Honda shares rise over 7% as investors shrug off first operating loss in nearly 70 years

In an aerial view, the Honda of San Marcos dealership is seen on March 12, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Shares of Honda Motor rose over 7% on Friday, even after the Japanese automaker posted its first annual operating loss in nearly 70 years. Honda swung to an operating loss of 414.3 billion yen ($2.61 billion) for the fiscal year ending March, compared to an operating profit of 1.2 trillion yen the year prior. …