Honda Reports First Annual Loss in Nearly 70 Years on EV-Related Costs

The Japanese automaker said fiscal-year electric-vehicle losses reached 1.579 trillion yen, contributing to an operating loss of 414.3 billion yen for the year ended March 2026.

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Summary

Honda said it posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years after electric-vehicle-related losses totaled 1.579 trillion yen ($10 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2026. The company said those costs contributed to an operating profit loss of 414.3 billion yen ($2.625 billion). The figures underscore how large automakers can face heavy near-term financial pressure from electric-vehicle investment, including spending tied to production, supply chains, and model development.

Terms & Concepts
  • EV (electric vehicle): A vehicle powered partly or entirely by electricity, typically using battery systems instead of internal combustion engines.
  • Operating profit loss: A loss generated from a company’s core business operations before non-operating items such as taxes or financing costs.