Bridgestone (BRDCY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bridgestone Corporation (OTCMKTS: BRDCY) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of tires and rubber products. As one of the world’s largest tire producers, the company develops a comprehensive range of passenger car, light truck, truck and bus, agricultural, industrial and off-the-road (OTR) tires. In addition to new tire development, Bridgestone offers retreading services, fleet management solutions and a suite of digital tools designed to optimize tire performance and longevity.

Beyond its core tire business, Bridgestone produces an array of diversified rubber and chemical products. These include vibration-control components for automotive and industrial applications, conveyor belts and hoses for manufacturing sectors, and seals and gaskets used in heavy equipment. The company’s emphasis on research and development drives innovations in sustainable materials, fuel-efficient tire compounds and advanced retread technologies.

Founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi in Kurume, Japan, Bridgestone has grown through strategic expansion and acquisition, most notably its 1988 acquisition of Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. This move fortified Bridgestone’s presence in North America while complementing its extensive operations in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Today, Bridgestone operates production facilities and distribution networks across more than 150 countries, supported by regional sales and service centers.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Bridgestone Corporation maintains a commitment to quality, safety and sustainability, guided by an executive management team with expertise in automotive engineering, materials science and global supply chain management. The company continues to invest in green technologies and mobility solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact and advancing the future of transportation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.17 to $23.37
• 50-Day Range: $20.23 to $23.84
• 52-Week Range: $15.90 to $24.54
• Volume: 55,450 shs
• Average Volume: 78,543 shs
• Market Capitalization: $31.90 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Bridgestone Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bridgestone scored higher than 47% 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 1.46. 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 1.28. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Bridgestone have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bridgestone has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bridgestone has recently decreased by 0.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bridgestone pays a meaningful dividend of 2.04%, 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 25.13% 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

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Bridgestone have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bridgestone has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bridgestone has recently decreased by 0.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.95

News Sentiment

Bridgestone has a news sentiment score of 0.95. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BRDCY shares have increased by 38.8% and is now trading at $23.29.

How were Bridgestone's earnings last quarter?

Bridgestone Corp. (OTCMKTS:BRDCY) released its earnings results on Friday, August, 8th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $7.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.39 billion.

Does Bridgestone have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Bridgestone: 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: 8/08/2025
• Today: 10/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025
• 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: 13.54
• P/E Growth: 1.46
• 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: 0.17
• Current Ratio: 2.51
• Quick Ratio: 1.69

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.30 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.09
• Cash Flow: $3.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.63
• Book Value: $18.25 per share
• Price / Book: 1.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,369,630,000
• Free Float: 587,570,000
• Market Cap: $31.90 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.49