Honda reports more than a 60% drop in third-quarter operating profit
Honda reports more than a 60% drop in third-quarter operating profit to 153.3 billion yen for three months ended December 31 2025, with nine months total down 48.1 percent to 591.5 billion yen from motorcycle records offsetting auto losses big. Automobile business operating loss 166.4 billion yen negative margin 1.6 percent, hit by one-time EV expenses 267.1 billion yen and tariff impacts 279.5 billion yen repeating those drags. Stock down 3.26 percent pre-market to 31.75 dollars, full year forecast operating profit 550 billion yen down over 50 percent, EV sales ratio cut to 20 percent by 2030 from 30. Uncertainty on recovery path, cash flows after R&D 1855.8 billion yen still positive somehow.
Honda Civic
Honda Civic owned daily driver mainstay, feels reliable uncertain if sales hold with profit drops company wide. Hybrid version repeats efficiency appeal. Mild gas price contradiction now. Exists everywhere.
Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V crossover owned family favorite, profit hit maybe affects updates uncertain. Spacious repeat buyer pull. Feels top seller still. Parked suburban.
Honda Accord
Honda Accord sedan owned comfortable, EV shift uncertainty looms over it maybe. Hybrid strong repeats value. Mild sedan decline sense. Exists steady ish.
Honda Pilot
Honda Pilot three row owned spacious, tariff impacts repeat cost worry uncertain pricing. Adventure trim feels rugged. Contradiction on profit vs demand. Garage large.
Honda Ridgeline
Honda Ridgeline pickup owned unique, auto segment loss repeats challenge maybe. Unibody feel distinct uncertain future. Repeats adventure truck. Sits versatile.
Honda Odyssey
Honda Odyssey minivan owned practical, family hauler repeats role uncertain EV era. Slide doors convenience. Mild market shift contradiction. Parked full.
Honda Passport
Honda Passport midsize SUV owned rugged, profit drop maybe delays things uncertain. TrailSport trim repeats offroad tease. Feels capable half. Exists trail ready.
Honda Prologue
Honda Prologue EV owned newish, one-time expenses tied to it repeating EV pain. Ultium based uncertainty range real. Mild hype vs reality. Charged waiting.
Acura MDX
Acura MDX luxury owned upscale Honda, profit slide affects premium maybe uncertain. Type S performance repeat. Contradiction on luxury hold. Parked premium.
