Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 2nd Quarter Ended September 30, 2020
Honda reported a consolidated operating profit of 169.2 billion yen for the first half of the fiscal year, recovering from a loss, primarily due to reduced SG&A expenses amidst declining demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fiscal second quarter yielded an operating profit of 282.9 billion yen, a 28.5% increase year-on-year, despite a 2.1% decrease in sales revenue to 3,651.3 billion yen. For FY21, the operating profit forecast was revised upwards to 420 billion yen.
Dividends for the second quarter increased to 19 yen per share.
- Operating profit for FY21 revised upward to 420 billion yen
- Operating profit of 282.9 billion yen in Q2, up 28.5% YoY
- Improved operating profit margin in the automobile sector
- Quarterly dividend raised to 19 yen per share, increasing total dividends planned for FY to 68 yen.
- Sales revenue decreased by 25.2% in the first half year-on-year
- Profit for the period attributable to owners down by 56.6% YoY to 160.0 billion yen
- Automobile sales revenue down 63.7 billion yen in Q2 YoY
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- Despite a decrease in demand due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, consolidated operating profit for the fiscal first half amounted to 169.2 billion yen, back in the black, due primarily to control of selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses resulting from a fundamental review of business activities in all areas.
- Consolidated operating profit for the fiscal second quarter amounted to 282.9 billion yen, an increase of
28.5% compared to the same period last year, due primarily to control of SG&A expenses and cost reduction efforts. This was despite a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix.
- Concerning the current fiscal year forecast, although the future outlook remains uncertain due to the impact of COVID-19, the forecast for consolidated operating profit was revised upward to 420 billion yen reflecting the business constitution built during the fiscal first half.
- Quarterly dividend for the fiscal second quarter will be 19 yen per share, an increase of 8 yen per share compared to the previously announced forecast; total dividends paid for the fiscal year are planned to be 68 yen per share.
I. Consolidated financial summary for the fiscal first half (6 months) ended September 30, 2020
- Sales revenue: 5,775.1 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of
25.2% )
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in sales revenue from all businesses as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Operating profit: 169.2 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of
64.2% )
The improvement was made due primarily to control of SG&A expenses and cost reduction efforts. This was despite a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix.
- Profit before income taxes: 272.2 billion yen
- Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent: 160.0 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease by
56.6% )
II. Consolidated financial summary and business-by-business results for the fiscal second quarter (3 months) ended September 30, 2020
- Sales revenue: 3,651.3 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of
2.1% )
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in sales revenue from automobile businesses and unfavorable foreign currency translation effects.
- Operating profit: 282.9 billion yen (a year-on-year increase of
28.5% )
The increase was due primarily to control of SG&A expenses and cost reduction efforts. This was despite a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix.
(1) Motorcycle business
Sales revenue: 493.0 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of 29.4 billion yen)
Although sales are recovering in many countries, sales revenue experienced a year-on-year decrease due primarily to unfavorable currency effects.
Operating profit: 68.4 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of 9.3 billion yen).
The improvement was made due primarily to control of SG&A expenses and cost reduction efforts. This was despite a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix.
(2) Automobile business
Sales revenue: 2,467.0 billion yen (a year-on-year decrease of 63.7 billion yen)
Although sales are gradually recovering in many countries as restrictions on economic activities are being lifted, sales revenue experienced a year-on-year decrease due to a decrease in sales mainly in North America and Asia.
Operating profit: 125.3 billion yen (a year-on-year increase of 50.4 billion yen)
The increase was made due primarily to control of SG&A expenses and cost reduction efforts. This was despite a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix. The operating profit margin also improved.
(3) Financial Services business
Operating profit: 93.2 billion yen (a year-on-year increase of 26.9 billion yen)
The increase was due primarily to a decrease in credit losses related to automobile sales.
(4) Life Creation (power products) and Other businesses
Operating loss: 4.1 billion yen
(operating profit experienced a year-on-year decrease by 5.2 billion yen)
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in profit related to changes in sales revenue and model mix. Aircraft and aircraft engine business, which is included in other businesses, accounted for operating loss of 8.1 billion yen.
III. Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2021 (FY21)
- The forecast for consolidated operating profit for FY21 was revised upward from the previously announced 200 billion yen to 420 billion yen reflecting an increase in unit sales and the business constitution built during the fiscal first half.
- Honda will continue making steady progress in improving its business structure.
Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal 2nd Quarter
2nd quarter ended Sep. 30, 2019 (3 months period) | 2nd quarter ended Sep. 30, 2020 (3 months period) | Difference | ||
Honda Group Unit Sales*1 (million units) | Motorcycles | 5.098 | 4.467 | - 0.631 |
Automobiles*3 | 1.241 | 1.253 | +0.012 | |
Life Creation | 1.155 | 1.370 | +0.215 | |
Consolidated Unit Sales*2 (million units) | Motorcycles | 3.278 | 3.023 | - 0.255 |
Automobiles*3 | 0.828 | 0.753 | - 0.075 | |
Life Creation | 1.155 | 1.370 | +0.215 | |
Financial Results (billion yen) | Sales revenue | 3,729.1 | 3,651.3 | - 77.7 |
Operating profit | 220.1 | 282.9 | +62.8 | |
Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method | 63.9 | 62.3 | -1.6 | |
Profit before income taxes | 289.6 | 345.7 | +56.1 | |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 196.5 | 240.9 | +44.4 | |
Quarterly dividend per share (yen) | 28 | 19 | -9 | |
Honda's Average Rate (yen) | USD= | 107 | 106 | JPY appreciated against the USD by 1 yen/dollar |
Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal First Half
Fiscal first half ended Sep. 30, 2019 (6 months period) | Fiscal first half ended Sep. 30, 2020 (6 months period) | Difference | ||
Honda Group Unit Sales*1 (million units) | Motorcycles | 10.019 | 6.322 | - 3.697 |
Automobiles*3 | 2.562 | 2.045 | - 0.517 | |
Life Creation | 2.435 | 2.453 | +0.018 | |
Consolidated Unit Sales*2 (million units) | Motorcycles | 6.542 | 4.244 | - 2.298 |
Automobiles*3 | 1.733 | 1.090 | - 0.643 | |
Life Creation | 2.435 | 2.453 | +0.018 | |
Financial Results (billion yen) | Sales revenue | 7,725.3 | 5,775.1 | - 1,950.2 |
Operating profit | 472.6 | 169.2 | -303.3 | |
Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method | 108.1 | 102.2 | -5.8 | |
Profit before income taxes | 579.4 | 272.2 | - 307.1 | |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 368.8 | 160.0 | - 208.8 | |
Dividend per share (yen) | 56 | 30 | -26 | |
Honda's Average Rate (yen) | USD= | 109 | 107 | JPY appreciated against the USD by 2 yen/dollar |
Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2021 (FY21)
FY20 results | Previous FY21 forecasts （2020/8/5） | Revised FY21 forecasts (2020/11/6) | Difference compared to FY20 results | Difference compared to previous forecasts | ||
Honda Group Unit Sales*1 (million units) | Motorcycles | 19.340 | 14.800 | 14.800 | -4.540 | - |
Automobiles*3 | 4.790 | 4.500 | 4.600 | -0.190 | +0.100 | |
Life Creation | 5.701 | 5.310 | 5.500 | -0.201 | +0.190 | |
Consolidated Unit Sales*2 (million units) | Motorcycles | 12.426 | 9.715 | 10.145 | -2.281 | +0.430 |
Automobiles*3 | 3.318 | 2.685 | 2.715 | -0.603 | +0.030 | |
Life Creation | 5.701 | 5.310 | 5.500 | -0.201 | +0.190 | |
Financial Results/ Forecasts (billion yen) | Sales revenue | 14,931.0 | 12,800.0 | 13,050.0 | -1,881.0 | +250.0 |
Operating profit | 633.6 | 200.0 | 420.0 | -213.6 | +220.0 | |
Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method | 164.2 | 165.0 | 225.0 | 60.7 | +60.0 | |
Profit before income taxes | 789.9 | 365.0 | 660.0 | -129.9 | +295.0 | |
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 455.7 | 165.0 | 390.0 | -65.7 | +225.0 | |
Annual dividend per share (yen) | 112 | 44 | 68 | -44 | +24 | |
Honda's Average Rate (yen) | USD= | 109 | 106 | 106 | JPY to appreciate against the USD by 3 yen/dollar | - |
*1 Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products (motorcycles, ATVs, Side-by-Sides, automobiles, power products) of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method.
*2 Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products (motorcycles, ATVs, Side-by-Sides, automobiles, power products) corresponding to consolidated sales revenue, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries.
*3 Certain sales of automobiles that are financed with residual value type auto loans by our Japanese finance subsidiaries and sold through our consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for as operating leases in conformity with IFRS and are not included in consolidated sales revenue to the external customers in our automobile business. Accordingly, they are not included in Consolidated Unit Sales, but are included in Honda Group Unit Sales of our automobile business.
For more details, please check the Investor Relations section of Honda website:
https://www.honda.co.jp/investors/library/financialresult.html (Japanese)
https://global.honda/investors/library/financialresult.html (English)
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SOURCE Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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