Honda Motor(US:HMC) Cai Jing Wang·2025-05-21 08:28Core Viewpoint - Honda is shifting its strategic focus from pure electric vehicles to hybrid technology due to a slowdown in the electric vehicle market, reducing its electrification investment from 10 trillion yen to 7 trillion yen, a 30% decrease [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Adjustments - Honda aims to increase total vehicle sales by over 3.6 million units by 2030, with hybrid vehicle sales targeted to rise by 2.2 million units [1]. - The company plans to launch 13 new hybrid models between 2027 and 2030, adjusting its previous target of having electric vehicles account for 30% of total sales [1][2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024, Honda reported revenues of 21.69 trillion yen, a 6.2% year-on-year increase, but net profit fell by 24.5% to 835.8 billion yen [5]. - The company anticipates a revenue decline to 20.3 trillion yen in fiscal year 2025, a 6.4% decrease, with operating profit expected to drop by 58.8% to 500 billion yen [5]. Group 3: Market Challenges - Honda's motorcycle business achieved record sales and operating profit, while the automotive sector faced declines, particularly in China and Southeast Asia [5]. - In China, Honda's vehicle sales dropped by 30.94% year-on-year, with a significant 40.8% decline in April 2025 compared to the previous year [5]. Group 4: Cost Reduction Initiatives - Honda is implementing measures to reduce key component costs, including collaborative R&D with suppliers and optimizing production processes [2]. - The next-generation hybrid system's cost is expected to decrease by over 50% compared to the 2018 model and by 30% compared to the 2023 model [2]. Group 5: Partnerships and Collaborations - Honda is deepening collaborations with Chinese tech companies to accelerate its electrification and smart technology transition, including partnerships for advanced driver assistance systems and battery technology [6].