Clermont-Ferrand, February 11, 2026 – 5:45pm
COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
Michelin delivered segment operating income of €2.9 billion in 2025, at constant exchange rates.
The Group generated high free cash flow before M&A of €2.1 billion
and strengthened its financial position.
Group sales and segment operating income were weighed down by lower business volumes and the stronger euro, although these effects were partly offset by a better sales mix.
Automotive & Two-wheel (RS1): operating margin came in at 11.7%, impacted by lower sales volumes for Original Equipment and for the Group's Tier 2 and Tier 3 brands. The sales mix improved in 2025, with the contribution of 18-inch and larger tires rising to 68% of MICHELIN-brand Passenger car tire sales, and growth seen for MICHELIN tires in Replacement, supported by the new MICHELIN Primacy and CrossClimate ranges.
Road Transportation (RS2): operating margin narrowed to 4.7%, pulled down by weak Original Equipment sales in North America, in a market that shrank by 20% following manufacturers' massive stockpiling of trucks, particularly "Class 8" trucks. The Group has launched a comprehensive adaptation plan for the Road Transportation segment, that includes adjusting industrial capacity, strengthening differentiation through accelerated renewal of product ranges, and promoting connected solutions.
Specialties (RS3): delivered an operating margin of 13.5%, with Tire businesses still hampered by bottom-of-cycle trends in Original Equipment for Agricultural markets, although this was partly offset by substantial growth for Mining and Aircraft tires. Polymer Composite Solutions posted growth, delivering high margins and confirming the benefits of having a diversified portfolio.
A stronger financial position thanks to high cash flow generation.
Florent Menegaux, Managing Chairman: “In 2025, several markets where the Group operates were affected by heightened competition, new and very unstable customs tariffs, and an unfavorable regulatory environment, which weighed on our volumes. In this context, our teams responded with exemplary engagement, by closely adjusting the steering of our operations. We also strengthened our financial position, continued to adapt our industrial capacities, and accelerated our product plan. The Group's growth momentum in Polymer Composite Solutions, boosted by our recent acquisitions, confirms our ability to position ourselves in these high value-added activities. We remain committed to continuing to deploy our Michelin in Motion 2030 strategy”.
Outlook for 2026
Regardless of unpredictable fluctuations in international trade rules, tire markets are expected to remain stable over 2026, contracting slightly in the first half, followed by a relative improvement in the B2B Original Equipment markets in the second half of the year.
Alongside its tire business, the Group is accelerating its growth in the field of Polymer Composite Solutions, which will form a new reporting segment in the Group's financial communication as from Q1 2026.
Michelin is targeting growth in segment operating income at iso-forex and iso-scope in 2026 compared with 2025, and over €1.6 billion in free cash flow before M&A.
Confident in its cash flow generation, the Group announces a share buyback program up to €2.0 billion over the 2026-2028 period.
Key figures
(in € millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Sales | 25,992 | 27,193 | 28,343 |
| Segment operating income | 2,719 | 3,378 | 3,572 |
| Segment operating margin | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| of which Automotive, Two-wheel and related distribution | 11.7% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| of which Road transportation and related distribution | 4.7% | 9.0% | 6.8% |
| of which Specialty businesses and related distribution | 13.5% | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| Other operating income and expenses | (353) | (747) | (920) |
| Operating income | 2,366 | 2,631 | 2,652 |
| Net income | 1,664 | 1,890 | 1,983 |
| Earnings per share | €2.36 | €2.65 | €2.77 |
| Dividend per share1 | €1.38 | €1.38 | €1.35 |
| Segment EBITDA | 4,663 | 5,361 | 5,489 |
| Capital expenditure | 1,967 | 2,182 | 2,236 |
| Net debt | 2,345 | 3,112 | 3,281 |
| Gearing | 13.0% | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Free cash flow2 | 2,181 | 2,225 | 2,343 |
| Free cash flow before M&A | 2,126 | 2,225 | 3,009 |
| ROCE3 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| Employees on payroll4 | 122,600 | 129,800 | 132,500 |
1 2025 dividend subject to approval by the Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 22, 2026.
2 Free cash flow corresponds to net cash from operating activities less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for net cash flows relating to cash management financial assets and borrowing collaterals.
3 In calculating ROCE, amortization of acquired intangible assets and the Group's share of profit/(loss) from equity-accounted companies are added to segment operating income. ROCE is calculated after tax using a standard rate of 23% in 2024 and 2025, which is more in line with the effective tax rate than the standard 25% used in 2023.
5 At period-end.
Market Review
Passenger Car, Light Truck & Two-wheel tires
PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
| 2025/2024 (in number of tires) | Europe* | North & Central America | China | Global market |
| Original Equipment | -5% | -2% | +9% | +2% |
| Replacement | +1% | 0% | +2% | +1% |
* Including Turkey and Central Asia.
The global Passenger car and Light truck sell-in tire market grew by 1% over the year in 2025, with a 1% gain in Replacement sales and a 2% gain in the Original Equipment segment.
PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES - ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
In the Original Equipment segment, global demand ended 2025 up 2% year-on-year. China was the main growth driver, with demand up 9%, whereas Europe and North America saw decreases of 5% and 2% respectively.
Demand in Asia excluding China (mainly Japan and South Korea) also weakened over the year, declining by 4%.
In Europe, the market contracted for 2025 as a whole, but leveled off in the second half after a steep 8% decline at the beginning of the year. The European automotive industry continued to be weighed down by the uncertainties surrounding its necessary transformation, as well as by competition from Asian players. However, the situation improved in the second half of the year thanks to a slight upturn in demand for new vehicles and a clearer picture of customs tariffs for exports to the United States.
The North and Central American market declined by 2% year on year. As in Europe, the slowdown was more pronounced in the first six months, with a 5% contraction triggered by the major uncertainty created by the risk of high tariffs. The second half saw slight growth of 1%, led by buyers taking action before the termination of the tax subsidies for EV purchases (set up under the Biden administration), and also spurred by the fact that customs tariffs had a lower-than-expected impact on prices.
In China, the market grew by 9% over the year, reaching a record high. This growth reflected several different factors: (i) a public subsidies program that strongly boosted domestic demand and whose effects continued to be felt through to the end of the year, even though the basis for comparison became less favorable from the third quarter onwards; (ii) a fast-changing domestic market, with electric and hybrid cars accounting for over half of total production, and local players gaining market share; and (iii) particularly buoyant levels of vehicle exports.
PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES - REPLACEMENT
Global demand for Replacement tires rose by 1% year-on-year, with relative stability across all regions.
In Europe, demand was more or less stable for the year as a whole, with a 1% increase, having dropped by 7% in the fourth quarter. The structurally more dynamic segments of the market posted strong growth again in 2025, such as tires in the “18 inch and larger” and "All Seasons" categories. Demand for “Winter" tires increased slightly despite a high basis of comparison with 2024 and a slight slowdown in the fourth quarter.
The regulatory environment in the region was uncertain during the year, with:
The rumors surrounding these two situations drove a surge in imports due to buyers taking action ahead of regulatory change, which led to high levels of imported tires in dealers' inventories. However, this inventory piling did not impact the Group’s brands.
In North America, demand was stable for the year overall (0% growth). While there was a modest 1% increase in the first half, led mainly by imports of low-cost tires ahead of the introduction of additional tariffs, the second half saw a slight 1% contraction as well as continued high levels of imports, making the non-pool segment of the market much more dynamic than the pool segment.
North America’s dealers have high inventories of imported tires, as in Europe, but again this does not directly concern the Group’s brands.
In China, the market edged up 2% in 2025, buoyed by a 4% increase in the second half when trends were much more dynamic than in the first six months. The public subsidies program introduced by the government helped boost domestic demand, which was still lackluster at the start of the year. Another major market factor in 2025 was the fast-changing distribution structure, with a greater weighting of online sales. And China was the country that recorded the fastest growth for 18-inch and larger tires in 2025.
In the Group’s other operating regions, demand was down slightly in South America, retreating 2% despite a rebound in Argentina. However it rose slightly in Asia excluding China (1%) and in India and the Middle East (2%).
TWO-WHEEL
Demand in the Motorcyle and Scooter segment remained buoyant for the year as a whole, despite slowing slightly in the second half. The main growth drivers were China – particularly for premium scooter tires – and Western Europe. Conversely, the market trended downwards in North America, hampered by dealer inventory piling.
The Bicycle tire market remained fragile, hampered by the financial difficulties experienced by a number of manufacturers since 2023.
Truck tires (radial and bias)
| 2025/2024 (in number of tires) | Europe* | North & Central America | South America | Global market (excl. China) |
| Original Equipment | +2% | -20% | -13% | -4% |
| Replacement | +2% | +5% | +8% | +4% |
* Including Turkey and Central Asia.
The global Truck tire sell-in market (excluding China) improved by a slight 3% in 2025, with Original Equipment sales declining by 4% and Replacement demand growing by 4%.
In China, where the Group's presence is negligible, markets grew by 5% over the year (+17% in the OE segment and -1% in Replacement).
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
In the Original Equipment segment, the global market (excluding China) declined by 4%.
In Europe, the start of the year was marked by the end of the market normalization process that had shaped the whole of 2024. Demand reached its lowest point in the first quarter of 2025 before picking up again in the second quarter and accelerating in the second half with a 9% increase. Overall growth came in at 2% for the full twelve months, but this upturn was mainly due to a very low basis of comparison as the market remains weak in absolute terms.
In North and Central America, the market reached an all-time low, plummeting 20% in 2025, with the pace of decline continuing steadily throughout the year. This downswing reflects two main factors: (i) numerous political uncertainties (including the reconsideration of planned environmental regulations) and economic uncertainties that made fleet managers reluctant to invest in new vehicles, and (ii) the fact that manufacturers have stockpiled trucks, which they need to sell off before they can increase their pace of output, particularly in the "Class 8" truck sub-segment. Although there were slight positive signs in December for pre-orders of new trucks, it is too early to draw any conclusions.
In South America, demand slid 13% in 2025, with the situation deteriorating significantly as the year progressed (26% slump in the fourth quarter). Brazil’s economic situation, already dragged down by high interest rates and sharp depreciation of the real, has deteriorated even more since the summer and the introduction of high customs tariffs on its exports to the United States. Also, declining demand for trailers is adding to the challenges faced by local manufacturers.
REPLACEMENT
The global Replacement sell-in market (excluding China) grew by 4% over the year.
In Europe, demand inched up 2% in 2025. The year started off well, boosted by a high level of tire imports, mainly due to the postponement of American shipments, as well as contained shipping costs and the weaker US dollar against the euro. Demand then gradually slowed, landing at a level more in line with the stagnant transportation activity seen in the region. Southern Europe delivered the highest growth rates, while Central and Eastern Europe lagged behind, held back by the economic situation in Turkey.
Demand in North America was up 5% year-on-year. Against a backdrop of subdued transportation activity, the market was buoyed by (i) the automatic carryover effect of weak demand in the Original Equipment segment and (ii) sell-in purchases made ahead of additional customs duties being introduced.
In South America demand climbed 8% over the year, lifted by the upturn in activity in Argentina. However, the benefits of this rebound are mainly being felt by Asian players, who are taking advantage of the market opening up and are increasing their penetration rates.
In the other operating regions, markets grew by 2% over the year, including a 3% gain in India/Middle East.
Specialty businesses
Specialty tires:
Mining tires: demand for Mining tires is expected to remain robust over the long term, thanks to ever-increasing ore mining needs to support the energy transition and technological advances. The position in 2025 reflected this structural trend, with growth of around 4% fueled by buoyant demand for copper and gold. Tire inventories at mining operators were at healthy levels and even reduced slightly over the course of the year.
Beyond-road tires: in these segments, where demand is on the whole divided equally between Original Equipment (OE) and Replacement sales, growth was mixed in the first quarter, with OE demand declining across the board and Replacement demand demonstrating greater resilience.
The Original Equipment markets all continued to trend downwards over the period. Regarding Agricultural tires, as many farmers have renewed their equipment in recent years, they were in a position to postpone their investment decisions during 2025 in view of the highly unstable regulatory and business environment and the fact that their margins were, to some extent, squeezed by the volatile agricultural prices during the year. However, the fourth quarter showed signs of a slight uptrend, particularly in Europe. Demand for Construction tires decreased overall in 2025, but the market gained momentum in the second half of the year following a downturn in the first half. Original Equipment sales for Materials Handling tires decreased throughout the year, both in Europe and North America.
The Replacement markets for specialty tires were slightly higher overall in 2025 than in 2024. The market for Agricultural tires edged up year-on-year, lifted by robust momentum in North America. The Construction tires market also trended upwards, propelled by the Infrastructure segment in North America, which was buoyed by high volumes of purchases by US dealers ahead of the introduction of additional customs tariffs. Lastly, the Materials Handling segment was declining slightly, both in Europe and North America.
Aircraft tires: this market is expanding, especially in the commercial and regional aviation segments. Demand for international flights continued to rise in 2025, particularly in China (up 15% compared with 2024, but still 15% lower than in 2019). Deliveries of new aircraft by manufacturers increased in 2025, and the market continued to switch to radial tires, due mainly to new environmental standards that are prompting fleets to renew their equipment.
Polymer Composite Solutions:
Fundamentals in the conveyor belt market closely track mining industry demand over the long term and are structurally sound. From a short-term perspective however, the market remains hesitant, with mixed trends across the various regions: North America is holding up fairly well despite many uncertainties, whereas in Australia and South Africa mining operators are more hindered by commodity price trends.
In the other Polymer Composite Solutions markets - belts, seals, coated fabrics and technical films for a wide range of market verticals - global demand once again varied from one segment to another. More traditional segments, such as manufacturing and upstream energy, faced cyclical headwinds due to stagnating demand and the need for financial discipline, while "strategic" segments (aerospace, defense, mining of critical minerals, and medical technologies) were positively impacted by a growth cycle fueled by geopolitical tensions, carbon-reduction requirements and demographic change.
Sales and Results
Sales
Consolidated sales amounted to €25,992 million in 2025, representing a 4.4% decline from the €27,193 million reported in 2024. At constant exchange rates, the decline stood at 1.4% for the year.
The year-on-year change reflected the combined impact of the following factors:
Results
Segment operating income amounted to €2,719 million or 10.5% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with €3,378 million and 12.4% in 2024.
The €659 million year-on-year decrease reflects the net impact of the following factors:
Other operating income and expenses unallocated to the operating segments represented a net expense of €353 million in 2025 versus €747 million in 2024.
This year-on-year increase was primarily attributable to much lower provisions for business restructurings, as several large-scale restructuring plans were carried out in 2024.
Net financial position
Free cash flow after M&A ended the year at €2,181 million, virtually unchanged from the €2,225 million reported at December 31, 2024. This relative stability was due to an €88 million negative change in working capital, with the decrease in the value of inventories not fully offsetting the rise in trade receivables and payables, and a reduction in gross purchases of intangible assets and PP&E compared with 2024, which marked the end of the catch-up cycle following the slowdown linked to Covid-19 and its impact on the global economy.
Gearing stood at 13.0% at December 31, 2025, corresponding to net debt of €2,345 million, down €767 million from December 31, 2024.
Segment information
| (in € millions) | Sales | Segment operating income | Segment operating margin | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Automotive and Two-wheel* | 14,306 | 14,667 | 1,677 | 1,917 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Road transportation* | 6,023 | 6,599 | 280 | 597 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Specialties* | 5,663 | 5,927 | 762 | 864 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Group | 25,992 | 27,193 | 2,719 | 3,378 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
* And related distribution
Automotive and Two-wheel
Sales in the Automotive, Two-wheel and related distribution segment retreated by 2.5% year on year to €14,306 million in 2025.
Volumes sold dipped 1.9%, mainly reflecting the contraction in the Original Equipment markets in mature regions. However, this impact was partly offset by a favorable mix effect, due to the resilience of Replacement sales, continued market upscaling, and a positive price effect. Price increases during the year were the result of contractual indexation clauses and of targeted price adjustments, against a backdrop of rising costs, fueled in particular by new custom duties, especially in North America.
Exchange rates also had an unfavorable impact on this segment's sales in 2025, particularly due to the weaker US dollar and Brazilian real.
For Automotive tires, MICHELIN-brand and 18-inch and larger tires accounted for 68% of total sales, up three points on 2024.
The Group is continuing to deploy its distribution strategy based on a complementary mix between brick & mortar dealerships (integrated or franchised) and digital channels, with online retail platforms making a growing contribution.
Segment operating income amounted to €1,677 million or 11.7% of sales, versus €1,917 million and 13.1% in 2024.
Road transportation
Sales in the Road transportation and related distribution segment totaled €6,023 million in 2025, down 8.7% from the prior year.
Volumes sold fell by 8.8% over the year, mainly due to the contraction of the Original Equipment markets in North America and Europe. Replacement sales were hampered by high levels of imports of budget tires from Asia, particularly in the Americas as a result of uncertainties surrounding customs tariffs.
However, the negative impacts were partly offset by a favorable mix effect, and a positive price effect due to the application of contractual indexation clauses and the contract renegotiations undertaken with OEMs to ensure that the Group’s technological leadership is fairly valued.
Exchange rates also weighed on this segment's sales in 2025, particularly the US dollar and Brazilian real.
Segment operating income amounted to €280 million or 4.7% of sales, versus €597 million and 9.0% in 2024.
Specialty businesses
In 2025, sales generated by the Specialty businesses declined by 4.4% year-on-year, to €5,663 million.
The year-on-year decrease was chiefly triggered by lower volumes sold in segments exposed to Original Equipment markets, partly offset by the resilience of Replacement sales in several businesses, and by a favorable mix effect.
The high exposure of the Specialties business to the US dollar also held back sales during the year.
Segment operating income amounted to €762 million or 13.5% of sales, versus €864 million and 14.6% in 2024.
Mining tires: In a structurally buoyant mining market, the Group’s sales volumes rose in 2025. This performance was achieved following a return to more normal business conditions after several one-off factors that weighed sales in 2024. Momentum gained pace as the year progressed, led by volume growth, and the good market fit of the Group's product and service offering.
The Group reaped the benefits of its new product solutions, which offer significant gains in terms of mileage lifespan and value delivered to customers.
Beyond-road tires: Overall sales for agricultural, infrastructure and materials handling tires trended downwards in 2025, hindered by their significant exposure to Original Equipment markets, where sales volumes remained low. Sales picked up slightly in the fourth quarter, with volumes sold staging a recovery in Europe, but this was not enough to offset the impact on the segment of the slowdown in OE markets, particularly in North America.
In the Agricultural tires segment, sales volumes continued to be restrained by bottom-of-the-cycle OE market trends, with volumes still well below their previous peak. In the Replacement segment, the Group held onto its market share in an overall stable European market, while sales were down in a severely deteriorated environment.
In the Infrastructure tires segment, which is a growth area for the Group, the stand-out technological leadership of the Group’s offerings – with new products such as the X Crane 2 – fueled market share gains in the Original Equipment markets, which were globally stable. Replacement sales were up in Europe, with the Group winning significant market share, but they were down in North America in a fiercely competitive environment.
This segment's operations were marked by two key events during the year: (i) Michelin ’s sale to the CEAT group of its two Sri Lanka-based plants dedicated to bias tires and compact construction equipment tracks, and (ii) the phasing out of bias tire production at the Olsztyn plant in Poland, as announced in 2024.
The Materials Handling tires segment was impacted by a steep decline in Original Equipment activity, although the Group held onto its market shares. Sales of Replacement tires decreased, although volumes of MICHELIN-brand tires rose, reflecting the Group's premium positioning and its selective management.
The Group recorded an increase in its sales of Aircraft tires over the year, in a growing aviation market that is continuing to gradually shift to radials. This performance was driven by commercial and business air travel. All of the Group’s regions contributed to the year-on-year growth, fueled by Michelin ’s stand-out, innovation-led offering.
Sales volumes of Polymer Composite Solutions grew in 2025 on an organic basis, led by favorable long-term market fundamentals, particularly in the industrial and energy segments.
This momentum was further tractioned by the consolidation of two bolt-on businesses (Pronal & Aston Seals) that strengthened the Group's portfolio and broadened its offering in targeted markets.
The performance delivered by this segment in 2025 supports the Group's goal of expanding its presence and growth in Polymer Composite Solutions over the long term.
The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were approved for publication by the Managing Chairman on February 10, 2026 after being reviewed by the Supervisory Board. At the date of this press release, the audit procedures have been carried out and the statutory auditors' report is being issued.
Non-financial performance
The Group has been awarded high scores by rating agencies for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) engagement and performance.
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| Rating agency | Sustainalytics | MSCI | CDP | ISS ESG | EcoVadis | |||
| Scores* at December 31, 2025 | Low risk 14.3 | AAA | A Climate change | A- Water security | A Supplier Engagement | B- Prime | Gold 84/100 | |
* Full details concerning the position and distribution of these scores are available at michelin.com
Sustainalytics affirmed its "Low risk" rating for the Group, in recognition of its solid performance in corporate governance and stakeholder management.
EcoVadis awarded Michelin gold medal status, with an overall ESG score of 84/100, up five points on 2024.
In its twelve years of EcoVadis assessments, this is the Group's best score so far.
The Michelin in Motion 2030 strategic plan
The Group is continuing to deploy its Michelin in Motion 2030 strategic roadmap, as reaffirmed at the Capital Markets Day event in May 2024.
People Objectives
| INDICATOR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | TARGET 2030 | |
| Set the global standard in employee engagement | Engagement rate | 84.4% | 84.7% | 83.5% | >85% |
| Set the global standard in workplace safety | TRIR(1) | 4.48 | 5.01 | 4.91 | <2.50 |
| Set the standard for employee diversity and inclusion | IMDI(2) | 86 | 83 | 80 | 95/100 points |
| Lead the industry in creating customer value | Partner NPS | 45.5 | 40.2 | 42.7 | 50 (up 10 pts vs. 2020) |
(1) Total Recordable Incident Rate: a revised KPI aligned with international standards.
(2) Diversity and Inclusion Management Index: calculation method adjusted to more closely reflect in-the-field actions.
Set the global standard in employee engagement
The overall employee engagement rate edged down by 0.3 points in 2025 but nevertheless remained high, at 84.4%. Participation in the engagement survey was also high, with the rate rising to 93% in 2025.
Nine out of ten employees said they are proud to work for Michelin , demonstrating their strong sense of engagement despite a very challenging operating environment.
Set the global standard in workplace safety
The TRIR improved in 2025, driven by progress in all geographies and business sectors. This means that the Group is back on a path aligned with its 2030 targets, provided it keeps up its pace of progress.
Newly acquired businesses, particularly in the Polymer Composite Solutions segment, are being gradually integrated into the TRIR reporting system.
Set the global standard for employee diversity and inclusion
The IMDI rose by three points in 2025, illustrating progress achieved for most of the indicators that make up the index.
This increase mainly reflects:
Lead the industry in creating customer value
In 2025, the Partner NPS rose by a strong 5.3 points to 45.5, outperforming Group’s intermediate target.
The majority of countries recorded major headway – especially in North America and Europe – in the areas of operational excellence, logistics service quality and streamlined customer processes.
In the few regions that are lagging behind, the main areas for improvement are sales responsiveness and supply chain performance.
Overall, product quality, the strength of the MICHELIN brand, and customer proximity remain the main drivers for customer satisfaction.
Profit Objectives
| INDICATOR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2030 TARGET | |
| Drive significant growth in sales | Average annual growth in sales, 2023 to 2030 | Revenue €26.0bn | Revenue €27.2bn | Revenue €28.3bn | 5% CAGR(4) |
| Continuously create value | ROCE(1) | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% | >10.5% |
| Maintain the strength of the MICHELIN brand | Brand vitality indicator(2) | 74 | 72 | 73 | 65 up 5 pts vs. 2020 |
| Maintain the sustained pace of product and service innovation | Product/service vitality indicator(3) | 27.7% | 29.4% | 30.8% | >30% |
(1) Consolidated ROCE is calculated after adding (i) goodwill, acquired intangible assets and investments in equity-accounted companies to economic assets; and (ii) amortization of acquired intangible assets and the Group’s share of profit from and loans to equity-accounted companies to after-tax earnings.
(2) Composite indicator used to measure the brand's vitality.
(3) Percentage of sales from products and services introduced in the last three years.
(4) 2023-2030 compound annual growth rate
Drive significant growth in sales
Consolidated sales contracted by 4.4% in 2025 based on current exchange rates, impacted by a challenging operating environment in B2B Original Equipment (truck and agriculture tires) and a 4.7% decline in volumes sold. These negative factors were partly offset by a robust product mix effect, resulting from the Group's value-driven approach and the ongoing expansion of the Polymer Composite Solutions and Connected Solutions businesses, whose growth prospects remain structurally favorable.
Following two years of contraction, the Group’s overall target is to return to sales growth.
Continuously create value
Consolidated ROCE decreased to 9.2% in 2025, mainly reflecting the decline in segment operating income against the backdrop of lower volumes sold.
Nevertheless, the Group is keeping up its strict discipline in terms of capital allocation and is continuing its efforts to deliver on its value-accretive strategy in line with its 2030 targets.
Maintain the strength of the MICHELIN brand
The brand vitality indicator increased again in 2025, with the Group moving up one place in the benchmark ranking. The BrandFinance ranking issued in January 2026 values the Michelin brand at $10.3 billion, up 17% on 2024.
The brand is showing forward momentum, albeit at a gradual pace, powered by the rollout of the "Brand Chapter 2" campaign and the higher visibility of the transformative changes undertaken by the Group.
Maintain the sustained pace of product and service innovation
At 27.7%, the product/service vitality indicator was in line with expectations.
The year-on-year decrease in this indicator stems from a lower weighting of AGB/AOE activities within overall performance, as well as longer innovation cycles for some B2B lines.
In the mid-term, the Group expects to see a sharp increase in its product/service vitality indicator, boosted in particular by upcoming launches in the Mining, Passenger Car and Light Truck tire segments, with a target of sustainably exceeding 40% as from 2027.
Planet Objectives
| INDICATOR | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2030 TARGET | |
| Achieve carbon neutrality in manufacturing and energy use by 2050 | Scopes 1 & 2 CO2 emissions vs. 2019(1) | -48% | -37% | -28% | -47% |
| Help achieve carbon neutrality in use | Product/tire energy efficiency (Scope 3) vs. 2020 | +5.8% | +4.3% | +2.9% | +10% |
| Improve the abrasion resistance of the Group's products to help reduce particle emissions | Abrasion resistance index(2) (base 100: 2020) | 108.4 | 107.0 | 103.4 | 110 |
| Reach 100% of renewable and recycled materials in tires | Percentage of renewable and recycled materials | 32% | 31% | 28% | 40% |
(1) The new Group target following the SBTi’s approval in June 2024 of the 1.5°C-aligned pathway to 2030.
(2) The abrasion resistance index replaces the i-MEP indicator.
Achieve carbon neutrality in manufacturing and energy use
In 2025, the Group’s Scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions were 48% lower than in 2019, representing a - 11point improvement compared with 2024.
This performance further strengthens the Group's confidence that it will meet its SBTi-approved targets, and was achieved thanks to:
At the same time, the Group is continuing its efforts to enhance energy efficiency.
Help achieve carbon neutrality in use
The Product/tire energy efficiency (Scope 3) indicator was 5.8% higher in 2025 than in 2020, thanks to a number of recent product launches, and the increasing use of low rolling resistance technologies in all segments (Automotive, Truck and Specialty tires).
Improve the abrasion resistance of the Group’s products to help reduce particle emissions
In 2025, the abrasion resistance index showed that the Group's products are becoming increasingly durable, illustrating the priority given to reducing particle emissions linked to tire use.
This progress is mainly being led by:
These advances are enabling the Group to move steadily towards meeting its 2030 target, while tangibly contributing to reducing the environmental footprint associated with the use of its products.
Reach 100% of renewable and recycled materials in tires
The percentage of renewable and recycled materials used by the Group for its products was 32% in 2025, up one percentage point on 2024.
The year-on-year rise was primarily attributable to greater use of renewable and recycled materials other than natural rubber.
The Group remains confident that it will meet its goal of using 40% renewable and recycled materials by 2030, through continuing to invest in this area and securing its supply chains.
Highlights
Corporate
People
Planet
Business operations
A full description of the highlights may be found on the Michelin website, michelin.com website.
Results presentation
Full-year 2025 results will be reviewed with analysts and investors at a live conference today, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm CET. The event will be in English, with simultaneous interpreting in French. The conference call and the full array of financial information may be found on the michelin.com website.
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| Investor Relations investor-relations@michelin.com Guillaume Jullienne guillaume.jullienne@michelin.com Benjamin Marcus benjamin.marcus@michelin.com Nadia Ait-Mokhtar nadia.ait-mokhtar@michelin.com | Media Relations +33 (0) 1 45 66 22 22 groupe-michelin.service-de-presse@michelin.com Individual Shareholders +33 (0) 4 73 32 23 05 Muriel Combris-Battut muriel.combris-battut@michelin.com Elisabete Antunes elisabete.antunes@michelin.com |
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