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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$31.56 +0.36 (+1.14%)
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Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
2
Buy
1

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 "Hold." Out of the 5 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HMC.

Consensus Price Target

$25.00
-20.78% Downside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Honda Motor, the average price target is $25.00. The highest price target for HMC is $25.00, while the lowest price target for HMC is $25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -20.78% from the current price of $31.56.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/14/25 to 8/14/26
1 Month Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
3 Months Ago
5/16/25 to 5/16/26
1 Year Ago
8/14/24 to 8/14/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$25.00$25.00$25.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-20.78% Downside-10.25% Downside-4.53% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldReduceHold

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.
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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.
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Honda Motor Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHonda MotorConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.21
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-20.78% Downside147.94% Upside11.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/19/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
6/3/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeSell (D+)Sell (D)
3/11/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOverweightEqual Weight
2/12/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$25.00-22.88%
12/9/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/25/2025DowngradeOutperformNeutral
5/14/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
4/14/2025Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
12/18/2024UpgradeSellNeutral

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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, August 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Honda Motor pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Honda Motor
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $30, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $34.89, indicating potential for growth.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a strong reputation in the automotive industry, particularly for its latest models of passenger cars and motorcycles, which are known for their reliability and innovation.
  • The company has diversified its operations by venturing into aviation through Honda Aircraft Company, which could open new revenue streams and reduce dependency on traditional automotive sales.
  • Recent quarterly earnings showed a revenue of $37.27 billion, suggesting robust sales performance and potential for future profitability.
  • Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in Honda Motor Co., Ltd., indicating confidence in the company's future performance and stability.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a negative return on equity of 3.07%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate profit from shareholders' investments.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a negative net margin of 1.75%, indicating that the company is currently spending more than it earns, which could affect long-term sustainability.
  • In a competitive automotive market, the company faces challenges from emerging electric vehicle manufacturers, which could impact its market share and growth potential.
  • Recent fluctuations in the stock price may indicate volatility, which can be a risk for investors looking for stable returns.
  • As the company continues to invest in new technologies and products, there may be significant upfront costs that could affect short-term financial performance.

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 $25.00, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $25.00.

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Honda Motor in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HMC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HMC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Honda Motor's stock has a predicted downside of -20.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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

Analysts like Honda Motor less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Honda Motor is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.21. Learn more on how HMC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HMC) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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