. What's in the News Bridgestone raised its second quarter dividend to JPY 115.00 per share from JPY 105.00 per share a year earlier.Narrative Update • Sep 11
Premium Tire Focus And Cost Cuts To Expand Margins As Firestone And ENLITEN Boost Revenue Growth
Bridgestone’s consensus analyst price target has increased slightly from ¥6,905 to ¥7,032, reflecting minimal changes in both future P/E and discount rate assumptions. What's in the News Bridgestone increased its second-quarter dividend to JPY 115.00 per share, up from JPY 105.00 per share the prior year.Analysis Article • Sep 02
Bridgestone's (TSE:5108) Dividend Will Be ¥115.00
The board of Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of March, with...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Bridgestone (TSE:5108) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Premium Tire Focus And Cost Cuts To Expand Margins As Firestone And ENLITEN Boost Revenue Growth
The consensus analyst price target for Bridgestone saw a minor upward revision, primarily reflecting a slight increase in revenue growth forecasts, with fair value moving from ¥6718 to ¥6818. What's in the News Bridgestone increased its second-quarter dividend to JPY 115.00 per share from JPY 105.00 per share a year ago.Analysis Article • Aug 12
Bridgestone Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Investors in Bridgestone Corporation ( TSE:5108 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.6% to close at JP¥6,612...
New Narrative • Jan 05
Premium Tire Focus And Cost Cuts To Expand Margins As Firestone And ENLITEN Boost Revenue Growth
Bridgestone's shift to premium and specialty tires aims to drive revenue and margin growth due to higher profit margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Bridgestone makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 4,634,682 | 408,001 | 1,275,299 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 4,484,730 | 333,336 | 1,232,479 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,429,452 | 317,106 | 970,233 | 126,424 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 4,395,611 | 235,675 | 943,924 | 126,156 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,369,760 | 201,089 | 951,903 | 126,156 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,424,130 | 274,102 | 981,913 | 126,156 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,430,096 | 285,022 | 998,590 | 126,156 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,385,067 | 313,717 | 1,012,058 | 121,993 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,388,867 | 342,754 | 1,003,643 | 121,993 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,334,374 | 322,885 | 975,864 | 121,993 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,313,800 | 326,930 | 946,653 | 121,993 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,331,291 | 353,976 | 980,678 | 112,192 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,325,435 | 371,207 | 973,846 | 112,192 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,262,600 | 330,752 | 981,560 | 112,192 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,110,070 | 305,508 | 944,925 | 112,192 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,821,222 | 332,162 | 903,462 | 95,480 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,563,609 | 301,849 | 848,465 | 95,480 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,380,175 | 313,025 | 776,970 | 95,480 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,246,057 | 307,869 | 743,355 | 95,480 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,247,341 | 193,721 | 746,760 | 95,205 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,207,843 | 122,362 | 729,449 | 95,205 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,999,183 | 17,485 | 705,363 | 95,205 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,994,524 | -23,301 | 722,089 | 95,205 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,039,150 | 63,077 | 867,808 | 27,672 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,136,408 | 151,771 | 855,369 | 53,946 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,429,543 | 251,693 | 871,302 | 80,969 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,525,600 | 292,598 | 850,006 | 105,283 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,611,310 | 277,581 | 852,662 | 106,144 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,619,365 | 275,807 | 849,317 | 105,506 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,638,547 | 288,618 | 846,700 | 103,579 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,650,111 | 291,642 | 839,573 | 103,551 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,654,539 | 309,968 | 840,481 | 101,774 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,675,988 | 291,054 | 840,940 | 100,110 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,651,389 | 292,439 | 833,432 | 100,702 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,643,427 | 288,275 | 828,372 | 99,791 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,555,295 | 280,264 | 817,439 | 97,341 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,433,297 | 274,036 | 797,658 | 96,365 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,363,111 | 268,047 | 786,600 | 94,551 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,337,017 | 265,550 | 788,215 | 95,403 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,417,723 | 272,231 | 799,736 | 96,056 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,581,324 | 262,997 | 824,168 | 96,563 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,722,394 | 269,442 | 845,717 | 95,988 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,790,251 | 284,294 | 851,941 | 94,977 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,826,188 | 270,039 | 849,574 | 96,960 |
Quality Earnings: 5108 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 5108's current net profit margins (8.8%) are higher than last year (4.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 5108's earnings have grown by 4.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 5108's earnings growth over the past year (102.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 5108 earnings growth over the past year (102.9%) exceeded the Auto Components industry 26.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 5108's Return on Equity (10.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/10 12:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Bridgestone Corporation is covered by 32 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kei Nihonyanagi | Barclays |
| Harry Martin | Bernstein |
| NEIL BEVERIDGE | Bernstein |