Honda Puts EVs in the Rearview: Can Hybrids Power the Next Chapter?
Japan's auto biggie Honda HMC is pulling back on its electric vehicle (EV) plans as global demand cools. Instead, the company is betting big on hybrid cars, aiming to launch 13 new hybrid models globally between 2027 and 2030, including a new hybrid system for large-size vehicles set to debut in the second half of the decade.
Honda plans a $20 billion pivot to hybrids as EV sales slow
Honda plans to reduce EV investment by $20 billion to focus on hybrids amid a global sales slowdown. Its CEO cited regulatory changes and slowing EV growth as key reasons for a strategic shift.
Honda Motor to Cut EV Investment by More Than $20 Billion
Honda Motor plans to reduce its electric-vehicle investment by more than $20 billion through the fiscal year ending March 2031 from its original plan.
Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, concentrate on hybrids
Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
HMC Q4 Earnings Miss, FY26 View Downbeat Amid Tariff Woes
For fiscal 2026, Honda forecasts an operating profit of 500 billion yen, indicating a contraction of 58.8% year over year.
Honda Earnings: Hybrids Deliver, But Tariffs And EV Delays Weigh Heavily
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s FY2025 earnings revealed resilient motorcycle and hybrid sales, but auto segment weakness and a 12% profit drop spooked investors. FY2026 guidance is ultra-conservative, reflecting worst-case U.S. tariff impacts and a significant step down in operating and net profit expectations. Management is mitigating tariff risks by reallocating production to U.S. plants, accelerating exports, and delaying major EV investments to preserve flexibility.
3 Foreign Auto Stocks to Remain Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
While the Zacks Foreign Auto industry is struggling with economic uncertainty, stocks like TM, HMC and NIO are expected to hold their grounds.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Toshihiro Mibe - Director, President and Representative Executive Officer Noriya Kaihara - Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer Eiji Fujimura - Director and Managing Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Thank you for taking time to attend Honda's Financial Results Press Conference for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025.
Honda postpones $15B Ontario EV project
Honda (NYSE:HMC) Canada said it will postponing a C$15 billion (US$10.7 billion) electric vehicle investment project, which includes a proposed EV battery plant and retooled vehicle assembly facility, in Alliston, Ontario. Ken Chiu, Honda spokesperson, said the project will be postponed by approximately two years due to the recent slowdown in the EV market.
Honda stands firm despite sharp profit forecast cut and EV delay
Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) shares edged up 1% in Tokyo on Tuesday, holding steady despite a stark warning from the company that it expects a 59% drop in profits this year. Investors appeared to take comfort in the fact that the news, though disappointing, was neither a shock nor worse than feared.
Honda Guides for Lower Profit Amid Auto Tariff Headwind
The carmaker projected a sharp drop in profit as it expects to be hit by higher U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars.
Honda Motor reports 76% plunge in operating profit in huge earnings miss
Honda Motor reports 76% plunge in operating profit in huge earnings miss
