Yokohama improved its forecast for the year

In the first quarter of 2026, Yokohama sales reached a new record, totaling $1.91 billion, a 10.4% increase compared to January-March 2025. Operating profit grew by 34.5% to $160 million.

The company has decided to improve its forecast for the entire 2026 year, and, for example, the expected operating profit was increased by 10.7% to $1.2 billion. The revenue forecast remained unchanged at $8.2 billion.

In the first quarter of 2026, sales of Yokohama passenger and light truck tires in the OE segment increased, as high demand for vehicles equipped with the company's tires in Japan offset the low performance of Japanese automakers in China. In the replacement market, turnover also increased, and although sales in North America declined due to unfavorable weather conditions and other factors, overall revenue was improved due to strong demand for large-diameter tires in Europe, as well as the expansion of supplies to customers in China, India, and a number of other markets.