Goodyear Tire & Rubber reports recurring developments tied to its global tire manufacturing and sales business. The company makes and sells Goodyear-brand tires and related products and services for consumer, commercial, aviation, motorcycle, mining, farm and industrial uses across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Company news commonly covers quarterly results, tire unit volume, original-equipment and replacement demand, regional pricing and mix, raw-material and industry conditions, and benefits from Goodyear Forward cost actions. Other updates include portfolio changes following completed divestitures, brand and product campaigns such as the Eagle performance tire family, consumer-facing initiatives tied to Goodyear's heritage, and management appointments within regional and corporate functions.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NASDAQ: GT) elected Joe Hinrichs chairman of its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2026. Hinrichs will also chair the board's Governance and Executive Committees. A board member since 2023, he succeeds Laurette Koellner, who will retire under Goodyear's Corporate Governance Guidelines at the company's 2027 annual meeting.
Goodyear (GT) launched a limited-time "Golden Ticket" sweepstakes offering customers a chance to win a flight for two on the Goodyear Blimp with eligible tire purchases made between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, 2026.
Fans can enter by buying a set of four Goodyear tires on Goodyear.com or at Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires locations and submitting an entry form. The randomly selected winner receives a blimp flight certificate redeemable at one of three U.S. airship bases in Akron, Ohio, Carson, California or Pompano Beach, Florida. No purchase is necessary; official rules outline full terms, conditions and alternative entry options.
Goodyear (GT) has opened a new Goodyear Auto Service center in Round Rock, Texas, which began operations on August 19, 2026. The store, located at 1212 Round Rock Ave., offers tire sales and installation, oil changes, alignments, brake service, battery replacement, free vehicle inspections and other preventive maintenance and repair services backed by Goodyear's experience in tire and auto care.
The Round Rock location is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, giving local drivers an additional option for routine maintenance and automotive service.
Goodyear (NASDAQ:GT) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $4.25 billion, down 4.8% year over year, with tire unit volume of 36.5 million, down 4.0%. Adjusted for divestitures, organic net sales declined 1.4% due to lower volumes.
The company posted a net loss of $204 million (vs. $254 million income a year ago) and an adjusted net loss of $177 million, or adjusted diluted EPS of -$0.61. Total segment operating income fell to $36 million from $159 million, as lower volume, higher tariffs and inflation outweighed a $123 million positive price/mix versus raw materials and $95 million of Goodyear Forward benefits.
Regionally, the Americas swung to a $10 million segment loss on 10.5% lower sales, EMEA sales rose 2.1% with a reduced loss of $17 million, and Asia Pacific grew sales 8.1% with segment operating income up to $63 million. Goodyear is optimizing its manufacturing footprint, including a planned closure of its Fayetteville, North Carolina facility, expected to generate about $90 million of Americas segment operating income improvement in 2027 and around $270 million annually from 2028, with total pre-tax charges estimated between $535 million and $565 million.
Goodyear (NASDAQ:GT) is opening its first Detroit retail concept store, the Goodyear Motor City Garage, timed with the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise. Located at 3075 East Grand Blvd., the site will open to the public on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8 a.m.
This special Goodyear Auto Service Center combines tire sales, vehicle service and an enthusiast-focused space highlighting Goodyear products, technology and heritage. During Dream Cruise weekend, Goodyear will feature a rare double-blimp appearance, remote-controlled mini blimps, and historic vehicles, including a 1973 Ford Mustang convertible and a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am “Bandit.”
According to Goodyear, the concept store illustrates its transformation toward a more consumer-focused, digitally connected, retail-driven business and supports a broader 2026 portfolio revamp with about 1,500 new products planned.
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) announced it has earned an “A” score in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment, recognizing leadership-level performance in engaging suppliers on climate issues such as governance, emissions targets and Scope 3 management. The company highlights this as part of its strategy toward 2030 science-based climate targets and a 2050 net-zero goal, supported by a supplier program launched in 2023 focused on raw material suppliers and product-level GHG data sharing.
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Results will be provided via an earnings release and presentation on the company’s investor website.
A related conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, August 6, 2026, accessible via webcast on the investor site or by phone using the conference ID “Goodyear.” Telephone replay options and a web replay will also be available.
Goodyear (GT) announced that the iconic Goodyear Blimp will return to New York City’s skyline for Sail 4th 250, its first New York base in 50 years. Wingfoot One will provide aerial coverage starting at 7 a.m. EST on NBC’s TODAY Show.
The blimp has supported earlier Operation Sail events in 1964, 1976 and 1986 and will again serve as an aerial ambassador for Goodyear, which highlights its 125+ year U.S. history. Fans can follow updates via @GoodyearBlimp on Instagram and TikTok.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NASD: GT) will move from the S&P MidCap 400 to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before trading on July 6, 2026. Allison Transmission will join the MidCap 400, and Stellar Bancorp will be removed from the SmallCap 600 following its acquisition by Prosperity Bancshares.
Goodyear (NASDAQ:GT) celebrated the Goodyear Blimp’s 101st birthday on June 4, 2026 with “BANGR at the HANGR,” a music-festival style party inside an airship hangar in Akron, Ohio.
The event featured the Wingfoot One blimp, DJ Noizu, influencers, brand mascots, merch and an exclusive after-party.