All Brands Owned by Honda Motor Company

What does Honda own?
Honda Motor Company owns the Honda and Acura automotive brands, the Honda motorcycle brand (the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer), and Honda Power Products (generators, lawn equipment, marine engines). The company also operates Honda Aircraft Company, which produces the HondaJet light business jet. Honda holds 50% stakes in two major Chinese automotive joint ventures: Dongfeng Honda and Guangqi Honda.

Is Honda publicly traded?
Yes, Honda Motor Company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7267. The company's American Depositary Receipts also trade on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker HMC. Honda has a broad institutional and retail shareholder base with no single controlling shareholder.

Who founded Honda?
Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa. Soichiro Honda established Honda Technical Research Institute in 1946 in Hamamatsu, Japan, and Honda Motor Company was formally incorporated in September 1948. Soichiro Honda focused on engineering and product development, while Takeo Fujisawa managed business operations and finance. Both founders retired simultaneously in 1973.

Where is Honda headquartered?
Honda Motor Company is headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan. The company was originally founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, and moved its headquarters to Tokyo as it grew. Honda operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, and other countries.

How many vehicles does Honda sell annually?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), Honda sold approximately 3.7 million light vehicles globally under the Honda and Acura brands, and approximately 20.6 million motorcycles. The United States, China, and Japan are Honda's three largest automotive markets. Honda is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer by annual sales volume.