Yamaha Motor Obtains New Long-term Issuer Rating of A+ from JCR
May 29, 2026
IWATA, May 29, 2026 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced that it had obtained a new issuer rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR), effective 29 May 2026, as outlined below.
1. Details of the Rating Obtained
For details regarding the definitions and rationale for the above rating, please refer to the news release issued by JCR.
(Reference)
JCR Website https://www.jcr.co.jp/en/
2. Rating Acquisition Date
29 May 2026
3. Reason for Obtaining the Rating
By obtaining ratings from multiple external rating agencies, Yamaha Motor aims to enhance the evaluation of its creditworthiness, while also reducing financing costs and strengthening the stability of its funding base.
1. Details of the Rating Obtained

For details regarding the definitions and rationale for the above rating, please refer to the news release issued by JCR.
(Reference)
JCR Website https://www.jcr.co.jp/en/
2. Rating Acquisition Date
29 May 2026
3. Reason for Obtaining the Rating
By obtaining ratings from multiple external rating agencies, Yamaha Motor aims to enhance the evaluation of its creditworthiness, while also reducing financing costs and strengthening the stability of its funding base.
