Kumho Tire reported Q3 2025 sales of $760 million and an operating profit of $74 million, maintaining its streak of eight straight quarters above the $760 million mark since Q4 2023. The company’s operating margin stood at 9.7%. The company said this is supported by continued demand for premium and high-inch products across major markets.
Although total sales slipped 0.1% year-over-year and operating profit fell 22.6% following a May fire at its Gwangju plant, Kumho described the quarter as a strong showing in a challenging environment marked by U.S. tariffs and a global automotive slowdown.
Regional Growth
Kumho said growth in key regions helped stabilize its overall performance. Year-to-date sales in North America were up 19.9%, while Europe rose 9.3% and China increased 2.1%. The company attributed that progress to launches of high-inch and region-specific tire models, along with a broader push in OE supply to automakers.
Innovation and Design Recognition
In 2025, Kumho said it earned “four of the world’s major design awards.” These achievements underscore its focus on technology and product development, Kumho said. The company said it continues to advance next-generation tire solutions using digital twin systems. Its research includes smart tires, airless tires, airborne tires for urban air mobility (UAM), and AGT rail vehicle tires.
Partnerships and Future Plans
Kumho also expanded its role in the autonomous vehicle sector through a September partnership with Autonomous A2Z to co-develop and supply tires for next-generation vehicles. Those tires appeared on the autonomous vehicle Roii, showcased at the APEC 2025 Summit in South Korea.
Looking ahead, Kumho Tire said it will continue to strengthen its management structure and solidify its global position reflected in its Q3 2025 financial results. It said it will do this by focusing on premium product supply, global distribution growth, and brand recognition.
