Yokohama Rubber hits record highs, accelerates global expansion

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. reported record-high sales revenue and business profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Sales revenue reached JPY 877.2 bn, a 12.0% increase year-on-year, while business profit grew by 20.8% to JPY 100.7 bn. Operating profit also saw a 6.9% increase to JPY 91.7 bn. This performance was bolstered by a 13.5% rise in tire segment sales revenue to JPY 795.8 bn, accounting for 90.7% of total sales.

The company's FY2025 full-year forecast projects sales revenue of JPY 1,235.0 bn and business profit of JPY 153.0 bn, aiming to achieve its FY2026 business profit target a year ahead of schedule. Strategic investments include increasing tire production capacity at new plants in Hangzhou, China, and Mexico, with the China plant commencing trial production in November 2025. The Mexico plant is progressing steadily towards full production by the end of 2030.

Additionally, Yokohama Rubber is strengthening R&D and production capabilities for premium car OE tires, with a 1.3x increase in tires supplied to premium car makers compared to 2022. Initiatives under the YX2026 plan focus on speeding up tire development using AI and simulation technologies, and reducing manufacturing costs.