Continental AG Overview
Pro stress-test →Continental AG is a holding company engaged in manufacturing and selling soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics, and solid tires, operating through segments including Automotive, Tires, ContiTech, Contract Manufacturing, and Other/Holding/Consolidation. Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific contributing 29% and 19%, respectively.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Continental competes as the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally with 7% market share, significantly behind Michelin and Bridgestone at 14% each and Goodyear at 9%. Competitors include Magna International, AISIN, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, and BorgWarner in the broader automotive supplier ecosystem.
Industry Context
Continental AG operates in Automotive Components & Tires Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1871 · Headquarters: Hanover, Germany · Employees: 190,160 · Revenue: $43.6B · Market cap: $13.2B