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HyWhat does Hyundai own?

Hyundai has no controlling parent company as of 2026. Hyundai controls Genesis. It also holds minority stakes in Kia (34%).

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Ownership timeline

1960197019801990200020102020→ KiaKia 51%, 1998–2000Kia 34%, 2000–today34%→ GenesisGenesis 100%, 2015–today100%

← rows are shareholders in Hyundai. → rows are stakes Hyundai held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.

Every stake, year by year

YearsStakeWho
1998–200051%Holds Kia
After Kia's collapse · view 1998 on map
2000–today34%Holds Kia · view 2000 on map
2015–today100%Holds Genesis · view 2015 on map

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Quick answers

Who owns Hyundai?
Hyundai has no controlling parent company as of 2026.
When was Hyundai founded?
Hyundai dates back to 1967. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
What does Hyundai own?
Hyundai controls Genesis. It also holds minority stakes in Kia (34%).

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