Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC)
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- symbol HMC
- Rev/Share 16435.4627
- Book/Share 9799.2872
- PB 0.4903
- Debt/Equity 1.0867
- CurrentRatio 1.361
- ROIC 0.0151
- MktCap 6091425724183.864
- FreeCF/Share 9.0735
- PFCF 514.8264
- PE 12.2528
- Debt/Assets 0.4124
- DivYield 0.0419
- ROE 0.0407
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 4
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 5
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | HMC | BNP Paribas Exane | -- | Underperform | -- | $25 | Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Downgrade | HMC | Macquarie | Outperform | Neutral | -- | -- | June 25, 2025 |
| Initiation | HMC | Bernstein | -- | Market Perform | -- | -- | April 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HMC | UBS | Sell | Neutral | -- | -- | Dec. 18, 2024 |
News
Honda Q3 Earnings Top Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
HMC posts Q3 EPS beat, but revenues drop Y/Y, auto swings to loss, and FY26 outlook signals steep profit contraction.
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Honda Marine Appoints Joshua Matthews as Division Director
Published: February 10, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Honda Marine announces the appointment of Joshua Matthews as Division Director, Honda Marine, succeeding Daniel Sherlock. Matthews embraces his new role at Honda, focused on strengthening dealer and customer and relationships, leading high-performing teams, and elevating product quality.
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Honda is reeling from Trump's tariffs, as latest report shows major blow to Japanese automaker
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative
Honda reported Tuesday a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December, compared to a year earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs hurt the Japanese automaker's earnings.Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co.'s profit over the three quarters totaled 465.4 billion yen ($3 billion), down from 805.2 billion yen.That marked the second straight year that profit declined during the period at Honda, the maker of the Accord sedan, Civic compact and Odyssey minivan.Sales for the three quarters dipped 2.2% to 15.98 trillion yen ($102.6 billion) from the previous year. Honda stuck to its full fiscal year profit forecast at 300 …
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Honda Powersports & Products and 6666 Ranch Announce New Strategic Partnership
Published: February 09, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Honda side-by-sides, ATVs and power equipment to support the ranch's work Honda and 6666 Ranch to collaborate on major events GUTHRIE, Texas, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Honda Powersports & Products and 6666 Ranch proudly announce a landmark partnership, uniting two icons in their respective realms, each defined by hard work, durability and an uncompromising commitment to doing things the right way. As the Official Powersports Partner of 6666 Ranch, Honda brings its trusted Pioneer, ATV and power-equipment products to a legendary ranch that has embodied the spirit of real work for over one and a half centuries.
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Honda and Mythic Announce Joint Development of 100x Energy-Efficient Analog AI Chip for Next-Generation Vehicles
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Mythic announce a joint development agreement in which Honda R&D Co. Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda, will license Mythic's Analog Processing Unit (APU) technology and the companies will co-develop an automotive-grade AI SOC for deployment in Honda's next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by the late 2020s/early 2030s. In line with Honda's safety approach, Mythic's intelligent, ultra-efficient analog compute-in-me.
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Honda: Turning Bullish On Positive Developments (Rating Upgrade)
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Honda Motor is upgraded from "Hold" to "Buy," following my evaluation of its latest corporate actions. HMC's acquisition of a majority interest in Astemo positions it to capitalize on the Software Defined Vehicle ("SDV") trend. The $3 billion of capital injected into its joint venture with LG Energy is expected to lower battery costs, supporting its 2026 U.S. sales target of 1.5 million vehicles.
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Honda Previews 2026 US Sales Strategy, New Models Ahead
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
HMC previews a tougher 2026 but targets 1.5M U.S. sales, refreshed lineups, value trims and new Honda and Acura launches to stay competitive.
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Nashville's Anzie Blue and Honda Powersports Wrap 2025 With Global New Year's Eve, Star-studded Musical Event Highlighting the Best of Music City
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The spirit of Music City was on full display on New Year's Eve as indie music venue Anzie Blue and Honda Powersports partnered to present Anzie Blue New Year's Eve Live, a first-time musical event featuring a genre-spanning lineup that was seen worldwide. The six-hour event was livestreamed on CNN.com, with select performances airing live on CNN as part of its daytime coverage of New Year's Eve from cities around the world. Hosted by CNN anchor Lynda Kinkade,.
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Honda's 2025 US Sales Rise 0.5% Y/Y Despite Microchip Shortage
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
HMC's 2025 U.S. sales hit a post-2021 high, edging up despite a microchip shortage, as record light-truck and electrified sales lift results.
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Honda to Buy Ohio Battery Plant Assets From LGES for $2.9B
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HMC is set to buy Ohio battery plant building assets from LG Energy Solution for about $2.9 billion, aiming to boost efficiency at its JV ahead of 2025 operations.
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Honda to resume regular output at N. America plants after chip supply disruptions
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Honda Motor said it will begin gradually resuming normal operations at its North American vehicle assembly plants from Monday, a sign that production disruptions from a shortage of Nexperia chips are easing.
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Here's Why You Should Offload Honda Stock From Your Portfolio
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
HMC faces shrinking Asian sales, rising EV losses and higher capex, pressuring cash flow and signaling potential downside ahead.
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Honda Q2 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
HMC's fiscal Q2 earnings and revenues fall short of estimates as weaker auto sales offset motorcycle strength, prompting a muted FY26 outlook.
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Honda: The Good And The Bad From Recent Results
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
I leave my existing "Hold" rating for Honda unchanged after reviewing its recent performance. HMC's Q2FY26 operating profit missed expectations with the Automobile division's underperformance; it is also cutting its full-year guide due to disruptions relating to chip supplier Nexperia. But its free cash flow more than doubled in the latest quarter. This makes it likely that a mid-single-digit forward dividend yield is achievable.
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10 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 38 Of 68 October Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The article analyzes the top large-cap value (GASV) stocks using YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify fair-priced, high-yield dividend opportunities. Ten of eighteen 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks, including ET, MPLX, YRD, VZ, BMY, TFC, T, SU, MFC, and BBVA, are considered buyable in October. Analyst projections suggest the top ten GASV stocks could deliver average net gains of 38.01% by October 2026, with Lexinfintech Holdings leading potential returns.
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Exclusive: Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could spark job losses and disrupt a $4.6 billion market that is dominated by Honda , according to documents reviewed by Reuters and seven people familiar with the matter.
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Honda Launches All-New ProZision™ Lineup of Battery-Powered ZTR Lawn Mowers
Published: October 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Honda Power Sports & Products launches its all-new lineup of battery-powered manual and autonomous zero-turn-radius (ZTR) lawn mowers branded under the ProZision™ name. The ProZision™ lineup includes 54-inch and 60-inch models, as well as a 60-inch autonomous model.
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Honda ends production of its Acura EV in the US, citing 'market conditions'
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Honda is ending US production of an electric vehicle that General Motors was producing. The automaker said it ended production "to better align" with "market conditions.
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Honda ending production of Acura EV being produced by GM in U.S.
Published: September 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Honda Motor is ending U.S. production of its Acura ZDX electric crossover, citing market conditions. The vehicle was being produced by General Motors in Tennessee.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for September 2nd
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
NWS, BWIN and HMC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 2, 2025.
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Here's Why You Should Retain Honda Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HMC's hybrid growth, bold EV plans, and shareholder returns fuel optimism, but falling demand and higher capex weigh on the outlook.
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Helm.ai and Honda Motor Co. Agree to Multi-Year ADAS Joint Development for Mass Production Consumer Vehicles
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helm.ai, a leading provider of autonomous driving AI software, today announced a multi-year joint development agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Through this collaboration, the two companies will accelerate the development of Honda's next-generation self-driving capabilities, including its Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) platform. The partnership centers on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for production consumer cars, leveraging Helm.ai's full stac.
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Honda Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HMC beats Q1 EPS estimates despite weaker y/y earnings, as Motorcycle gains offset softness in other segments.
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3 Foreign Auto Stocks to Gain From Momentum in Key Markets
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HMC, GELYY and NIO are set to benefit from solid demand in China and Japan as Europe's car market stumbles.
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Pre-Markets in Green Amid Trade Deal With Japan
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-Markets in Green Amid Trade Deal With Japan.
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Pre-Markets Shine on Japanese Auto Trade Deal
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
A new trade agreement was announced that lowers tariffs on Japanese imported autos to +15% from +27.5%, with $550B in loans and investments.
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Honda & Nissan in Discussion to Co-Develop Advanced Auto Software
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
HMC and NSANY are in talks to co-develop advanced vehicle software and expand U.S. manufacturing ties amid tariff pressures.
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Honda pulls the plug on large electric SUV as driver demand for battery powered cars plummets
Published: July 09, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral
Honda has reportedly put the brakes on a large electric SUV, following President Trump's decision to cut EV incentives in the US.
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Honda recalls 259K vehicles over faulty brake pedal that can increase crash, injury risk
Published: June 18, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
The faulty brake pedal can increase the risk of injury or crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Honda Puts EVs in the Rearview: Can Hybrids Power the Next Chapter?
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Japan's auto biggie Honda HMC is pulling back on its electric vehicle (EV) plans as global demand cools. Instead, the company is betting big on hybrid cars, aiming to launch 13 new hybrid models globally between 2027 and 2030, including a new hybrid system for large-size vehicles set to debut in the second half of the decade.
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About Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.honda.co.jp
- Industry Auto - Manufacturers
- CEO Toshihiro Mibe
- Employees 194993