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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$34.32 +0.79 (+2.37%)
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Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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
-0.94% Downside
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 downside of -0.94% from the current price of $34.32.
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
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
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)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$34.00$34.00$25.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-0.94% Downside1.72% Upside-20.78% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

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
2.60
2.18
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.22% Upside40.29% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/22/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D) ➝ Sell (D+)
9/18/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageNeutral$34.00+4.44%
8/17/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/11/2026 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
12/9/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/25/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
5/14/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2025Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
12/18/2024UpgradeSell ➝ 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, November 9, 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.:

  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a $3 billion investment to build a new vehicle assembly plant in Ohio, which is expected to begin production in 2029 and add 2,000 jobs, signaling a strong commitment to expanding hybrid vehicle production capacity in the United States.
  • The company's share price reached a new 52-week high of $36.88, with the current stock price trading at $35.87, indicating strong recent momentum and investor confidence in the company's strategic direction and market performance.
  • Wall Street analysts have recently upgraded their outlook on the stock, with Zacks Research raising its rating to "strong-buy" and Wall Street Zen upgrading to "buy," contributing to a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and reflecting positive sentiment among financial professionals.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is diversifying its manufacturing footprint by investing $602 million to expand its motorcycle factory in Brazil and $867 million to retool its Ontario plant, demonstrating a strategic approach to global production and market expansion.
  • The company reported a positive earnings surprise in its most recent quarterly results, posting $2.14 in earnings per share, which exceeded the consensus estimate and highlighted the company's ability to generate strong profits despite industry challenges.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

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

  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a negative return on equity of 1.30% and a negative net margin of 0.73%, indicating that the company is currently generating losses relative to its equity and revenue, which may concern investors focused on profitability.
  • The company faces significant trade policy risks, as Honda executives have warned that a potential increase in Canadian auto tariffs to 50% would be "catastrophic" for the auto industry, posing a threat to its supply chain and cost structure.
  • Short interest in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. increased by 70.5% in September, with 3,380,686 shares shorted, suggesting that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio is listed as 0.00 in current data, which may indicate that the stock is not currently valued based on positive earnings, potentially reflecting uncertainty about its future profitability and growth prospects.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, which, while not excessively high, indicates a moderate level of leverage that could become a burden if interest rates rise or if the company faces unexpected financial challenges.

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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HMC shares.

According to analysts, Honda Motor's stock has a predicted downside of -0.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honda Motor's stock had 2 upgrades 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Honda Motor analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/22/2026.
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