Honda lifts FY27 profit outlook on weaker yen, strong motorcycle demand

AutomobilesRevised profit outlook tops market estimates as April-June net profit risesThe Honda Motor logo is displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok on March 23. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)YURIKA YONEDAAugust 5, 2026 15:51 JSTTOKYO -- Honda Motor announced on Wednesday that it expects a net profit of 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2027, compared with a net loss of 423.9 billion yen in the previous fiscal year, supported by a weaker yen and strong motorcycle demand.