HMCMotorcycles, automobiles and power products
Honda Motor
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By Kevin Amado
Updated
- Price
- $34.88
- Analysts view
- Leaning bullish
- Discount category
- Pricey
- Pick status
- Research only
- Next earnings
- Earnings Feb 10 · · estimated
- 52-week range
- $23.25 – $36.88
- To Nov 10, 2026
- Beta
- 0.51
- Vs S&P 500, 5 years monthly, to Oct 30, 2026
- Average volume
- 879K
- 3 months, to Nov 10, 2026
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In short
- Thesis
- Honda's price already includes a recovery from large EV-related losses, and only an end to these losses with strong motorcycle and hybrid profits can support this price.
- Gap
- Can close. The Q3 fiscal 2027 report in February 2027 and the fiscal 2028 forecast in May 2027 show whether the EV-related losses end.
Company guidance: Fiscal year to March 31, 2027: sales revenue of ¥24.4 trillion, operating profit of ¥780.0 billion and EPS of ¥128.44 (, H1 fiscal 2027 results (6-K))
Price history
About
Honda Motor (Honda) is a Japanese maker of motorcycles, automobiles and power products. It also has a large financial services business that gives loans and leases to buyers of its products. In the six months to September 30, 2026, sales revenue was ¥12.04 trillion.
The Motorcycle business made a segment profit of ¥439.1 billion, the Financial Services business ¥211.0 billion and the Automobile business a loss of ¥5.8 billion, after losses related to electric vehicles (EVs). Honda reports under IFRS, and its fiscal year ends on March 31. Its shares trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
One ADS represents three common shares. The head office is in Tokyo. Toshihiro Mibe is Director, President and Representative Executive Officer.
Thesis
Honda's price already includes a recovery from the losses of its automobile business, which lost money while it cancelled electric vehicle (EV) plans. In the fiscal year to March 31, 2026, Honda had an operating loss of ¥414.3 billion and a net loss of ¥423.9 billion, mainly from EV-related losses, and the Automobile business had a small loss again in the first half of fiscal 2027. The Motorcycle business, with a segment profit of ¥439.1 billion in that half year, and the financial services business carry the profit, and Honda raised its fiscal 2027 forecast in August and November 2026. For the price to hold, three things must be true.
The EV-related losses must end, so that the Automobile business returns to a clear profit. Hybrid vehicles must keep selling well in North America, where Honda plans a new $3 billion plant in Ohio from 2029. And the yen must not become much stronger than ¥155 per U.S. dollar, the rate in the August 2026 forecast. The Q3 fiscal 2027 report, expected in February 2027, and the fiscal 2028 forecast in May 2027 are the next tests.
Checkpoints
- Nov 10, 2026PassedH1 fiscal 2027 results: the full-year forecastResults on track for the ¥650.0 billion operating profit forecast, or a higher forecast, pass; a cut fails.Outcome: First-half operating profit was ¥648.7 billion, and Honda raised its full-year operating profit forecast to ¥780.0 billion.
- Feb 10, 2027 · est.PendingQ3 fiscal 2027 results: EV-related lossesNo large new EV-related losses and a kept or raised forecast pass; a cut of the forecast fails.
- May 2027 · est.PendingFiscal 2027 results and the fiscal 2028 forecastA fiscal 2028 forecast for operating profit above fiscal 2027 passes; a lower forecast fails.
Recent events
- November 10, 2026Honda reported results for the first half of fiscal 2027. Sales revenue rose 13.2% to ¥12.04 trillion, operating profit rose 48.1% to ¥648.7 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 65.7% to ¥516.8 billion. Honda raised its full-year forecast to operating profit of ¥780.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥500.0 billion, from ¥650.0 billion and ¥400.0 billion. The interim dividend is ¥35 per share.
- November 9, 2026Honda announced a new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, with production from 2029, and more investments in Ohio, Alabama and Georgia. Its U.S. auto production capacity will grow to about 1.3 million vehicles a year, and its hybrid powertrain capacity in Ohio will rise by 250%.
- August 31, 2026Nissan and Honda signed a joint development agreement to standardize electronic control units and software for next-generation software-defined vehicles.
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- August 5, 2026Honda reported Q1 fiscal 2027 results. Operating profit rose to ¥530.8 billion from ¥244.2 billion. Honda raised its full-year forecast to operating profit of ¥650.0 billion, mainly because it changed its yen assumption from ¥145 to ¥155 per U.S. dollar.
- May 14, 2026Honda reported fiscal 2026 results. It had an operating loss of ¥414.3 billion and a net loss of ¥423.9 billion, mainly from EV-related losses, and it kept the annual dividend at ¥70 per share. It also suspended indefinitely its plan for an EV value chain in Ontario, Canada.
Latest news and filings
- Next earnings
- Expected about February 10, 2027. The company has not confirmed the date.
- 20-FAnnual report for the period ended Mar 31, 2026Filed · Read it on sec.gov
- 20-FAnnual report for the period ended Mar 31, 2025Filed · Read it on sec.gov
Risks
- More EV-related losses can follow. In the first half of fiscal 2027, Honda recorded EV-related losses and expenses of ¥479.2 billion in cost of sales, and its full-year profit forecast of ¥500.0 billion is below the first-half profit of ¥516.8 billion.
- A stronger yen lowers profit in yen, because Honda earns much of its profit outside Japan. In August 2026, Honda raised its forecast mainly because it changed its yen assumption from ¥145 to ¥155 per U.S. dollar.
- Trade policy, such as U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, can raise Honda's costs.
- The financial services business has large financing liabilities, ¥13.91 trillion for the whole group at September 30, 2026. Higher credit losses or lower used car prices can lower its profit.
- The ADSs follow the share price in Tokyo and the yen. A weaker yen lowers the value of the ADSs in U.S. dollars.
Balance sheet
Most of Honda's debt belongs to its financial services business, which funds loans and leases to customers and dealers. At September 30, 2026, total assets were ¥33.97 trillion, financing liabilities were ¥13.91 trillion, of which ¥4.95 trillion were current, and equity attributable to owners of the parent was ¥12.04 trillion, or 35.4% of total assets. Cash and cash equivalents were ¥5.50 trillion. There were 4,533,000,000 issued shares and 639,982,995 treasury shares. Honda plans an annual dividend of ¥70 per share for fiscal 2027, with ¥35 per share at the half year, paid from December 8, 2026.
Dividends
The dividend data after March 28, 2025 is missing.
- Latest ex-dividend date
- March 28, 2025, $0.712 per share
Dividends per share by year
| 2016 | $0.73 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $0.38 | |
| 2018 | $0.60 | |
| 2019 | $0.82 | |
| 2020 | $0.63 | |
| 2021 | $0.78 | |
| 2022 | $0.939 | |
| 2023 | $1.021 | |
| 2024 | $1.42 | |
| 2025 | $0.712 |
From 2020 to 2025, the dividend grew by about 2.5% a year. From 2015 to 2025, the dividend grew by about 8.3% a year.
Source: company filings and market data, read on November 11, 2026. The ex-dividend date is the first day a buyer no longer gets the next payment.
Questions about Honda Motor
What does Honda Motor do?
Honda Motor (Honda) is a Japanese maker of motorcycles, automobiles and power products. It also has a large financial services business that gives loans and leases to buyers of its products.
When does Honda Motor report earnings next?
This is an estimate: Honda Motor may report on February 10, 2027. It last reported results on November 10, 2026.
Is Honda Motor stock below its intrinsic value?
Honda Motor stock is pricey. This is general information, not advice.
What changed recently at Honda Motor?
The latest update is from November 10, 2026. Honda reported results for the first half of fiscal 2027.
What are the main risks for Honda Motor?
More EV-related losses can follow. A stronger yen lowers profit in yen, because Honda earns much of its profit outside Japan. Trade policy, such as U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, can raise Honda's costs.
How much debt and cash does Honda Motor have?
Most of Honda's debt belongs to its financial services business, which funds loans and leases to customers and dealers. This is as of September 30, 2026.
Does Honda Motor pay a dividend?
The dividend data for Honda Motor after March 28, 2025 is missing.
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