Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
2

Buy
1

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Honda Motor in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 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
-6.38% Downside

According to the 6 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 -6.38% from the current price of $26.71.

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 6/6/25 to 6/6/26	1 Month Ago 5/7/25 to 5/7/26	3 Months Ago 3/8/25 to 3/8/26	1 Year Ago 6/6/24 to 6/6/25
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)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	-6.38% Downside	3.89% Upside	-8.29% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Hold	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	Auto/Tires/Trucks Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	1.83	2.14	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-6.38% Downside	112.44% Upside	15.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HMC News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/3/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Downgrade	Sell (D+) ➝ Sell (D)
4/6/2026	Zacks Research Not Rated		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
3/11/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 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 Friday, June 5, 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 $24.53, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the automotive sector.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has recently updated its FY2027 guidance, indicating revenue expectations that exceed consensus estimates, suggesting potential growth in sales.
The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating a manageable level of debt compared to its equity, which can be a sign of financial stability.
Despite recent operating losses, Honda's diverse portfolio, including automobiles, motorcycles, and power products, positions it well for recovery and future profitability.
Honda's commitment to innovation in electric vehicles (EVs) and restructuring efforts may lead to long-term growth as the market shifts towards sustainable transportation solutions.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

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

The company reported its first annual operating loss since 1948, with significant losses attributed to over $9 billion in EV restructuring costs, raising concerns about its current financial health.
Honda's net loss of ¥423.9 billion reflects a major earnings reset, which could lead to decreased investor confidence and stock volatility.
Challenges in the U.S. EV strategy and tariff pressures may hinder Honda's ability to compete effectively in the growing electric vehicle market.
Analysts forecast a negative earnings per share (EPS) of -2.61 for the current year, indicating potential ongoing financial struggles.
With only 5.32% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, there may be less market confidence in Honda's stock compared to competitors with higher institutional backing.

HMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 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.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Honda Motor in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" HMC shares.

According to analysts, Honda Motor's stock has a predicted downside of -6.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honda Motor's stock had 4 downgrades by analysts.

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

Analysts like Honda Motor less than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating for Honda Motor is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "auto/tires/trucks" 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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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

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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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