150,413 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. $HMC Shares Sold by Equity Investment Corp

Equity Investment Corp trimmed its stake in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) by 92.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 11,999 shares of the company’s stock after selling 150,413 shares during the period. Equity Investment Corp’s holdings in Honda Motor were worth $379,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Donald Smith & CO. Inc. purchased a new stake in Honda Motor during the 2nd quarter worth $109,593,000. BlackRock Inc. lifted its holdings in Honda Motor by 35.2% in the 2nd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 2,655,980 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,004,000 after buying an additional 691,165 shares in the last quarter. XY Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Honda Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $7,032,000. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in Honda Motor by 16.5% in the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,395,747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,931,000 after buying an additional 197,431 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in Honda Motor by 3.6% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,834,932 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,917,000 after buying an additional 99,301 shares during the last quarter. 5.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Honda Motor News

Here are the key news stories impacting Honda Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Honda raised its FY2027 profit outlook after first-half profit growth, citing solid North American vehicle demand and a weaker yen that boosted overseas earnings. Honda Raises Guidance After First-Half Profit Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Honda plans to invest $3 billion in an Ohio plant focused on hybrids. The facility is expected to start production in 2029, add capacity for up to 240,000 vehicles annually, and create more than 2,000 jobs—supporting its hybrid-production ambitions, though returns will take time. Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, adding 2,000 jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: Cash generation remained solid, with operating cash flow of $2.2 billion and cash and equivalents of $34.9 billion. These resources provide financial flexibility as Honda invests, but do not offset weaker quarterly profitability on their own. Honda Motor releases Q2 2027 earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly results showed pressure on earnings: reported EPS of $0.39 missed the $0.95 analyst consensus, even as revenue of about $39.1 billion topped estimates. Higher costs accompanied declines in operating profit and net income, raising concern about margins. Honda Motor quarterly earnings results
• Negative Sentiment: EV restructuring costs and weakness in China remain challenges, tempering the improved FY2027 outlook. Honda raises FY2027 profit outlook despite EV restructuring costs and China weakness

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on HMC. Zacks Research upgraded Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Honda Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 19th. Weiss Ratings raised Honda Motor from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on Honda Motor in a report on Friday, September 18th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.00.

Honda Motor Price Performance

HMC opened at $34.88 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $33.11 and a 200-day moving average of $29.09. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a 1-year low of $23.25 and a 1-year high of $36.88. The company has a market capitalization of $54.45 billion, a P/E ratio of -49.83 and a beta of 0.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.29.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, November 10th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.95 by ($0.63). Honda Motor had a negative net margin of 0.73% and a negative return on equity of 1.30%. The business had revenue of $39.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $36.68 billion. Equities analysts expect that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will post 2.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Honda Motor

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles and other mobility products. Its vehicle lineup includes passenger cars, SUVs and electrified models, while its motorcycle business serves consumers and commercial users in markets around the world. The company also makes power equipment, marine engines and other products, and provides financial services that support vehicle and equipment sales. Honda’s aviation subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company, develops and manufactures the HondaJet business aircraft.