Who owns Hennessy?
Hennessy is owned by LVMH (France, EPA: MC).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Cognac
- Founded
- 1765
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Brandy & cognac
- Parent ticker
- EPA: MC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hennessy
Hennessy is the largest cognac house in the world, founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer serving in the French army who began shipping brandy home. It accounts for a substantial share of all cognac produced, and its largest markets are the United States and China rather than France.
Ownership timeline of Hennessy
Where Hennessy sits in LVMH
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hennessy?
The parent company of Hennessy is LVMH, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Hennessy French?
Yes. Hennessy originated in France in 1765 and its owner, LVMH, is also headquartered in France.
Is Hennessy still owned by LVMH?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Hennessy is still owned by LVMH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] LVMH Universal Registration Document 2025 — LVMH, Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 18 September 2026.
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