Tokyo, Friday, November 7 — Honda Motor Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in earnings for the six months ended September 30, 2025, as weaker global demand and rising costs weighed on margins. The company’s consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 37% year-on-year to ¥311.8 billion (approximately $2.03 billion).
Diluted earnings per share for the period stood at ¥76.30, down from ¥103.25 a year earlier. Operating profit declined 41% to ¥438.1 billion, reflecting pressure from higher input costs and slower recovery in key export markets.
Revenue for the first half of FY26 came in at ¥10.6 trillion, down 1.5% year-on-year, marking a mild contraction amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and currency fluctuations.
The results underscore the headwinds facing Japanese automakers as they navigate global supply disruptions, EV transition costs, and volatile foreign exchange movements. Honda is expected to release additional commentary later in the day regarding its regional performance and full-year guidance.
More updates to follow as the company provides detailed segment-wise results and outlook statements.
