The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) is a U.S.-based multinational company operating in the industrial sector, within the tire manufacturing and rubber products industry. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes tires and related products for a wide range of mobility and industrial applications.

Its business is built on large-scale manufacturing, global distribution, and continuous innovation in materials and performance technologies.

Its activities include:

• Production of tires for passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and fleets.
• Manufacturing of aviation, agricultural, and industrial tires.
• Retreading services and tire lifecycle solutions.
• Development of high-performance rubber and composite materials.
• Fleet management, monitoring, and maintenance services.
• Research in smart tire technologies and advanced materials.

Goodyear operates globally across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, serving automakers, retailers, logistics companies, and industrial clients. Its infrastructure includes manufacturing plants, R&D centers, testing facilities, and distribution networks.

Market conditions influencing the business include automotive industry cycles, raw material costs (especially rubber), demand for electric vehicles, regulatory standards, competition among global tire manufacturers, and global supply chain dynamics.

Goodyear is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker GT.

History and Development

Goodyear was founded in 1898 by Frank A. Seiberling in Akron, Ohio, during the early expansion of the rubber and automotive industries.

The company initially produced bicycle tires and later expanded into automotive applications, benefiting from the rapid growth of the transportation sector.

Over time, Goodyear diversified its product portfolio and expanded internationally, investing in new tire technologies and entering segments such as aviation and heavy-duty transportation.

Its public listing and continuous industrial expansion supported its transformation into a global manufacturer with broad market reach.

In recent years, the company has focused on operational efficiency, digital transformation, and innovation in tire technology, adapting to changes in the automotive industry, including electrification and evolving mobility demands.

Additional Information

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (United States) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $1.43 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $3.00 billion.

The company employs approximately 62.000 people and operates in the Consumer Discretionary Products sector, within the Automotive Components industry.

Over the past 12 months, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reported $17.69 billion in revenue, generating net income of $-2.54 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of -0.56, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.48, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.00%.

The company trades under the ticker GT.