Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
2

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Honda Motor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for HMC.

Consensus Price Target

$34.00
2.02% Upside

According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Honda Motor, the average price target is $34.00. The highest price target for HMC is $34.00, while the lowest price target for HMC is $34.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.02% from the current price of $33.33.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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HMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/25 to 10/13/26	1 Month Ago 9/13/25 to 9/13/26	3 Months Ago 7/15/25 to 7/15/26	1 Year Ago 10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$34.00	$25.00	$25.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	2.02% Upside	-23.23% Downside	-10.25% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Reduce

HMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HMC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Honda Motor Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Honda Motor	Consumer Discretionary Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.19	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.03% Upside	252.88% Upside	19.56% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HMC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/18/2026	BNP Paribas Exane 5 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$34.00	+4.44%
8/31/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Sell (D)
8/17/2026	Zacks Research 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/11/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
12/9/2025	Nomura Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/25/2025	Macquarie Infrastructure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	James Hong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
5/14/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	E. Pang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	M. Akita Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
12/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	K. Takahashi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Honda Motor Stock? HMC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Honda Motor pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Honda Motor
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Honda Motor Co., Ltd.:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is currently trading at $32.69, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $34.00 set by sell-side analysts. This valuation gap suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its expected future performance, offering potential upside for investors who align with the "Moderate Buy" consensus rating recently issued by five ratings firms.
The company is actively pursuing significant cost efficiencies and strategic partnerships to enhance its competitive position. Specifically, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has entered a partnership with Tata Technologies in India aimed at cutting costs by as much as 20% and halving development times. This strategic shift addresses previous cost pressures and positions the company to respond more effectively to market competition.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the United States with plans to build a new hybrid vehicle plant in Ohio, with an investment of up to $2.5 billion. This move is a direct response to tightening US capacity and allows the company to localize production, potentially reducing supply chain risks and capturing a larger share of the growing hybrid vehicle market in North America.
The company is at the forefront of innovative electric vehicle technology, having developed a wireless road-charging system for electric vehicles, including large trucks. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. plans to test this technology on a Japanese highway, which could differentiate its EV offerings by addressing range anxiety and charging convenience, key barriers to EV adoption.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 3.07%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This yield is attractive in the current market environment and reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, supported by its stable business operations across automobiles, motorcycles, and power products.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for these reasons:

Short interest in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has increased significantly, with 3,380,686 shares shorted as of September 30, 2026, representing a 70.5% growth from the previous month. This surge in short selling indicates that a substantial portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance, which could signal underlying concerns about the company's financial health or strategic direction.
The company reported a negative net margin of 0.73% and a negative return on equity of 1.30% in its most recent quarterly earnings. These metrics suggest that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is currently operating at a loss on a net basis and is not generating positive returns for its equity holders, which is a significant red flag for profitability-focused investors.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is facing intense cost pressures and strategic deadlocks, particularly in its India market, which has forced the company to rework its strategy. This indicates that the company is struggling to maintain its competitive edge in key markets and may face continued margin compression as it navigates these challenges.
The company's P/E ratio is listed as 0.00 in the current quote data, which typically indicates that the company is not generating positive earnings. This is consistent with the negative net margin and return on equity reported in recent quarters, suggesting that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is currently unprofitable and may take time to return to a state of consistent earnings growth.
Institutional investors have shown mixed signals, with some major holders like Envestnet Asset Management Inc. reducing their stakes significantly. Envestnet sold 235,163 shares in the second quarter, a 36.3% reduction in its position. This divestment by a large institutional investor could indicate a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

HMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Honda Motor is $34.00, with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $34.00.

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Honda Motor in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HMC shares.

According to analysts, Honda Motor's stock has a predicted upside of 2.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honda Motor's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Honda Motor has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Honda Motor more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Honda Motor is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HMC compares to other companies.

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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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HMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

HMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

HMC Price Targets by Month

Honda Motor Stock vs. The Competition

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Bull Case

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Bear Case

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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

HMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

HMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

HMC Price Targets by Month

Honda Motor Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Honda Motor Stock? HMC Pros and Cons Explained

Honda Motor Bull Case

Honda Motor Bear Case

HMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda Motor's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Honda Motor stock right now?

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