Goodyear Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2014. “We delivered record second quarter results, driven by strong consumer replacement volumes in all of our regions where our new products are in demand,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer.

“Our performance in the first half, which was achieved through a balance of volume growth and cost reduction, gives us confidence that our strategy is working and we are on track to attain our 2014-2016 financial targets.”

Goodyear’s second quarter 2014 sales were $4.7 billion, compared to $4.9 billion a year ago. Tire unit volumes totaled 40.6 million for the second quarter of 2014, up 3 percent from 2013. Replacement tire shipments were up 6 percent with growth in all four regions. Original equipment unit volume was down 4 percent, primarily in Latin America.

The company reported record segment operating income of $460 million in the second quarter of 2014. This was up 7 percent from the year-ago quarter driven by significant improvement in Europe, Middle East and Africa, which more than offset softness in emerging markets. The North American business continued to perform at record levels with segment operating margin of more than 10 percent.

Goodyear’s record second quarter 2014 net income available to common shareholders was $213 million (76 cents per share). Excluding certain significant items, adjusted net income was $225 million (80 cents per share). Per share amounts are diluted.

For the second quarter of 2013, net income available to common shareholders was $181 million (67 cents per share). Excluding certain significant items, adjusted net income was $209 million (76 cents per share). Per share amounts are diluted.

Year to dateGoodyear’s sales for the first six months of 2014 were $9.1 billion, down 6 percent from the 2013 period. Tire unit volumes totaled 80.6 million for the first half of 2014, up 2 percent from 2013. Replacement tire shipments were up 4 percent. Original equipment unit volume was down 3 percent.

The company’s first half segment operating income of $833 million was up 14 percent from last year and a record. Compared to the prior year, year-to-date segment operating income reflects volume and earnings growth in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa, which offset lower earnings in emerging markets.

Goodyear’s year-to-date net income available to common shareholders of $155 million (58 cents per share) is down from $206 million (79 cents per share) in 2013’s first half. All per share amounts are diluted.

Business Segment Results

North America

Second Quarter

Six Months

(in millions)

2014

2013

2014

2013

Tire Units

15.3

14.8

29.9

29.6

Sales

$ 2,044

$ 2,201

$ 3,923

$ 4,367

Segment Operating Income

208

204

364

331

Segment Operating Margin

10.2%

9.3%

9.3%

7.6%

North America’s second quarter 2014 sales decreased 7 percent from last year to $2 billion. Sales reflect a 3 percent increase in tire unit volume, offset by lower third party chemical sales and lower price/mix. Replacement tire shipments were up 6 percent. Original equipment unit volume was down 4 percent.

Second quarter 2014 segment operating income of $208 million was a 2 percent improvement over the prior year and a record for any quarter. The improvement was driven primarily by higher replacement tire volume.

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