Equity Investment Corp Sells 150,413 Shares of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. $HMC

Equity Investment Corp reduced its position in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) by 92.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,999 shares of the company’s stock after selling 150,413 shares during the quarter. Equity Investment Corp’s holdings in Honda Motor were worth $379,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Manchester Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Honda Motor by 15.4% in the 3rd quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 2,629 shares of the company’s stock valued at $83,000 after acquiring an additional 351 shares during the period. Plan A Wealth LLC raised its stake in Honda Motor by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. Plan A Wealth LLC now owns 24,858 shares of the company’s stock worth $786,000 after acquiring an additional 398 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its position in Honda Motor by 9.4% during the 2nd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 5,091 shares of the company’s stock worth $138,000 after acquiring an additional 438 shares during the period. Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Honda Motor by 108.2% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 962 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Management Professionals Inc. lifted its position in Honda Motor by 38.2% during the 2nd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 1,873 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 518 shares during the period. 5.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Honda Motor Price Performance

Shares of NYSE HMC opened at $34.88 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $54.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -49.83 and a beta of 0.48. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has a 12 month low of $23.25 and a 12 month high of $36.88. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $33.11 and its 200-day simple moving average is $29.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.29 and a quick ratio of 1.04.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 10th. The company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $36.68 billion. Analysts expect that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will post 2.32 EPS for the current year.

Honda Motor News Summary

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

Honda Motor Company Profile

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.