Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.46 -0.34 (-1.05%)

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

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
1

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

Consensus Price Target

$25.00
-20.55% 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 -20.55% from the current price of $31.47.

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 8/26/25 to 8/26/26	1 Month Ago 7/27/25 to 7/27/26	3 Months Ago 5/28/25 to 5/28/26	1 Year Ago 8/26/24 to 8/26/25
Strong Buy	2 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	1 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	$25.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	-20.55% Downside	-14.22% Downside	-8.44% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Reduce	Hold

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	2.40	2.21	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-20.60% Downside	172.35% Upside	12.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HMC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/17/2026	Zacks Research 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/3/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Sell (D+) ➝ Sell (D)
3/11/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
2/12/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$25.00	-22.88%
12/9/2025	Nomura Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/25/2025	Macquarie Infrastructure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Hong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
5/14/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	E. Pang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	M. Akita Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
12/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	K. Takahashi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	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 Tuesday, August 18, 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.:

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 continue to attract consumer interest.
The company reported a revenue of $37.27 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, showcasing its robust financial performance and market presence.
Recent institutional investments have increased, with several hedge funds boosting their stakes, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
Honda's diversification into aviation and financial services provides additional revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional automotive sales.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

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

The company has reported a negative return on equity, which suggests that it is not generating sufficient profit from its shareholders' investments.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a negative net margin, indicating that its expenses are currently exceeding its revenues, which could be a concern for profitability.
Market competition in the automotive sector is intensifying, particularly from electric vehicle manufacturers, which may impact Honda's market share.
Recent fluctuations in the stock price may indicate volatility, which can be a risk for investors looking for stable returns.
Global supply chain challenges continue to affect the automotive industry, potentially impacting Honda's production capabilities and sales 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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Honda Motor in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 -20.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honda Motor's stock had 2 upgrades 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 more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Honda Motor is 2.40 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.21. 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?

Does Honda Motor's stock price have much downside?

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