Honda raised its FYE March 31, 2027 operating profit forecast to JPY 650 billion from JPY 500 billion on weaker-yen assumptions.
Sales revenue outlook was lifted to JPY 24.15 trillion; profit attributable to owners is forecast at JPY 400 billion.
Full-year exchange-rate assumption was set at JPY 155 per $1, revised from JPY 151; unit sales forecasts were unchanged.
Adjusted operating profit forecast was increased to JPY 1.17 trillion; EV-related losses are forecast to widen to JPY 520 billion.
The guidance followed Q1 operating profit of JPY 530.7 billion; management cited Middle East uncertainty and kept volume and cost assumptions unchanged.
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