Fiscal Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results February 10, 2026 | |||
Thank you for your continued understanding of Honda's business activities.
To start, I will explain the financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Summary | |||
Financial Results for Nine Months Ended Financial Forecast for FYE March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 Operating Profit 591.5 billion yen Operating Profit: 550 billion yen Motorcycle business Profit for the year: 300 billion yen Group Unit Sales: 16.44 million units • Due to a wide range of efforts, incl. collaboration with suppliers, tariff impact was reduced: Operating profit: 546.5 billion yen (Operating margin 18.6%) - 450 billion yen (initial forecast) - 310 billion yen Achieved record-high unit sales, operating profit, and • Weaker yen had positive profit impact, but intensified operating margin for nine months ended December 31, 2025 competition in Asian auto markets led to higher incentives and
Greater consumer confidence helped curb sales decline Motorcycle business Will continue to accelerate expansion of our EV lineup Group Unit Sales: 21.3 million units Automobile business • Strong sales continue in India and Brazil, so previous record-Group Unit Sales: 2.561 million units high forecast of 21.3 million units unchanged Operating profit: - 166.4 billion yen (Operating margin - 1.6%) Automobile business incl. tariff impacts and one-time EV-related expenses (- 267.1 Group Unit Sales: 3.34 million units billion yen) • A path toward preventing recurrence of 3Q semiconductor Operating cash flows after R&D adjustment supply shortage has been established, supply risks involving 1,855.8 billion yen rare earths, memory, and other materials are emerging, so we Despite one-time EV-related expenses, cash flow generation in will closely monitor the situation line with the previous year • Considering the uncertain business environment, the previous forecast of 3.34 million units unchanged | |||
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First, let me highlight the key points from the financial results. For nine months ended December 31, 2025, our operating profit was 591.5 billion yen.
In motorcycle business, in addition to the steady performance of global sales, primarily in India and Brazil, the impact on sales from the previously anticipated restrictions on ICE vehicles in Vietnam remained more limited than initially expected leading to the achievement of record high sales volume, operating profit, and operating margin for the same period.
In automobile business, the impact of tariffs as well as one time expenses related to EVs resulted in a decrease in profits.
The R&D adjusted operating cash flow, which represents the funding for future investments, amounted to 1 trillion 855.8 billion yen, which is a cash generation level comparable to the prior year.
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the consolidated business forecast is operating profit of 550 billion
yen and profit for the year of 300 billion yen, unchanged from our previous forecast.
The impact of tariffs was initially estimated at 450 billion yen at the beginning of the fiscal year; however, this is now expected to be reduced to 310 billion.
Looking toward the fiscal year-end, while we anticipate profit growth driven by a weaker yen, the need to strengthen sales incentives amid a deteriorating competitive environment in the automobile business in Asia, as well as other uncertainties in the business environment, has led us to maintain our consolidated earnings outlook unchanged from the previous forecast.
By business segment, in motorcycle business, supported by strong sales in India and Brazil, we continue to target a record high volume of 21.3 million units.
In the automobile business, our forecast of 3.34 million units remains unchanged.
With regard to the semiconductor supply shortage that occurred during the third quarter, we have now established a clear path toward preventing a recurrence.
Meanwhile, new supply risks-such as those related to rare earth materials and memory components-are beginning to emerge. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures as necessary.
Yen (billion) | Nine Months Ended December 31 | |||
2024 | 2025 | Amount | Change | |
Sales revenue | 16,328.7 | 15,975.6 | - 353.0 | - 2.2% |
Operating profit | 1,139.9 | 591.5 | - 548.4 | - 48.1% |
Operating margin | 7.0% | 3.7% | - 3.3 pt | |
Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method | - 27.2 | 24.0 | + 51.3 | - |
Profit before income taxes | 1,225.5 | 771.7 | - 453.7 | - 37.0% |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 805.2 | 465.4 | - 339.8 | - 42.2% |
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (Yen) | 169.69 | 115.53 | - 54.16 | |
Market average rate (Yen) U.S. Dollar | * + weak yen / - strong yen | |||
153 | 149 | - 4* | ||
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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Consolidated Financial Results3
Next, I will summarize the consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025
Operating profit decreased by 548.4 billion yen compared to the same period last year, totaling 591.5 billion yen.
Equity method investment profit increased by 51.3 billion yen, resulting in a profit of 24.0 billion yen.
Nine months profit attributable to owners of the parent company was 339.8 billion yen lower, at 465.4 billion yen.
Yen (billion) | FYE March 31, 2025 Results | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised forecast | Amount | Change | Change from previous forecast |
Sales revenue | 21,688.7 | 21,100.0 | - 588.7 | - 2.7% | + 400.0 |
Operating profit | 1,213.4 | 550.0 | - 663.4 | - 54.7% | - |
Operating margin | 5.6% | 2.6% | - 3.0 pt | - 0.1 pt | |
Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method | 0.9 | 0.0 | - 0.9 | - | - |
Profit before income taxes | 1,317.6 | 620.0 | - 697.6 | - 52.9% | + 30.0 |
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent | 835.8 | 300.0 | - 535.8 | - 64.1% | - |
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (Yen) | 178.93 | 75.05 | - 103.88 | - | |
Market average rate (Yen) U.S. Dollar | |||||
153 | 148 | - 5 | + 3 | ||
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Consolidated Financial Forecast for FYE March 31, 20264
Next, I will discuss the consolidated performance outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
We maintain our previous forecast for operating profit of 550 billion yen.
Furthermore, the current profit attributable to owners of the parent company is also unchanged from the previous forecast at 300 billion yen.
The foreign exchange rate assumption has been set at 148 yen per U.S. dollar for the full fiscal year.
Shareholder Returns | |||
<Dividends> To maintain appropriate equity capital, DOE*1 has been introduced as a return indicator from FYE March 31, 2026 onward. Through cash-flow-conscious management, we will strive to achieve dividends with a target of 3.0% to provide a more stable and continuous return. *1 DOE: Adjusted dividend on equity attributable to owners of the parent (Excluding "Other components of equity" from "Equity attributable to owners of the parent") *2 ( ) : Forecast <Cancellation of the Company's Own Shares>
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Dividend per Share (Yen) | FYE March 31, 2026 Previous forecast | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised forecast | Change from previous forecast |
Interim Dividend | 35 | 35 | - |
Year-end Dividend | (35) *2 | (35) | - |
Fiscal Year | (70) | (70) | - |
Regarding shareholder returns, the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 remains unchanged from the previous announcement at 70 yen per share.
In addition, at the Board of Directors Meeting today, a resolution was made for the cancelation of treasury shares.
747 million treasury shares will be canceled.
Fiscal Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results | |||
Next, we will explain the details of our financial results.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 : Honda Unit Sales | |
Unit (thousand) Motorcycles Automobiles Power Products | |
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Honda Group Unit Sales | Nine Months Ended December 31 | Nine Months Ended December 31 | Nine Months Ended December 31 | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | Change | 2024 | 2025 | Change | 2024 | 2025 | Change | |
Japan | 158 | 162 | + 4 | 461 | 432 | - 29 | 189 | 210 | + 21 |
North America | 413 | 404 | - 9 | 1,271 | 1,211 | - 60 | 701 | 669 | - 32 |
Europe | 361 | 300 | - 61 | 65 | 61 | - 4 | 367 | 436 | + 69 |
Asia | 13,216 | 13,909 | + 693 | 904 | 739 | - 165* | 1,016 | 934 | - 82 |
Other Regions | 1,360 | 1,665 | + 305 | 116 | 118 | + 2 | 243 | 258 | + 15 |
Total | 15,508 | 16,440 | + 932 | 2,817 | 2,561 | - 256 | 2,516 | 2,507 | - 9 |
Change (%) | + 6.0% | - 9.1% | - 0.4% | ||||||
* - 129 in China are included. | |||||||||
Consolidated Unit Sales | 10,398 | 10,897 | + 499 | 2,133 | 2,007 | - 126 | 2,516 | 2,507 | - 9 |
First, I will share the group unit sales result for the nine months ended December 31, 2025:
In motorcycle business, due to an increase primarily in India, Pakistan and Brazil, sales totaled 16 million 440 thousand units.
In automobile business, a decrease in sales in Asia, most notably in China, resulted in a total of 2 million 561 thousand units.
In power products business, an increase in sales primarily in Europe was more than offset by a decrease predominantly in Asia, resulting in total sales of 2 million 507 thousand units.
Yen (billion) | Nine Months Ended December 31 | |||
2024 | 2025 | Amount | Change | |
Sales revenue | 16,328.7 | 15,975.6 | - 353.0 | - 2.2% |
Operating profit | 1,139.9 | 591.5 | - 548.4 | - 48.1% |
Operating margin | 7.0% | 3.7% | - 3.3 pt | |
Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method | - 27.2 | 24.0 | + 51.3 | - |
Profit before income taxes | 1,225.5 | 771.7 | - 453.7 | - 37.0% |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 805.2 | 465.4 | - 339.8 | - 42.2% |
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (Yen) | 169.69 | 115.53 | - 54.16 | |
Market average rate (Yen) U.S. Dollar | ||||
153 | 149 | - 4 | ||
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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Consolidated Financial Results8
The consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 are as explained earlier.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Change in Operating Profit | |||
Operating Profit - 548.4 ( - 48.1 %) Yen (billion) ・Provisions for losses and impairment Excl. one-time EV-related expenses + 8.6 ( + 0.8 % ) on EVs being sold in the U.S. and tariff impacts ・Write-offs of development assets + 225.9 - 108.6 - 35.7 for EV models due to lineup changes 1,139.9 + 38.1 - 111.0 1,148.5 - 267.1 Expenses*3 R&D Sales impacts*1 Price/Cost Foreign currency impacts*2effects*4 - 289.8 One-time 591.5 EV-related expenses Operating Operating Tariff impacts Operating Margin Margin Margin 7.0% 7.2% 3.7% Nine Months Ended Operating profit Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 excl. one-time EV-related expenses December 31, 2025 and tariff impacts (estimate) | |||
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*1 Sales impacts | *2 Price/Cost impacts | *3 Expenses | *4 Foreign currency effects | ||||
Sales volume, model mix | - 2.9 | Price revision | + 227.9 | Warranty | + 31.7 | JPY / USD | - 51.0 |
Incentive | + 1.3 | Cost reduction, etc. | - 2.0 | Finance | - 69.0 | USD / Others | - 4.0 |
Finance Other | + 25.2 + 14.5 | Other | - 71.3 | (BRL, CAD, MXN) JPY / Asian currencies (INR, THB, VND, CNY, IDR) Other | - 20.0 - 36.0 | ||
Next, I will explain the factors contributing to the increase or decrease in cumulative operating profit compared to the same period last year.
Operating profit decreased by 548.4 billion yen to 591.5 billion yen, compared to the same period last year.
The factors affecting this increase and decrease are as follows:
Regarding sales impacts, there was a decrease in automobile unit sales due to a semiconductor shortage, however, an increase in motorcycle unit sales and higher profits in the financial services business resulted in a profit increase of 38.1 billion yen.
Regarding price and cost impacts, the effect of setting prices commensurate with
improvements in product value led to a positive increase of 225.9 billion yen.
Expenses resulted in a negative impact of 108.6 billion yen.
R&D expenses resulted in a negative impact of 35.7 billion yen.
The negative impact of foreign exchange resulted in a decrease of 111 billion yen.
The negative impact from one-time EV related expenses had a negative impact of 267.1 billion yen.
Tariffs had a negative impact of 289.8 billion yen.
Excluding the one-time EV related expenses and tariff impacts, operating profit was 1 trillion
148.5 billion yen.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Sales Revenue/Operating Profit (Margin) by Business Segment
upper: Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 | Motorcycle Business | Automobile Business | Financial Services Business | Power Products and Other Businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||
lower: Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unit (thousand) | 16,440 | 2,561 | - | 2,507 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Honda Group Unit Sales (Consolidated Unit Sales) | (10,897) | (2,007) | - | (2,507) | ||||||||||||||||||||
15,508 | 2,817 | - | 2,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(10,398) | (2,133) | - | (2,516) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Yen (billion) Sales Revenue | 2,933.6 | 10,434.8 | 2,557.8 | 290.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2,706.9 | 10,898.6 | 2,663.1 | 301.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 546.5 | - 166.4 | 218.0 | - 6.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
501.6 | 402.6 | 244.9 | - 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Margin | 18.6% | - 1.6% | 8.5% | - 2.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
18.5% | 3.7% | 9.2% | - 3.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||
In the financial services business, Honda mainly provides retail lending and leasing to customers to support the sale of its automobile products.
Operating profit from aircraft and aircraft engines included in above Yen (billion)
- 25.8
- 28.3
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Next, let me discuss operating profit by business segment:
Motorcycle business totaled 546.5 billion yen.
Automobile business was an operating loss of 166.4 billion yen.
The total for financial services business was 218 billion yen.
The result for power products business and other businesses was an operating loss of 6.5 billion yen.
Operat | ing Profit | + 44.8 ( + 8.9 | % ) | Yen | ||
+ 48.6 | - 24.1 | + 4.6 | - 37.7 | 54 | ||
*1 Sales impacts | *2 Price/Cost impacts | *3 Expenses | |||
Sales volume, model mix | + 50.8 | Price revision | + 60.5 | Warranty | - 1.3 |
Incentive Other | - 11.0 + 21.4 | Cost reduction, etc. | - 11.9 | Other | - 22.8 |
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Despite the negative foreign currency effects and other factors,
operating profit increased mainly due to higher sales volume in Asia and South America.
(billion)
501.6
Sales impacts*1
Price/Cost impacts*2
Expenses*3
R&D
Foreign currency
effects
- 7.7
Tariff impacts
6.5
Operating Margin 18.5%
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024
Operating Margin 18.6%
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025
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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025:
Change in Operating Profit for Motorcycle Business
Compared to the same period of the previous year, the operating profit of motorcycle business increased by 44.8 billion yen to 546.5 billion yen.
The increase and decrease factors are as follows:
Sales impacts:
Increased unit sales, mainly in Asia and South America, resulted in a 61.2 billion yen positive impact on profits.
Price and cost impacts:
The effect of price revisions, resulted in a positive impact of 48.6 billion yen.
Expenses:
An increase in expenses led to a negative impact of 24.1 billion yen.
R&D:
A decrease in expenses resulted in a positive 4.6 billion yen impact.
Foreign currency effects:
The negative impact of exchange rates resulted in a decrease in profits by
37.7 billion yen.
Tariff impacts:
There was a negative impact of 7.7 billion yen on profits.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Change in Operating Profit for Automobile BusinessDespite the positive effect of price revisions and other factors,
operating profit decreased mainly due to one-time EV-related expenses and tariff impacts.
Operating Profit - 569.0
Yen (billion)
Excl. one-time EV-related expenses and tariff impacts
- 22.4 (
- 5.6 % )
・Provisions for losses and impairment on EVs being sold in the U.S.
・Write-offs of development assets
402.6
- 82.8
+ 177.3 - 11.7 - 42.1 - 62.9
Expenses*3
R&D
380.2
for EV models due to lineup changes
- 267.1
Operating Margin 3.7%
Sales impacts*1
Price/Cost impacts*2
Foreign currency effects
Operating Margin 3.6%
One-time EV-related expenses
- 279.5
Operating Margin
- 1.6%
- 166.4
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024
Operating profit
excl. one-time EV-related expenses
and tariff impacts (estimate)
Tariff Nine Months Ended
*1 Sales impacts
*2 Price/Cost impacts
*3 Expenses
Sales volume, model mix
- 54.1
Price revision
+ 166.0
Warranty
+ 33.1
Incentive Other
+ 10.0
- 38.7
Cost reduction, etc.
+ 11.3
Other
- 44.8
impacts December 31, 2025
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Compared to the same period of the previous year, the operating profit of automobile business decreased by 569 billion yen resulting in a loss of 166.4 billion yen.
The increase and decrease factors are as follows:
Price and cost impacts:
The effect of price revisions, resulted in a positive impact of 177.3 billion yen on profits.
Expenses:
Expenses had a negative impact on profits of 11.7 billion yen.
R&D:
Expenses resulted in a negative impact of 42.1 billion yen on profits.
Foreign currency effects:
The negative impact of exchange rates resulted in a decrease in profits by
62.9 billion yen.
Tariffs had a 279.5 billion yen negative impact on profits.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities
+ 1,329.1
+ 1,205.8
Cash flows from investing activities
- 635.4
- 288.4
Free cash flow
+ 693.7
+ 917.4
Cash flows from financing activities
- 752.9
- 654.1
Effects of exchange rate changes
+ 90.7
+ 223.1
Net change of cash and cash equivalents
+ 31.5
+ 486.3
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period
4,656.1
4,348.1
Cash and cash equivalents
included in assets held for sale
-
45.4
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period
(Excluding cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale)
4,656.1
4,302.6
Net cash at end of period
(Excluding cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale)
3,778.9
3,170.7
Operating cash flows after R&D adjustment*
+ 1,945.0
+ 1,855.8
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Cash Flows of Non-Financial Services BusinessesYen (billion)
* Cash Flows from operating activities (CFO) excluding R&D expenses
(CFO of non-financial services businesses + R&D expenditures - amount transferred to development assets)
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Next, I will explain the cash flow situation.
Free cash flow of the non-financial services businesses was 917.4 billion yen.
Net cash at the end of December 2025 was 3 trillion 170.7 billion yen.
Operating cash flow adjusted for R&D expenses was 1 trillion 855.8 billion yen.
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 Financial Forecast | |||
Next, we will explain the details of the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Forecast for FYE March 31, 2026: Honda Unit Sales | |||
No changes have been made from the previous forecast Unit (thousand) Motorcycles Automobiles Power Products | |||
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Honda Group Unit Sales | FYE March 31, 2026 Previous Forecast | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised Forecast | Change | FYE March 31, 2026 Previous Forecast | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised Forecast | Change | FYE March 31, 2026 Previous Forecast | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised Forecast | Change |
Japan | 210 | 210 | - | 600 | 600 | - | 275 | 275 | - |
North America | 545 | 545 | - | 1,570 | 1,570 | - | 990 | 990 | - |
Europe | 415 | 415 | - | 85 | 85 | - | 700 | 700 | - |
Asia | 17,960 | 17,960 | - | 925 | 925 | - | 1,355 | 1,355 | - |
Other Regions | 2,170 | 2,170 | - | 160 | 160 | - | 350 | 350 | - |
Total | 21,300 | 21,300 | - | 3,340 | 3,340 | - | 3,670 | 3,670 | - |
FYE March | 3,716 | 3,700 3,670 | 3,670 | - | |||||
31, 2025 | 20,572 | ||||||||
Results | |||||||||
Consolidated | 14,250 | 14,250 | - | 2,640 | 2,640 | - | |||
Unit Sales | |||||||||
Next I will compare our group units sales forecast versus our previous announcement.
No changes have been made from the previous forecast.
In motorcycle business, the sales volume is expected to be 21.3 million units.
In automobile business, the sales volume is anticipated to be 3.34 million units.
In power products business, the forecast is 3.67 million units.
Yen (billion) | FYE March 31, 2025 Results | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised forecast | Amount | Change | Change from previous forecast |
Sales revenue | 21,688.7 | 21,100.0 | - 588.7 | - 2.7% | + 400.0 |
Operating profit | 1,213.4 | 550.0 | - 663.4 | - 54.7% | - |
Operating margin | 5.6% | 2.6% | - 3.0 pt | - 0.1 pt | |
Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method | 0.9 | 0.0 | - 0.9 | - | - |
Profit before income taxes | 1,317.6 | 620.0 | - 697.6 | - 52.9% | + 30.0 |
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent | 835.8 | 300.0 | - 535.8 | - 64.1% | - |
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (Yen) | 178.93 | 75.05 | - 103.88 | - | |
Market average rate (Yen) U.S. Dollar | |||||
153 | 148 | - 5 | + 3 | ||
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Consolidated Financial Forecast for FYE March 31, 202616
As previously explained, this is the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Forecast for FYE March 31, 2026: Change in Operating Profit | |||
Yen (billion) Operating Profit - 663.4 ( - 54.7 % ) 1,213.4 - 162.0 + 230.0 - 106.5 - 166.0 - 149.0 Expenses*3 - 310.0 Sales impacts*1 Price/Cost R&D impacts*2 Foreign currency 550.0 effects*4 Operating Tariff impacts Operating Margin Margin 5.6% 2.6% FYE March 31, 2025 FYE March 31, 2026 Results Revised Forecast | |||
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*1 Sales impacts | *2 Price/Cost impacts | *3 Expenses | *4 Foreign currency effects | |||
Sales volume, model mix | - 103.5 | Price revision + 246.5 | Warranty | - 11.5 | JPY / USD | - 74.0 |
Incentive | - 38.5 | Cost reduction,etc. - 16.5 | Impact of the change in the | + 127.6 | USD / Others | + 7.0 |
Finance | + 29.7 | estimation model for automobile | (BRL, CAD, MXN) | |||
product warranties Finance | - 65.0 | JPY / Asian currencies (INR, THB, VND, CNY, IDR) | - 32.5 | |||
Other | - 49.7 | |||||
Other | - 157.6 | Other | - 49.5 | |||
Next, I will explain the increase and decrease factors in operating profit compared to the results of the previous fiscal year.
Operating profit is projected to decrease by 663.4 billion yen compared to the
previous year's results.
The breakdown of this change is as follows:
Sales impacts:
Due to the negative impact of a semiconductor shortage, as well as other
factors, there is 162 billion yen decrease.
Price and cost impacts:
Due to the positive effect of price revisions and other factors, there is a 230 billion yen increase.
Expenses:
A 106.5 billion yen decrease is forecast.
R&D:
A 166 billion yen decrease is forecast.
Foreign currency effects:
A 149 billion yen decrease is expected.
Tariff impacts:
A gross negative impact of 310 billion yen is expected.
Forecast for FYE March 31, 2026: Change in Operating Profit
Yen (billion)
Operating Profit ± 0 ( ± 0.0 % )
550.0 - 10.0 ― - 15.0 - 40.0 + 65.0 550.0
Sales impacts*1Price/Cost Expenses*3
impacts*2 R&D Foreign currency
effects*4
Operating Operating
Margin Margin
2.7% 2.6%
FYE March 31, 2026 FYE March 31, 2026
Previous Forecast Revised Forecast
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*1 Sales impacts
*2 Price/Cost impacts
*3 Expenses
*4 Foreign currency effects
Sales volume, model mix
-
Price revision
-
Warranty
-
JPY / USD
+ 43.5
Incentive
- 10.0
Cost reduction, etc.
-
Finance
- 15.0
USD / Others
+ 0.5
Finance Other
-
-
Other
-
(BRL, CAD, MXN)
JPY / Asian currencies (INR, THB, VND, CNY, IDR)
+ 9.0
Other
+ 12.0
Next, I will explain the factors behind the change in operating profit compared to the previous forecast.
Operating profit is unchanged from the previous forecast. The increase and decrease factors are as follows:
Sales impacts:
A 10 billion yen negative impact on profit is expected.
Expenses:
A 15 billion yen decrease is forecast.
R&D:
A 40 billion yen decrease is forecast.
Foreign currency effects:
As a result of changing the exchange rate to 148 yen per U.S. dollar, a 65 billion yen increase is expected.
Yen (billion) | FYE March 31, 2025 Results | FYE March 31, 2026 Revised forecast | Change | Change from previous forecast | |
Capital expenditures*1 | 537.4 | 1,050.0 | + 512.5 | + 390.0 | |
Depreciation and amortization*1 | 456.1 | 420.0 | - 36.1 | + 20.0 | |
Research and development expenditures*2 | 1,210.6 | 1,210.0 | - 0.6 | - |
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itures*1 Capital expenditures as well as Depreciation in Results and Forecast shown above exclude investment in operating leases, right-of-use assets, and intangible assets.
*2 Research and development expenditures are research and development activities related costs incurred during the reporting period. In accordance with IFRS, a portion of research and development expenditures is recognized as an intangible asset and amortized over its estimated useful life. As such, this amount is not in conformity with "Research and development" on Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Forecast for FYE March 31, 2026:
Capital Expenditures/Depreciation and Amortization/R&D Expend
Regarding the outlook for capital expenditures, depreciation costs, and R&D expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 2026, an increase in capital investment associated with the acquisition of plant buildings, etc., as part of our joint venture with LG Energy Solution, has been reflected in capital expenditures, as shown.
Management Direction in Light of Changes in the Business Environment
Automobile Business Capability・Current State Changes in External Business Conditions
Automobile business profitability underpinned by ICE and Hybrid
technologies
Excluding one-time EV-related expenses (- 267.1 billion yen) and tariff impacts (- 279.5 billion yen), estimated* to be in line with last year
380.2 billion (Operating margin 3.6%) * 9-month result
・Decelerating EV market growth and regulatory easing trends across regions
・Setback to multilateral free trade amid rising national protectionist policies
・Rising supply chain risks from expanded global sourcing
・Heightened global competitive environment from emerging OEMs
Reorganizing the Strategic Framework and Rebuilding Competitiveness
Business Strategy
Key Challenges: Establishing lean business structure; Mitigating tariff impacts; Delivering superior product competitiveness and cost performance vs. emerging OEMs
Brake
Settlement of losses tied to current EV models marketed in North America Launch of initiatives for business
structural reform
Completion expected during current FYE March 31, 2026
Disciplined cost control in line with business environment Rapid business decision-making aligned with EV market
Acceler ator
+ trends; model lineup prioritization and focusFurther enhance profit generation of ICE/HEV
Reestablishment of mid/long-term strategy
Launch of next generation HEV; next generation ADAS
Announcement planned FYE March 31, 2027
A Robust and Resilient Business and Financial Base to Support Transformation
・A multi-business portfolio unique to Honda including finance, motorcycles and others
・A sound balance sheet backed by strong cash flow generation
・Adopting DOE to ensure stability of shareholder returns under uncertain business conditions and deliver stable dividends aligned with growth
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Lastly, I would like to share my perspective on our future management direction, taking the current business environment into
account.
In automobile business, leveraging the internal combustion engine and hybrid technologies we have cultivated over many years, we have maintained a business structure capable of steadily generating profits for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, excluding the impacts of tariffs and one time EV related expenses.
At the same time, we are facing a number of challenges, including a slowdown in the growth of the electrification market, the easing of environmental regulations in various countries, a retreat from the multilateral free trade framework driven by protectionist policies, heightened supply chain risks resulting from expanded global sourcing, and intensifying global competition due to the emergence of new OEMs. These factors make it necessary to fundamentally reassess our strategy and rebuild our competitiveness.
Under these circumstances, we believe our key challenge is to build a lean business structure that can respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, while achieving product and cost competitiveness that surpasses that of emerging OEMs.
To address these challenges, we aim to clear up as much of the losses possible related to EVs currently marketed in North America within the current fiscal year.
At the same time, we are exercising disciplined control over expenditures in line with the business environment, and making swift management decisions aligned with trends in the electrification market, including a review of our EV model lineup and capital expenditure plans.
Meanwhile, to further enhance the profitability of our hybrid models, we are preparing for the launch of next generation hybrid systems, as well as the introduction of next generation ADAS in hybrid models as well.
With regard to the fundamental reconstruction of our medium to long term strategy, we plan to communicate this at an appropriate time in the next fiscal year.
By operating multiple businesses, including motorcycles and financial services, Honda has built a well balanced business portfolio.
In addition, the cash flow generated by these businesses enable us to maintain a sound balance sheet. This financial strength allows us to ensure stability in shareholder returns even amid an increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. Accordingly, we have adopted a dividend policy based on DOE (Dividend on Equity), which provides stable dividends aligned with the company's growth.
Through these initiatives, we remain committed to enhancing corporate value and to continuing to be a company that our stakeholders want to exist.
Caution with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements:
This presentation contains forward-looking statements about the performance and shareholders return of Honda, which are based on management's assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda's actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda's principal markets and fluctuation of foreign exchange rates, as well as other factors detailed from time to time.
Accounting standards:
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Notice on the Factors for Increases and Decreases in Income:
With respect to the discussion in this presentation of the changes, identified factors and used what it believes to be a reasonable method to analyze the respective changes in such factors. Analyzed changes in these factors at the levels of the Company and its major consolidated subsidiaries.
"Foreign currency effects" consist of "translation adjustments", which come from the translation of the currency of foreign subsidiaries' financial statements into Japanese yen, and "foreign currency adjustments", which result from foreign-currency-denominated transaction. With respect to "foreign currency adjustments", analyzed foreign currency adjustments primarily related to the following currencies: U.S. dollar, Japanese yen and others at the level of the Company and its major consolidated subsidiaries.
With respect to "Price and Cost impacts", analyzed effects of changes in sales price, cost reductions, effects of raw material cost fluctuations and others, excluding foreign currency effects.
With respect to "Sales impacts", analyzed changes in sales volume and in the mix of product models sold that resulted in increases/decreases in profit, changes in sales revenue of Financial services business that
resulted in increases/decreases in profit, as well as certain other reasons for increases/decreases in sales revenue and cost of sales, excluding foreign currency effects.
With respect to "Expenses", analyzed reasons for an increase/decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses from the previous fiscal year excluding foreign currency translation effects.
With respect to "Research and Development expenses", analyzed reasons for an increase/decrease in research and development expenses from the previous fiscal year excluding foreign currency translation
effects.
Unit sales:
Motorcycle Business
Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products, including motorcycles, ATVs, and Side-by-Sides of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Automobile Business
Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. Certain sales of automobiles that are financed with residual value type auto loans and other by our Japanese finance subsidiaries and provided through our consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for as operating leases in conformity with IFRS and are not included in consolidated sales revenue to the external customers in our Automobile business. Accordingly, they are not included in Consolidated Unit Sales, but are included in Honda Group Unit Sales of our Automobile business.
Power Products Business
Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed power products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. In Power Products business, there is no discrepancy between Honda Group Unit Sales and Consolidated Unit Sales since no affiliate and joint venture accounted for using the equity method was involved in the sale of Honda power products.
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent is calculated based on weighted average number of shares outstanding as shown below:
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 4,745,433,000 (approx.) , Ended December 31, 2025 4,028,692,000 (approx.)
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2025 4,671,383,000 (approx.) , Forecast Ending March 31, 2026 3,997,275,000 (approx.)
This concludes my explanation.
Thank you very much for your attention.
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How we move you.
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*1 Sales impacts | *2 Price/Cost impacts | *3 Expenses | *4 Foreign currency effects | ||||
Sales volume, model mix | - 2.9 | Price revision | + 227.9 | Warranty | + 31.7 | JPY / USD | - 51.0 |
Incentive | + 1.3 | Cost reduction, etc. | - 2.0 | Finance | - 69.0 | USD / Others | - 4.0 |
Finance Other | + 25.2 - 115.7 | Other | - 80.2 | (BRL, CAD, MXN) JPY / Asian currencies (INR, THB, VND, CNY, IDR) Other | - 20.0 - 36.0 | ||
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[Reference] Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Change in Operating ProfitYen (billion)
1,139.9
- 92.1
+ 225.9
- 117.5
- 163.7
Expenses*3 - 111.0
Sales impacts*1
Price/Cost impacts*2
R&D
- 289.8
Foreign currency
effects
*4
591.5
Operating Margin 7.0%
Tariff impacts
Operating Margin 3.7%
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025
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Operating Profit - 548.4 ( - 48.1 % )
*1 Sales impacts | *2 Price/Cost impacts | *3 Expenses | *4 Foreign currency effects | ||||
Sales volume, model mix | - 71.2 | Price revision | + 57.7 | Warranty | - 17.0 | JPY / USD | - 2.0 |
Incentive | + 0.7 | Cost reduction, etc. | + 5.8 | Finance | - 19.6 | USD / Others | + 8.0 |
Finance Other | + 3.1 + 21.6 | Other | - 45.9 | (BRL, CAD, MXN) JPY / Asian currencies (INR, THB, VND, CNY, IDR) Other | - 8.0 + 7.1 | ||
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Excl. one-time EV-related expenses and tariff impacts
- 74.9
(
- 18.9 %
)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025: Change in Operating ProfitYen (billion)
397.3
- 45.8
+ 63.5
- 82.5
Sales impacts*1
Price/Cost impacts*2
Expenses*3
- 15.2
R&D
+ 5.1
Foreign currency effects*4
322.3
- 43.4
- 125.5
Operating Margin 7.2%
Operating Margin 6.0%
One-time EV-related expenses
Tariff impacts
153.3
Operating Margin 2.9%
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Operating profit
excl. one-time EV-related expenses and tariff impacts (estimate)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
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Operating Profit - 243.9 ( - 61.4 % )
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 : Sales Revenue/Operating Profit (Margin) by Business Segment
upper: Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 | Motorcycle Business | Automobile Business | Financial Services Business | Power Products and Other Businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||
lower: Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unit (thousand) | 5,677 | 881 | - | 808 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Honda Group Unit Sales (Consolidated Unit Sales) | (3,789) | (645) | - | (808) | ||||||||||||||||||||
5,126 | 1,038 | - | 863 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(3,438) | (737) | - | (863) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Yen (billion) Sales Revenue | 1,012.9 | 3,434.5 | 879.0 | 97.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
896.2 | 3,768.0 | 848.6 | 98.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 178.2 | - 93.4 | 74.7 | - 6.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
175.8 | 144.5 | 82.2 | - 5.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Margin | 17.6% | - 2.7% | 8.5% | - 6.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
19.6% | 3.8% | 9.7% | - 5.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||
In the financial services business, Honda mainly provides retail lending and leasing to customers to support the sale of its automobile products.
Operating profit from aircraft and aircraft engines included in above Yen (billion)
- 9.0
- 9.3
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Three Months Compared with three months ended December 31, 2024: - 188.1 billion yen / - 3.4 % (Excluding foreign currency translation effects: - 262.3 billion yen / - 4.7 %) | |||||||
Sales Revenue Yen (billion) | 2024 | 2025 | Change | Change excluding currency translation effects | |||
Motorcycle Business | 896.2 | 1,012.9 | + 116.7 | + 104.1 | + 11.6% | ||
Automobile Business | 3,696.9 | 3,360.3 | - 336.6 | - 385.9 | - 10.4% | ||
Financial Services Business | 847.7 | 878.3 | + 30.5 | + 19.8 | + 2.3% | ||
Power Products and Other Businesses | 90.1 | 91.3 | + 1.2 | - 0.4 | - 0.5% | ||
Total | 5,531.1 | 5,342.9 | - 188.1 | - 262.3 | - 4.7% | ||
Market average rate (Yen) | |||||||
U.S. Dollar | 152 | 154 | |||||
Nine Months Compared with nine months ended December 31, 2024: - 353.0 billion yen / - 2.2 % (Excluding foreign currency translation effects: + 3.3 billion yen / + 0.0 %) | |||||||
Sales Revenue Yen (billion) | 2024 | 2025 | Change | Change excluding currency translation effects | |||
Motorcycle Business | 2,706.9 | 2,933.6 | + 226.6 | + 311.9 | + 11.5% | ||
Automobile Business | 10,684.5 | 10,219.7 | - 464.7 | - 249.9 | - 2.3% | ||
Financial Services Business | 2,659.6 | 2,555.3 | - 104.3 | - 50.2 | - 1.9% | ||
Power Products and Other Businesses | 277.5 | 266.9 | - 10.6 | - 8.3 | - 3.0% | ||
Total | 16,328.7 | 15,975.6 | - 353.0 | + 3.3 | + 0.0% | ||
Market average rate (Yen) | |||||||
U.S. Dollar | 153 | 149 | |||||
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Three Months / Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Change in Sales Revenue (sales revenue from external customers)27
Three Months | Japan | North America | Europe | Asia | Other Regions | |||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sales Revenue | 1,463.1 | 1,372.5 | 3,366.3 | 3,019.8 | 180.2 | 211.8 | 1,273.7 | 1,312.4 | 310.4 | 380.5 |
Operating Profit | 107.0 | - 45.4 | 186.5 | 101.3 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 105.4 | 70.8 | 38.8 | 54.7 |
Change | - 152.5 billion yen | - 45.7% | - 52.0% | - 32.8% | + 41.1% | |||||
Nine Months | Japan | North America | Europe | Asia | Other Regions | |||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sales Revenue | 4,152.0 | 3,974.1 | 10,001.7 | 9,507.0 | 665.2 | 695.7 | 3,628.2 | 3,583.5 | 906.5 | 1,026.9 |
Operating Profit | 236.5 | - 74.4 | 473.4 | 240.2 | 13.8 | 4.5 | 334.2 | 287.0 | 132.4 | 158.5 |
Change | - 311.0 billion yen | - 49.3% | - 66.8% | - 14.1% | + 19.7% | |||||
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Yen (billion)
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Three Months / Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025:
Sales Revenue/Operating Profit by Geographical Segment
Yen (billion) Capital expenditures | Three Months Ended December 31 | Nine Months Ended December 31 | |||||
2024 Results | 2025 Results | Change | 2024 Results | 2025 Results | Change | ||
142.9 | 188.6 | + 45.7 | 320.8 | 391.1 | + 70.2 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 110.6 | 102.8 | - 7.7 | 340.7 | 315.8 | - 24.8 | |
Research and development expenditures | 288.9 | 281.4 | - 7.4 | 805.8 | 764.7 | - 41.1 | |
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Fiscal Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2025:
Capital Expenditures/Depreciation and Amortization/R&D Expend
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025: Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Divided into Non-financial Services Businesses and Finance Subsidiaries
Yen (billion)
Assets
FYE March 31,
2025
Nine months Ended December 31,
2025
Liabilities and Equity
FYE March 31,
2025
Nine months Ended December 31,
2025
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,861.7 | 4,302.6 | Trade payables | 1,591.0 | 1,484.0 | |
Trade receivables | 1,180.1 | 1,155.7 | Financing liabilities | 645.8 | 1,131.8 | |
Inventories | 2,464.7 | 2,416.5 | Other liabilities | 3,751.2 | 3,947.9 |
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Property, plant and equipment Other assets
Non-financial Services Businesses
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables from financial services
Equipment on operating leases
Other assets
Finance Subsidiaries Reconciling items Total assets
1,242.6
3,196.0
4,046.9
15,992.2
667.0
8,930.6
5,748.1
367.4
15,713.3
- 929.7
30,775.8
1,298.7
3,274.7
4,082.1
16,530.8
543.8
9,628.5
6,301.3
486.8
16,960.7
- 641.9
32,849.5
Non-financial Services Businesses
Financing liabilities Other liabilities Finance Subsidiaries Reconciling items
Total liabilities
Non-financial Services Businesses equity
Finance Subsidiaries equity Reconciling items
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
5,988.3
11,085.5
1,649.8
12,735.4
- 575.7
18,148.0
10,003.9
2,977.8
- 353.9
12,627.8
30,775.8
6,564.0
12,115.3
1,656.8
13,772.1
- 265.1
20,071.0
9,966.7
3,188.5
- 376.8
12,778.4
32,849.5
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