Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Doubles Down on EV Innovation with ¥126 Billion R&D Surge; Is It Too Late In The EV Game? 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) recently conducted a financial review of its performance for the fiscal year ending March 2025, along with projections for 2026. Several key factors from its operations and outlook are noteworthy for investors, highlighting both strengths and challenges. Honda’s motorcycle segment saw robust performance, reporting record highs in unit sales, operating profit, and margins. This segment’s strong market position is a significant advantage, contributing to an operating profit of JPY 663.4 billion, a notable year-on-year gain. However, the automobile division encountered setbacks, notably in China and ASEAN, leading to decreased unit sales. This decline was partly mitigated by strong sales of hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), especially in North America, where product value improvements helped counterbalance some profit losses.