Hino Motors Returns to Profit in Q3 FY2026 Despite Lower Sales, Lifts Full-Year Earnings Outlook

The latest update is out from Hino Motors ( (JP:7205) ).

Hino Motors reported consolidated net sales of ¥1,141.2 billion for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, a 10.9% decline from the prior-year period, but significantly improved profitability with operating income up 39.3% to ¥62.8 billion and ordinary income up 179.2% to ¥55.0 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent swung from a loss of ¥265.4 billion a year earlier to a profit of ¥30.6 billion, while equity capital and the equity ratio also strengthened, lifting net assets to ¥291.8 billion and the equity ratio to 15.8%. Despite this earnings recovery, the company maintained a zero-dividend stance to date in FY2026 and left the full-year dividend forecast undecided, signaling continued balance-sheet prudence. Hino revised its full-year outlook, now projecting FY2026 net sales of ¥1,550.0 billion, down 8.7% year on year, but expecting operating income of ¥75.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥75.0 billion, underscoring a focus on restoring sustainable profitability even amid softer top-line growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7205) stock is a Sell with a Yen369.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hino Motors stock, see the JP:7205 Stock Forecast page.

More about Hino Motors

Hino Motors, Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, primarily trucks and buses, with its shares listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. Operating under Japanese GAAP on a consolidated basis, the company serves domestic and international transportation and logistics markets, and its performance is closely watched as a bellwether for demand in commercial mobility and industrial activity.

Average Trading Volume: 3,579,916

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen226.2B

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