Earnings ·
Honda posts H1 profit up 61% on strong auto sales; acquires Astemo stake
HMCHonda Motor Co Ltd
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating results for the fiscal first half ended September 30, 2026. Sales revenue rose 13.2% to ¥12.04 trillion, while operating profit surged 48.1% to ¥649 billion and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 65.7% to ¥517 billion. Earnings per share reached ¥132.75. The company also announced it acquired an additional 21.0% stake in Astemo, Ltd., raising its equity interest from 40.0% to 61.0% for ¥152.3 billion in cash, effective October 1, 2026. Honda operates in the automotive and financial services industries.