Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co manufactures and sells a variety of rubber tires under the Goodyear brand name... Show more
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) stock has shown resilience in recent trading sessions, posting notable gains amid broader market volatility. Shares have outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, reflecting investor optimism around strategic restructuring and efficiency gains. Trading around key support levels, GT exhibits heightened volume as traders position ahead of the latest quarterly results. While macroeconomic headwinds in the auto sector persist, the company's focus on core tire operations and cost optimization has supported positive price momentum in the latest market cycle. Valuation metrics, including a low price-to-sales ratio, continue to attract value-oriented investors.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) has experienced upward price momentum in recent weeks, with shares rising approximately 14% over the past month and 39% over the last three months, fueled by operational updates and restructuring progress. A pivotal development was the late-January announcement to close the Tall Timbers mold facility in Findlay, Ohio, by the end of March 2026. This consolidation of U.S. mold operations into a single site in Statesville, North Carolina, will result in about 85 layoffs but is expected to generate cost savings as part of the ongoing Goodyear Forward transformation plan. The news triggered a 6.3% single-day stock surge, underscoring investor approval of management's efficiency drive.
Building on prior moves, the company completed the divestiture of its chemical business in early November 2025, securing roughly $580 million in cash proceeds after adjustments. This transaction has aided debt reduction efforts, improving the balance sheet and shifting focus to a pure-play tire model. High debt levels remain a concern, but these proceeds have enhanced financial flexibility amid challenging industry conditions.
Options activity has surged ahead of today's Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release, scheduled after market close, with a conference call tomorrow. Analysts project Q4 EPS of $0.49, a 25.6% year-over-year increase, on revenue of about $4.85 billion. The prior Q3 report in November delivered an EPS beat of $0.28 versus $0.16 expected, though full-year profitability challenges linger with a TTM net margin of -9.44%.
Analyst sentiment has been mixed, with a Hold consensus from roughly 10 firms. Recent actions include Morgan Stanley maintaining Underweight but lifting its target to $7.30 in late November, while broader targets average $9.89-$11.07, suggesting modest upside or slight overvaluation at current prices near $10.55. Coverage has highlighted the replacement tire market's potential and portfolio redefinition via EV investments and forward guidance.
Macro factors, including raw material costs and auto sector demand softness, have pressured sentiment, but Goodyear's proactive footprint optimization has differentiated it, linking directly to recent price strength.
As Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) advances through 2026, investors should track progress on its Goodyear Forward plan, emphasizing cost efficiencies from site consolidations like Tall Timbers and sustained debt reduction post-chemical divestiture. Analysts project FY2026 EPS around $1.11, up significantly from 2025 estimates, driven by margin expansion in the replacement tire segment amid stabilizing industry demand.
Opportunities lie in commercial tire growth, new product launches for EVs, and motorsport partnerships enhancing brand visibility. Competitive positioning against peers like Bridgestone and Michelin will hinge on operational leverage and supply chain resilience. Risks include persistent high leverage (debt/equity over 288%), raw material volatility, and potential regulatory scrutiny on manufacturing shifts.
Broader auto industry trends, such as electrification and fleet electrification, could boost demand for specialized tires, while macroeconomic factors like interest rates and consumer spending will influence OEM volumes. Monitoring Q1 2026 results for updated guidance on profitability turnaround and free cash flow generation will be crucial for assessing long-term viability.
The RSI Oscillator for GT moved out of oversold territory on March 31, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 25 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 25 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 01, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GT as a result. In of 100 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GT just turned positive on March 26, 2026. Looking at past instances where GT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GT advanced for three days, in of 279 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 4 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 50-day moving average for GT moved below the 200-day moving average on March 10, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
GT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 08, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for GT entered a downward trend on March 31, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.626) is normal, around the industry mean (1.856). P/E Ratio (4.687) is within average values for comparable stocks, (46.789). GT's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.372). GT has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.027). P/S Ratio (0.111) is also within normal values, averaging (3.958).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. GT’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of tires and other rubber products
Industry AutoPartsOEM