Recent Updates — HNDAF

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026, alongside a revision to its full-year forecast. Sales revenue increased 13.5% year-over-year to JPY 6,061.5 billion, while operating profit surged 117.4% to JPY 530.8 billion, driven by positive foreign currency translation effects and the absence of EV-related losses incurred in the prior period. The company revised its fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, earnings forecast upward due to a weaker yen (average rate revised from JPY 145 to JPY 155 per USD). Revised full-year projections now estimate sales revenue of JPY 24,150 billion and operating profit of JPY 650 billion. Honda operates in the automotive, motorcycle, and financial services industries.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed a report regarding its corporate governance status and internal control systems. The company utilizes a three-committee structure to segregate supervisory and execution functions. Key governance details include the composition of the Board of Directors, which consists of 11 members, including 6 outside directors. The company also disclosed its remuneration policies for directors and executive officers, noting total monthly remuneration for directors and executive officers in fiscal year 2026 was ¥935 million. Honda maintains an internal audit unit and a compliance and privacy officer to oversee global operations. The company operates in the transportation equipment industry, specializing in automobiles, motorcycles, and power products.