Goodyear Tire & Rubr Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) launched the 42nd annual Highway Hero Award on Dec 3, 2025, to recognize commercial truck drivers for acts of courage while on duty during 2025.

Nominations are open through Jan 31, 2026. Eligible nominees must hold a valid CDL, operate qualifying commercial vehicles (rim sizes >19 inches), and have performed the heroic act in the U.S. or Canada between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2025. Goodyear will review submissions, approve nominees, and a judges panel will pick a winner and up to two finalists.

The winner, announced in early 2026, receives a cash prize and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp; finalists receive cash prizes. Full rules and nomination form are on Goodyear's highway heroes webpage.

Goodyear (NYSE:GT) and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will host annual Toys for Tots events at Goodyear Blimp bases in Ohio, Florida and California from Dec. 5–7, 2025. The drives mark the 15th consecutive year of partnership and coincide with the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary year.

Event hours: Ohio (Dec. 5–7, 2:00–7:00 PM drive-through), Florida (Dec. 7, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM open house), California (Dec. 5, 4:00–7:00 PM; Dec. 6, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM). Bases will accept in-person, mailed and monetary donations. Past impact: over 275,000 toys delivered and $765,000 raised over 15 years.

Silver Point Capital announced on Nov 5, 2025 that its Direct Lending business served as Joint Lead Arranger on a $450 million secured term loan to support Gemspring Capital's acquisition of Goodyear Chemical from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT).

The acquisition package includes two chemical facilities in Houston and Beaumont, Texas and a related research office in Akron, Ohio; Goodyear will retain facilities in Niagara Falls, New York and Bayport, Texas. The release notes Goodyear Chemical supplies synthetic rubber to major North American tire makers and serves diversified end markets including food, medical, sporting goods, thermoset plastics, adhesives, and packaging.

Mickey Thompson (NYSE:GT) introduced the Street Comp GHT, a next‑generation Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) summer tire aimed at high‑horsepower American muscle, announced Nov. 4, 2025.

The tire features an aggressive tread to channel water and boost dry traction, a lightweight aerodynamic profile for improved steering response, an advanced resin and silica blend for wet performance, and a reinforced internal structure for high‑speed stability. Initial sizes target key fitments and will be available through authorized retailers beginning Spring 2026.

Mickey Thompson (GT) announced the MT Classic Forged wheel on Nov 4, 2025, a modern monoblock forged reinterpretation of the brand's classic design.

Key disclosed facts: forged from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, available in 17" diameter with extreme 14" and 16" widths and 3.5" backspacing, classic 8-hole face and high-polish finish, and a lifetime limited structural warranty. Wheels are DOT-stamped and will be sold through authorized retailers beginning early 2026. The line is positioned to pair with Mickey Thompson's Baja Belted II tires for lifted 4x4s and custom rigs.

Mickey Thompson (NYSE:GT) unveiled the Baja Belted™ II at SEMA 2025, a modern reimagining of its historic Baja Belted tire raced to victory in the Baja 1000. The tire combines vintage styling with contemporary engineering and will be offered in sizes for 15", 16", 17", 20", 26" and 30" wheels.

Key features include steel-belted radial construction (select sizes), a precision-tuned non-directional tread for smoother wear, deep Sidebiter® sidewall protection, outlined white letters on select sizes, and a wide footprint for loose-terrain performance. Availability is scheduled through authorized retailers beginning Spring 2026.

Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) completed the divestiture of the majority of its Goodyear Chemical business to an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management, effective Oct. 31, 2025, for a purchase price of $650 million subject to adjustments.

At closing Goodyear received cash proceeds of approximately $580 million after working capital and intercompany receivables adjustments. The sale includes facilities in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and a research office in Akron, Ohio; Goodyear retains facilities in Niagara Falls, New York, and Bayport, Texas, and rights to products from those sites.

Total gross proceeds from Goodyear Forward divestitures reached approximately $2.2 billion. Proceeds are intended for debt reduction and funding Goodyear Forward initiatives. Lazard, Deutsche Bank, and Squire Patton Boggs advised Goodyear.

Gemspring Capital completed the acquisition of Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) polymer chemicals business on Nov 3, 2025. The deal transfers two manufacturing plants in Houston and Beaumont, Texas and an R&D facility in Akron, Ohio to a Gemspring affiliate. Goodyear retains chemical facilities in Niagara Falls, NY and Bayport, TX and the rights to products made there. The Polymer Chemical Business serves major tire makers and diverse end markets. Gemspring lists $5.1 billion capital under management; Tesham Gor is incoming CEO. Piper Sandler, Greenhill, and Kirkland & Ellis advised on the transaction.

Goodyear (NASDAQ:GT) reported Q3 2025 results with net sales of $4.6 billion and tire unit volumes of 40.0 million. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $2.2 billion ($7.62 per share) that includes a $1.4 billion deferred tax asset valuation allowance and a $674 million goodwill impairment.

On an adjusted basis, Q3 2025 adjusted net income was $82 million (adjusted EPS $0.28). Goodyear Forward delivered $185 million of segment operating income benefits in the quarter and the company expects ~$1.5 billion of annualized run-rate benefits by year-end 2025.

On Oct. 31, Goodyear completed the $650 million sale of its Chemical business for $580 million net cash proceeds; total divestiture proceeds are ~$2.2 billion to be used to reduce debt.