Shares of Hyundai Motor
₩420,000
▲ 1.45% today
The day's trading ranged from ₩408,000 to ₩421,000.
The 52-week range was ₩212,000 to ₩783,000.
Hyundai Shares Climb 1.5% as Boxier Tucson Refresh Highlights 26% of US Volume
SEOUL, August 20, 2026, 11:05 KST — Hyundai Motor Company stock advanced 1.5% following the debut of a more angular 2027 Tucson, spotlighting a vehicle that accounts for over one-quarter of the automaker’s U.S. sales. Shares were at KRW 420,000 at 10:31 KST.
KRX:005380 · Tucson 2027
Complete redesign for a major volume pillar.
Market data: 20 Aug 2026, 10:31 KST
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Tucson proportion of U.S. sales
25.8%
+0.8pp year on year
Tucson reported 137,326 units sold through July
Hyundai's total units reached 533,048
Consensus analyst price target
₩676,843
61.2% implied upside
Consensus from 31 analysts is Buy
Target range ₩463,129 to ₩900,000
Tucson represents a larger share of the U.S. range
Hyundai totalTucson
The revamped model safeguards growth that outpaces the brand overall. Tucson deliveries in July surged at a rate five times higher than Hyundai’s overall U.S. sales.
Operating outlook for Q2 2026
Revenue₩49.22tn · +1.9%
Operating profit₩2.85tn · -20.8%
Operating margin5.8% · -1.7pp
Global wholesale991,885 · -6.9%
Electrified mix26.9% · record
Yearly management goals
Revenue growth1%–2%
Operating margin6.3%–7.3%
Wholesale volume4.16m vehicles
Q2 margin gap0.5–1.5pp
The 2027 Tucson is required to maintain volume levels without resorting to substantial incentives. This will be the margin benchmark.
Market outlook: bullish sentiment, but less consensus
The consensus target suggests a potential upside of 61.2%, while the number of Strong Buy recommendations dropped from 17 in March to 15 in August.
Risk tracker
Missing launch dataPricing, engines and timing
Profit pressureQ2 operating profit -20.8%
Weak demand for the design, delays in manufacturing, rising costs or larger U.S. subsidies may erode the Tucson’s lead in volume. The unveiling provides a clearer boost to revenue than to profit margins.
Hyundai Shares Down 4.8% as Next Tucson Aims for Model with 24% of U.S. July Sales
Shares of Hyundai Motor Company dropped 4.8% on Wednesday following the unveiling of its new Tucson model. The share decline occurred as South Korea's main Kospi index slid 5.7%, with Hyundai outperforming the broader market loss.
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Investor dashboard · KRX:005380
Hyundai Motor
The Tucson redesign lands with strong demand. The harder question is margin.
₩414,000
▼ 4.8% on Aug. 19
Korea Exchange close · August 19, 2026, 3:30 p.m. KST
Market cap
₩96.51T
At the August 19 close
Trailing P/E
13.29×
Google Finance snapshot
Dividend yield
2.42%
Trailing indicated yield
52-week range
₩212K–783K
Wide volatility band
Tucson demand pulse
U.S. · July 202623.9%
Tucson's share of Hyundai-brand U.S. sales in July.
19,714July Tucson sales
+20%Tucson, year on year
+35%Hyundai hybrid sales
U.S. model momentum
Brand total 82,480 · +4%Q2: record revenue, weaker profit
Preliminary resultsPowertrain mix
Global Q2 wholesaleAugust 19 selloff
Daily closeAnalyst target range
31 analysts · BuyCatalysts
What can workTucson volume is already growing four times faster than the U.S. brand.
A higher hybrid mix can support pricing and fuel-economy compliance.
North American Q2 retail sales rose 4% despite weaker global volume.
Risks
What can breakPowertrain specifications, pricing and U.S. timing are still incomplete.
Q2 operating margin fell 1.7 points to 5.8%.
Raw materials, supplier disruption and incentives can absorb mix gains.
Market data timestamp: August 19, 2026, 3:30 p.m. KST. Financial results are preliminary and company-reported.Sources: Google Finance · Hyundai U.S. sales · Hyundai Q2 · Analyst poll
KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI topped 5,000 points for the first time on Thursday, rising as much as 2.2% to 5,019.54. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the move, while Hyundai Motor traded at a record. “The bullish market trend this time is a fundamentals-driven one based on earnings growth,” said Kim Jae-seung, an analyst at Hyundai Motor Securities.
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2025’s Best Electric Car Revealed – The EV That Dominates in Range, Performance & Value
Electric vehicles in 2025 have shifted from niche to mainstream. The past year saw record EV releases, technological breakthroughs, and a buyer’s market more crowded than ever. Legacy automakers and startups alike are racing to outdo Tesla’s early lead. The result? Consumers now face a dazzling array of electric sedans, SUVs, trucks and even supercars, each vying for the title of “best EV.”
Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: The Ultimate 2025 EV Showdown—Which One Should You Buy?
Electric sedans are back in the spotlight, with Tesla’s Model 3, BYD’s new Seal, and Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 duking it out for supremacy in 2025. The Tesla Model 3 is the established superstar – a former best-seller that just got a major refresh – while BYD’s Seal is the ambitious newcomer from China, and Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 is the stylish, award-winning challenger from Korea. This in-depth comparison will cover everything from specs and performance to range, charging, technology, safety, and pricing. We’ve gathered expert opinions, recent updates, and all the trim details to help you decide which of these EV sedans deserves your driveway.
July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy Shifts
Major advances in generative AI continue to emerge. OpenAI has delayed the release of its first open-weight model – initially expected this summer – to allow for more extensive safety checks. CEO Sam Altman said they “need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas,” noting that “once weights are out, they can’t be pulled back” Techcrunch Techcrunch. This pause comes as anticipation builds for OpenAI’s next flagship GPT-5 model, expected later in the year Techcrunch. Meanwhile, the open-source arena is heating up: China’s startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K2, a one-trillion-parameter model that reportedly outperforms OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 on several coding benchmarks Techcrunch – a sign of rising global competition in AI research.
Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)
Electric vehicle powertrains and platforms saw significant news and trends globally during May and June 2025. This report compiles major product launches, technological innovations in EV components, new platform strategies, business moves, market forecasts, and expert commentary from this period. The focus is on credible sources to provide a comprehensive overview.
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