• The company reported record sales of USD 3.3 Billion and an operating margin of 12% in 2025.

  • It also set a 2026 sales target of USD 3.6 Billion, as outlined in its latest performance guidance.

Kumho Tire announced its 2025 consolidated results, reporting sales of USD 3.3 billion and operating profit of USD 395 million. Sales increased 3.7% year on year.

Fourth-quarter sales totaled USD 816 million, with operating profit of USD 102 million. When converted into Korean won, this performance represents a remarkable achievement, exceeding KRW 1 trillion on a quarterly basis for nine consecutive quarters since Q4 2023.

Despite the risks arising from changes in the global economic landscape and major internal challenges like a fire at its Gwangju plant in Korea, the company maintained steady sales growth. This performance was driven by expanded sales in both the global original equipment (OE) and replacement (RE) tire markets, particularly in key regions such as the United States and Europe. In addition, the launch of new products such as the ECSTA Sport series and Road Venture RT helped raise the share of high-inch products (18 inches and above) to 43.2%, while EV tire supply accounted for 20.4% of global OE sales.

Kumho Tire also provided its performance guidance for this year, targeting sales of USD 3.6 billion, a 47% sales share for high-inch products (18 inches and above), and a 30% share of EV tire supply in total global OE sales. Despite an uncertain business environment, the company plans to focus on strengthening its global market presence and profitability by enhancing its highly value-added products portfolio and expanding its global production capacity.

Preliminary 2025 Financial Results for Kumho Tire

About KUMHO Tire

Kumho Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, has more than 60 years of history of pioneering innovative approaches to developing tires and is dedicated to providing exceptional driving experiences to consumers around the world. Supported by a global R&D network across Korea, the United States, Germany, and China, Kumho Tire exports its products to more than 180 countries and operates 10 subsidiaries and 16 branches and sales offices worldwide.

In the Americas, Kumho Tire U.S.A., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, leads regional sales, marketing, product development, and distribution. As part of its strategic focus on becoming a performance-driven brand, Kumho Tire U.S.A. is expanding its presence in motorsports and sports marketing to validate technology, enhance brand visibility, and strengthen engagement with consumers. Through agile strategies and ongoing performance validation, Kumho Tire continues to strengthen trust with customers worldwide, while driving innovation, enhancing brand value, and achieving sustainable growth across key global markets.

For more information on Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc., and its products, please visit www.kumhotire.com. Follow Kumho Tire on Facebook, Instagram and on X @KumhoTireUSA.