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Honda raises profit outlook despite EV-related costs
- Honda now expects an operating profit of ¥780 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2027, up from ¥650 billion.
- The company reported a 66% rise in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year.
- Strong motorcycle sales contributed significantly to the profit increase.
- Honda booked $3 billion in costs related to its electric vehicle initiatives in Q2.
- The revised outlook reflects a positive financial performance despite challenges in the EV sector.
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Honda reports robust results
Honda reports a 66% rise in net profit for the first half of its fiscal year, driven by strong motorcycle sales.
Honda raises outlook
Honda raises its full-year profit outlook to ¥780 billion, up from ¥650 billion, despite booking $3 billion in EV-linked costs.
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Honda raises outlook despite EV costs
Honda raises its operating profit outlook to ¥780 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2027, despite incurring $3 billion in EV-linked costs.
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The Japan Times·
Honda raises outlook even as failed EV bet weighs on profit
The Wall Street Journal·
Honda Raises Guidance After First-Half Profit Growth
ABC News·
Honda reports robust results on the back of healthy motorcycle sales
Associated Press·
Honda reports robust results on the back of healthy motorcycle sales
Reuters·
Honda raises full-year profit outlook, books $3 billion in EV-linked costs in Q2