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Honda Motor (HMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$26.19 +0.52 (+2.01%)
Closing price 05/15/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$26.30 +0.11 (+0.44%)
As of 05/15/2026 07:53 PM Eastern
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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
-4.53% 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 -4.53% from the current price of $26.19.
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
5/17/25 to 5/17/26		1 Month Ago
4/17/25 to 4/17/26		3 Months Ago
2/16/25 to 2/16/26		1 Year Ago
5/17/24 to 5/17/25
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$25.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-4.53% Downside-0.02% Downside-21.32% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingReduceReduceHoldHold

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 MotorAuto/Tires/Trucks CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.13
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.53% Downside111.53% Upside17.90% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/16/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
Not Rated
 DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
4/6/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
Not Rated
 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
3/11/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
2/12/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$25.00-22.88%
12/9/2025
Nomura logo
Nomura
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/25/2025
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC logo
Macquarie Infrastructure
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James Hong
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
5/14/2025
Dbs Bank logo
Dbs Bank
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E. Pang
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2025
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
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M. Akita
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
12/18/2024
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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K. Takahashi
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UpgradeSell ➝ 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, May 15, 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 $24.16, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the automotive sector.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company maintains a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting a stable financial structure and lower risk for investors.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $37.71 billion, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is positioned as a significant player in the automotive industry, which can attract institutional investors.
  • Analysts have set a consensus target price of $25.00, indicating potential upside for investors based on current market conditions.

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 faced a recent downgrade in ratings from several analysts, which may indicate a lack of confidence in its future performance.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a relatively low return on equity of 4.01%, suggesting that it may not be generating strong returns for shareholders compared to its peers.
  • Recent revenue figures fell short of expectations, with reported revenue of $29.99 billion against a consensus estimate of $33.34 billion, raising concerns about sales performance.
  • The automotive industry is facing increasing competition and market pressures, which could impact Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s market share and profitability.
  • With a beta of 0.43, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.

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 -4.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honda Motor's stock had 3 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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This page (NYSE:HMC) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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