At the market close on May 28, the S&P 500 remains statistically flat for the year. So it may not be saying much to point out that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NASDAQ: GT) is burning up the market in 2025. GT stock is up 28%, buoyed by a 22% increase in the last three months.
Undeniably, there are more attractive choices among automotive stocks. Goodyear took on a significant pile of debt with its acquisition of Cooper Tire in 2021. That’s stressed operating margins and earnings. It's also a big reason why GT stock is still down more than 5% in the last 12 months despite the strong rally in 2025.
