HMC vs AZO Comparison

Incorporated in 1948, Honda Motor was originally a motorcycle manufacturer. Today, the firm makes automobiles, motorcycles, and power products such as boat engines, generators, and lawnmowers. Including joint ventures, Honda sold 3.4 million light vehicles and 22.1 million motorcycles in fiscal 2026, and consolidated sales were JPY 21.8 trillion. Automobiles constitute 64% of revenue and motorcycles 18%, with the rest split between power products and financial services. Honda also makes robots and private jets.

Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating over $20 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Beyond its primary home market (86% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for roughly two-thirds of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remainder.