- Honda has raised its full-year net sales forecast to 21.60 trillion yen, up from a previous forecast of 21.00 trillion yen and above the market estimate of 21.46 trillion yen.
- The company maintains its full-year operating income forecast at 1.42 trillion yen, slightly below the market expectation of 1.45 trillion yen.
- Honda continues to anticipate a dividend of 68.00 yen per share, close to the market estimate of 68.58 yen.
- Full-year net income is anticipated at 950.00 billion yen, below the market estimate of 1 trillion yen.
- For the third quarter, Honda’s operating income was reported at 397.31 billion yen, falling short of the estimate of 406.92 billion yen.
- Net income for the third quarter amounted to 310.58 billion yen, which exceeded the market forecast of 285.01 billion yen.
- Third quarter net sales reached 5.53 trillion yen, surpassing the estimate of 5.39 trillion yen.
- Analyst ratings for Honda include 15 buys, 6 holds, and 0 sells.
Honda Motor on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma have differing views on Honda Motor‘s recent developments. Tech Supply Chain Tracker reported a bearish sentiment as Honda-Nissan merger talks hit a roadblock over subsidiary issues, affecting integration of new technologies like Apple CarPlay 2.0. In contrast, analyst David Blennerhassett‘s bullish take highlighted Honda’s massive ¥1.1trln buyback announcement, expected to significantly boost EPS by over 17% at ~¥1500/share.
Furthermore, Travis Lundy‘s analysis leaned towards bullish, emphasizing Honda’s monumental ¥1.1Trln stock buyback plan, equivalent to 15-18% of outstanding shares. This strategic move coincided with collaborations between Honda, Nissan, and Mit Motors towards a joint holding company by mid-2025, showcasing Honda’s proactive approach to enhancing shareholder value through substantial buyback initiatives.
A look at Honda Motor Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 5 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Smartkarma’s Smart Scores indicate a positive long-term outlook for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The company scores high in both the Value and Dividend categories, reflecting strong financial health and consistent dividend payouts. While its Growth and Momentum scores are moderate, suggesting steady expansion and market performance, Honda’s Resilience score is slightly lower. This indicates some vulnerability to economic downturns or industry challenges.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a globally recognized company known for developing, manufacturing, and distributing motorcycles, automobiles, and power products. With a diverse product range and a presence in multiple countries across the globe, including the US, Canada, India, and Thailand among others, Honda has established itself as a leader in the automotive and power equipment industries. The company also engages in financial services, further enhancing its business portfolio.
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