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BullDigest's May 14 Pre-Market Summary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

  • 14.05.2025 15:15
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  • Keywords: Pre-Market, Summary, Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

Check out BullDigest's May 14 Pre-Market Summary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd.. We provide a summary of the key news before the market opens.

Pre-Market SummaryHNDAFsentiment_dissatisfiedTSLAsentiment_satisfiedNSANFsentiment_satisfiedIDCBFsentiment_satisfiedPBCRFsentiment_satisfiedIDCBF

Estimated market influence

Honda

Honda

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Honda delayed its EV battery and assembly plant due to tariffs and reduced demand, leading to a forecasted 59% drop in operating income.

IEA

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

IEA's report highlights significant growth in EV sales globally, with projections of over 20 million sales in 2025 and increasing market share by 2030.

Tesla

Tesla

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Tesla is set to benefit from reduced tariffs on China parts for Cybercab and Semi, which could enhance their production and exports.

Nissan

Nissan

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Sell

Nissan aims to achieve positive operating profitability in FY2026 following a significant net loss.

State Bank of Pakistan

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Received $1.02 billion from IMF, indicating financial support and stability.

Leap and ChargeScape

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Planning to build the largest EV Virtual Power Plant, which is a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions.

Anaheim Ducks

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Lost $3 million advertising contract due to ineffective mental health promotion campaign.

OC Health Care Agency

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Ended the contract with Anaheim Ducks, but no direct financial impact mentioned beyond the loss of the contract.

IMF

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Provided $1.02 billion to State Bank of Pakistan, supporting economic stability.

S&P 500

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Climbed back to its 2025 starting point due to market surges post-inflation dip and U.S.-China tariff truce.

BMO

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

BMO's chief economist commented on the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy, but no direct financial impact mentioned for BMO itself.

California

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Could lose $16 billion due to Trump's tariffs.

US-China tariff truce

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Led to a market surge and positive economic impact as tensions eased.

China

China

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Dominates EV sales, with exports growing and prices becoming competitive globally.

Asia

Asia

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Rapid growth in EV sales, particularly in Asia and Latin America.

Latin America

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

EV sales are growing rapidly here as well.

Europe

Negativesentiment_dissatisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

EV market growth is stagnant due to subsidy phase-outs.

US

US

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Growth in EV sales is slower compared to other regions, but not explicitly negative.

Context

Global EV Market and Automotive Industry News - May 14, 2025

EV Market Growth

  • IEA Report: Electric vehicle (EV) sales projected to reach over 25% of global car sales in 2025, driven by improving affordability.
  • 2024 saw 17 million EV sales (20% market share), with a 35% YoY increase in Q1 2025.
  • Projections indicate 20 million EV sales in 2025, potentially reaching 40% market share by 2030.
  • China dominates EV sales, accounting for half of global sales in 2024, and exported 1.25 million EVs.
  • Rapid growth in Asia and Latin America; slower adoption in the US; stagnant growth in Europe due to subsidy phase-outs.
  • EV prices declining globally, particularly in China, where EVs are often cheaper than gasoline cars (even without subsidies).

Electric Trucks and Supply Chain Resilience

  • Electric Truck Sales: Grew by 80% in 2024, with strong growth in China.
  • Becoming cost-competitive in certain segments.
  • IEA warns that global economic conditions and trade policies could impact EV growth.
  • Follow-up report on EV supply chain resilience expected this summer.

Honda Delays EV Battery/Assembly Plant

  • Honda Motor delayed its $15 billion Ontario EV battery and assembly facility by two years due to weakening EV demand and new tariffs.
  • Projected 59% operating income drop for FY2026, partially due to a ¥650bn tariff impact.
  • Despite the delay, Honda remains committed to the project and its existing workforce.

Orange County Axes Mental Health Ad Contract

  • OC Health Care Agency will not renew a $3 million advertising contract with Anaheim Ducks for mental health promotion due to questionable effectiveness.
  • Initial claims of high "impressions" were offset by low website click-throughs.

Additional Business News

  • State Bank of Pakistan: Received $1.02 billion from IMF.
  • Trump's Tariffs: Could cost California $16 billion.
  • Tesla: To ship China parts for Cybercab and Semi after US-China tariff reduction.
  • Honda's Profits: Projected ¥650 billion hit from tariffs in multiple countries for FY2026.
  • US Auto Tariffs: Have a "material bite" on the Canadian economy, according to BMO chief economist.
  • S&P 500: Climbed back to its 2025 starting point, surging after surprise inflation dip and U.S.-China tariff truce.
  • Leap and ChargeScape: Plan to build the largest EV Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
  • Nissan: Aiming for positive operating profitability in FY2026 following a significant net loss.

Other News

  • Collision on Newmarket Road in Cambridge.
  • Honda offering up to RM2k rewards for parents in its No.1 Non-National SUV campaign – CR-V and HR-V.
  • Honda Expansion: Exploring U.S. production capacity expansion to mitigate tariff effects.
  • Jorge Martin reportedly considering a move from Aprilia to Honda, with rumors of Honda being "tipped for the top."