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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$31.20 -1.48 (-4.51%)
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Honda Motor - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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
-19.86% 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 -19.86% from the current price of $31.20.
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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
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)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$25.00$25.00$25.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-19.86% Downside-21.45% Downside-4.51% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldReduceReduce

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
2.40
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-20.46% Downside203.45% Upside14.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/31/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
8/17/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/11/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 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 Saturday, September 5, 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. has entered a significant strategic partnership with Nissan to jointly develop standardized electronic control units and in-vehicle operating systems for software-defined vehicles, targeting a rollout in fiscal year 2029. This collaboration allows the company to share development costs and accelerate its transition into the software-defined vehicle market, which is a critical area for future automotive competitiveness.
  • The company is executing a major cost-efficiency initiative aimed at reducing more than $9 billion in costs over the next four years, with instructions issued to suppliers to drastically reduce prices. This aggressive cost-cutting measure is designed to improve margins and help the company defend its market position against intense competition from Chinese automakers.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed confidence in the stock, with BlackRock Inc. increasing its position by 35.2% in the second quarter to hold 2,655,980 shares, and Donald Smith & CO. Inc. acquiring a new stake of 4,042,521 shares. This accumulation by major institutional players suggests that professional investors see value in the current price point.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is currently trading at $32.66, which is significantly above its 200-day moving average of $27.46 and its 52-week low of $23.25. This price action indicates a strong technical recovery and momentum, as the stock has crossed above key moving averages, signaling a potential bullish trend for investors.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 3.09%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This yield is attractive in the current market environment and adds a layer of capital preservation and return on investment for holders of the stock.

Honda Motor
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -46.66, indicating that it is currently reporting a net loss. This negative valuation metric reflects recent financial struggles and a lack of profitability, which is a significant concern for investors seeking stable earnings growth.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. faces significant trade policy risks, as the company has stated it may not build a new plant in North America without a trade deal extension. Additionally, the company may be impacted by proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian car imports, which could increase costs and disrupt supply chains.
  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold" with a target price of $25.00, which is below the current stock price of $32.66. This suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to analyst expectations, and there is limited upside potential according to the broader sell-side research community.
  • The company reported a negative return on equity of 1.30% and a negative net margin of 0.73% in its most recent earnings report. These metrics indicate that the company is not efficiently generating profits from its equity base or its revenue, which is a red flag for fundamental investors.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is facing intense competition from Chinese automakers, which has forced the company to implement drastic cost-cutting measures. This competitive pressure may limit the company's ability to invest in new technologies or expand its market share, potentially constraining long-term growth 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 $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 -19.86% 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 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 2.20. 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 8/31/2026.
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