Michelin adjusts outlook for 2025 financial year

Core Viewpoint - Michelin has adjusted its financial outlook for the 2025 fiscal year due to a deterioration in the business environment, particularly highlighted by the Q3 financial results [2][5]. Group 1: Q3 Financial Performance - Michelin experienced year-on-year volume growth in Q3, excluding North America, indicating resilience in various market segments despite a chaotic business context and uncertainties affecting B2C and B2B demand [3]. - The North American market saw a significant decline, with Q3 sales volume dropping nearly 10%, driven by reduced demand from OEMs in Truck and Agriculture sectors, a weak Truck replacement market, and challenges in B2C sales [4]. Group 2: Financial Outlook Adjustments - The full-year outlook for 2025 has been revised, with Segment Operating Income (SOI) at constant 2024 exchange rates now expected to be between €2.6 billion and €3.0 billion, down from a previous estimate of above €3.4 billion [7]. - Free Cash Flow (FCF) before M&A is now anticipated to be between €1.5 billion and €1.8 billion, revised from a prior expectation of above €1.7 billion [7].