Honda doubles profit as motorcycles and a weak yen fuel its post‑EV writedown comeback

The automaker that booked a 423.9 billion yen full-year loss is suddenly posting a 456.9 billion yen quarter.

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 JSTUpdated on August 5, 2026 18:55 JSTTOKYO -- Honda Motor announced on Wednes