HMC stock trades below its yearly high as Honda profit rebounds

Published on 10/08/2026 at 04:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Honda's Q1 FY2027 operating profit reached JPY 530.8 billion after the August 5 report. HMC stock was last at USD 31.67 on October 7.

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Honda Motor (ISIN US4381283088) was last at USD 31.67 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.44 percent from the prior close of USD 31.81. Honda's latest reported quarter showed operating profit of JPY 530.8 billion, giving the stock a stronger earnings backdrop despite its daily decline.

Profit more than doubled in Q1

In the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026, operating profit rose from JPY 244.2 billion a year earlier to JPY 530.8 billion. Arab News Japan reported on August 5, 2026 that the increase marked Honda's first quarterly profit rise in six quarters and reflected a weaker yen, while lower vehicle sales and higher material costs remained counter-factors.

The same August 5, 2026 report said Honda lifted its full-year operating profit forecast by 30 percent to JPY 650.0 billion from JPY 500.0 billion. The forecast revision gives the current share price a fundamental reference beyond the modest one-session move.

Consensus target sits above the quote

Investing.com lists a Buy consensus for HMC from 3 analysts as of October 7, 2026, with an average 12-month price target of USD 33.27. The high target is USD 34.00 and the low target is USD 32.00; the average target lies 5.1 percent above the USD 31.67 quote.

The consensus is not uniform. The target spread from USD 32.00 to USD 34.00 shows that the average is supported by a narrow published range, while Honda's improved operating profit still has to offset weaker sales in parts of Asia and the cost burden of its electric-vehicle strategy.

Stock remains below its yearly high

HMC's October 7, 2026 range was USD 31.53 to USD 31.74, with volume of 1,112,914 shares. The 52-week range was USD 23.25 to USD 33.45, leaving the last price USD 1.78 below the yearly high. Market capitalization stood at USD 41.1 billion on the same date.

Honda's investor-relations page lists the fiscal first-quarter results and forecast revision dated August 5, 2026, alongside the August production, sales and export update published on September 29, 2026. Honda identifies motorcycles, automobiles, financial services and power products among its reporting activities.

HMC stock and the next checkpoint

The next scheduled earnings date listed by Investing.com is November 11, 2026. Until then, the key comparison for HMC stock is the gap between the JPY 650.0 billion full-year operating profit forecast and the market's USD 33.27 average target.