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

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on HMC shares. Weiss Ratings raised Honda Motor from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Zacks Research raised shares of Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Honda Motor in a report on Friday, September 18th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 19th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.00.

Honda Motor Stock Down 5.2%

NYSE:HMC traded down $1.80 on Wednesday, reaching $33.08. 319,092 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,399,197. The company has a market capitalization of $51.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -47.24 and a beta of 0.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Honda Motor has a 12 month low of $23.25 and a 12 month high of $36.88. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $33.11 and its 200 day simple moving average is $29.09.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 10th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.95 by ($0.63). The firm 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%. Equities analysts predict that Honda Motor will post 2.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Honda Motor News

Investors following HMC have been watching these news items:

• Positive Sentiment: Honda raised its FY2027 profit outlook after first-half profit growth. Strong North American vehicle demand and a weaker yen helped overseas earnings, supporting the improved forecast despite EV restructuring costs and weakness in China. Honda Raises Guidance After First-Half Profit Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Honda plans to invest $3 billion in a new Ohio assembly plant focused on hybrids. Expected to start production in 2029, the 240,000-vehicle-a-year facility would lift U.S. production capacity to about 1.3 million vehicles annually and create more than 2,000 jobs. The investment could strengthen Honda’s hybrid capacity, though its benefits are longer term. Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, adding 2,000 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue rose about 13% year over year to $39.1 billion and exceeded analyst expectations, but profitability weakened as costs climbed. Operating profit and net income fell, and reported EPS of $0.32 missed the $0.95 consensus estimate—an earnings setback that could offset the improved outlook. 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.