Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) Issues FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.421-2.421 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.210. The company issued revenue guidance of $153.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $148.1 billion.

Honda Motor Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HMC opened at $33.48 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $33.11 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $29.09. Honda Motor has a 52-week low of $23.25 and a 52-week high of $36.88. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.25 billion, a P/E ratio of -47.86 and a beta of 0.48.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 10th. The company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.95 by ($0.63). The company had revenue of $39.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $36.68 billion. Honda Motor had a negative net margin of 0.73% and a negative return on equity of 1.30%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Honda Motor will post 2.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on HMC. Weiss Ratings upgraded Honda Motor from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Honda Motor in a research note on Friday, September 18th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research raised Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.00.

Key Stories Impacting Honda Motor

Here are the key news stories impacting Honda Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Honda raised its FY2027 profit outlook after first-half profit growth, citing solid North American demand and a weaker yen that lifted overseas earnings. The improved guidance may help offset concerns about EV restructuring costs and weakness in China. Honda Raises Guidance After First-Half Profit Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue for the quarter rose 12.75% year over year to about $39.1 billion, topping estimates. Honda also reported operating cash flow of $2.2 billion and cash and equivalents of $34.9 billion. Honda Q2 2027 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Honda plans a $3 billion Ohio plant focused on hybrids, expected to start production in 2029. It could add capacity for 240,000 vehicles annually, expand U.S. production to about 1.3 million vehicles, and create more than 2,000 jobs—supporting Honda’s hybrid strategy and domestic manufacturing footprint. Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio
• Negative Sentiment: Despite revenue growth, costs pressured results: operating profit and net income declined, and reported EPS of $0.32 missed the $0.95 consensus estimate. The earnings shortfall and weaker margins could weigh on near-term sentiment. Honda Motor quarterly earnings results

About Honda Motor

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles and other mobility products. Its vehicle lineup includes passenger cars, SUVs and electrified models, while its motorcycle business serves consumers and commercial users in markets around the world. The company also makes power equipment, marine engines and other products, and provides financial services that support vehicle and equipment sales. Honda’s aviation subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company, develops and manufactures the HondaJet business aircraft.