Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $4.6 billion, a decrease of 3.7% year-over-year, primarily due to lower volume and the sale of the OTR segment, partially offset by price mix improvements [13][14] - Segment operating income was $287 million, down from the previous year but up $128 million compared to the second quarter [13][14] - The net loss for the company was $2.2 billion, driven by non-cash, non-recurring items including a deferred tax valuation allowance and goodwill impairment [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, unit volume decreased by 6.5%, driven by consumer replacement, while consumer OE volume grew by 4% [16][17] - EMEA's consumer OE volume grew by 20%, reflecting more than three points of market share gain, while overall unit volume decreased by 2% [10][18] - Asia-Pacific saw a 9% decrease in unit volume, primarily due to lower consumer OE and replacement volume [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. consumer replacement industry sell-in was down 4%, with low-end imports up 2% [16] - In EMEA, the consumer replacement industry was influenced by a pre-buy of imports ahead of expected tariffs [10] - The Asia-Pacific region outpaced the consumer replacement industry growth in high-margin product lines [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on premium product lines and improving organizational agility to enhance margin and profitability [3][4] - The Goodyear Forward initiatives are aimed at stabilizing the business in the near term and positioning for long-term success [12] - The company plans to open new retail storefronts to strengthen its retail business as a differentiator [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the industry environment remains challenging due to global trade volatility, but they expect momentum to return as transitory headwinds are addressed [9][10] - The company anticipates a meaningful sequential increase in segment operating income in the fourth quarter, with all regions contributing [20] - Management expressed optimism about the EMEA region's earnings potential in the fourth quarter, supported by a healthy winter order book [11] Other Important Information - The company completed its planned divestitures, restoring its balance sheet to health [3][12] - The implementation of tariffs is expected to reshape market dynamics in favor of the company [13] - The company expects to generate significant free cash flow in the fourth quarter, consistent with historical seasonality [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Consumer OE market share gains - Management indicated that OE has been a key focus area, with seven consecutive quarters of growth in both the Americas and EMEA [25][26] Question: Q4 SOI drivers and 2026 outlook - Management provided insights on expected SOI benefits from Goodyear Forward programs and pricing actions, estimating a carryover of at least $250 million for 2026 [28][30] Question: Commercial vehicle environment - Management acknowledged challenges in the commercial vehicle market but noted strong performance in their fleet business [34][35] Question: Channel dynamics and inventory digestion - Management indicated that excess channel inventory would take until the end of the fourth quarter to sell through in consumer replacement [40][41] Question: EMEA OE performance - Management confirmed broad-based market share gains in EMEA, with specific emphasis on premium products and winter tire strength [44][46] Question: Tariff impacts and mitigation efforts - Management discussed ongoing efforts to mitigate tariff impacts through lobbying and sourcing strategies [72][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $4.6 billion for Q3 2025, a decrease of 3.7% year-over-year due to lower volume and the sale of the OTR business, partially offset by price mix improvements [21] - Segment operating income was $287 million, down from the previous year but up $128 million compared to Q2 2025 [21] - The net loss for the company was $2.2 billion, primarily due to non-cash, non-recurring items including a deferred tax valuation allowance and goodwill impairment [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In The Americas, consumer replacement unit volume decreased by 6.5%, while consumer OE volume grew by 4% [25] - EMEA's consumer OE volume increased by 20%, marking significant market share gains [15] - Asia Pacific saw a 9% decline in unit volume, driven by lower consumer OE and replacement volume [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. vehicle miles traveled increased by approximately 1% year-to-date, while industry sell-out remained flat, indicating consumers are extending the replacement cycle [9] - In The Americas, low-end imports increased by 2%, while the U.S. commercial replacement industry saw a 64% growth in non-member imports [25][26] - EMEA's consumer replacement industry was affected by a pre-buy of imports ahead of expected tariffs [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on premium product lines and improving organizational agility to enhance margin and profitability [5] - The Goodyear Forward initiatives are aimed at restoring the balance sheet and positioning the business for future market normalization [5][18] - The company plans to expand its retail operations and enhance customer experience through store upgrades and new product offerings [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging industry environment due to global trade volatility but emphasized the importance of controlling internal factors [4][104] - The outlook for Q4 2025 includes expectations for sequential increases in segment operating income across all regions, despite anticipated challenges in consumer replacement volume [30] - Management expressed optimism about the potential for earnings growth in EMEA and Asia Pacific, driven by new fitments and improved market conditions [16][17] Other Important Information - The company completed its planned divestitures, including the Chemicals business, which is expected to impact future earnings and raw material costs [5][24] - The anticipated annualized tariff costs for 2026 are projected to be around $300 million, with efforts ongoing to mitigate these impacts [33][100] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on consumer OE market share gains - Management noted that OE has been a key focus area, with seven consecutive quarters of growth in both The Americas and EMEA, driven by enhanced OEM partnerships and premium product offerings [38][39] Question: Insights on commercial vehicle environment - Management acknowledged trade-down dynamics in the commercial vehicle market but emphasized the strength of their overarching fleet business and subscription models [50][51] Question: Channel dynamics and inventory digestion - Management indicated that the remaining excess inventory in consumer replacement channels is expected to take until the end of Q4 to sell through, while commercial inventory digestion may extend into 2026 [53][54] Question: EMEA OE performance specifics - Management confirmed that the 20% growth in EMEA OE volume is broad-based, with strong relationships and technological partnerships contributing to market share gains [58][62] Question: Clarification on insurance collection - Management confirmed that the insurance recovery related to the Dubitsa fire is expected to be around $50 million, which was not initially anticipated at the beginning of the year [73] Question: Tariff seasonality and impacts - Management explained that tariff costs are expected to be about $80 million in Q4, with a seasonal pattern following overall volume trends [77] Question: Chemicals divestiture impact - Management estimated the total impact of the Chemicals divestiture to be around $120 million, including lost earnings and increased raw material costs [79]