About Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
CBA trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$166.72
- Market Cap
- A$278.73B
- 52-Week High
- A$185.59
- 52-Week Low
- A$146.98
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
A$1,000 Invested in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
How much would A$1,000 invested in CBA be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in CBA 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in 2025 would be worth A$1,001 as of November 2026, representing a +0.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CBA 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in 2023 would be worth A$1,900 as of November 2026, representing a +90.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CBA 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in 2021 would be worth A$1,905 as of November 2026, representing a +90.5% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CBA 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in 2016 would be worth A$3,454 as of November 2026, representing a +245.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CBA at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) at IPO would be worth A$159,948 as of November 2026, representing a +15894.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 35+ years (421 months), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has averaged a monthly return of +1.38% with a median return of +1.63%. The stock had 262 positive months (62%) and 157 negative months (37%). The best month in CBA's history was February 2026 with a +18.5% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -24.4%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and May the weakest (-0.3%).
CBA's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +75.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -59.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 35 years of trading history, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has delivered an average annual return of +17.99% with a median return of +15.64%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.11%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (83%) and losses in 6 years (17%).
CBA's best year was 2009 with a +101.81% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -48.06%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. CBA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 20 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.00% | A$155.82 | A$166.72 |
| 2025 | +7.89% | A$144.43 | A$155.82 |
| 2024 | +42.19% | A$101.58 | A$144.43 |
| 2023 | +13.91% | A$89.17 | A$101.58 |
| 2022 | +5.59% | A$84.45 | A$89.17 |
| 2021 | +27.66% | A$66.15 | A$84.45 |
| 2020 | +6.58% | A$62.07 | A$66.15 |
| 2019 | +16.87% | A$53.11 | A$62.07 |
| 2018 | -4.56% | A$55.65 | A$53.11 |
| 2017 | +2.71% | A$54.19 | A$55.65 |
| 2016 | +1.97% | A$53.14 | A$54.19 |
| 2015 | +5.45% | A$50.39 | A$53.14 |
| 2014 | +15.91% | A$43.47 | A$50.39 |
| 2013 | +31.86% | A$32.97 | A$43.47 |
| 2012 | +34.53% | A$24.51 | A$32.97 |
| 2011 | +3.33% | A$23.72 | A$24.51 |
| 2010 | -2.03% | A$24.21 | A$23.72 |
| 2009 | +101.81% | A$12.00 | A$24.21 |
| 2008 | -48.06% | A$23.10 | A$12.00 |
| 2007 | +25.55% | A$18.40 | A$23.10 |
| 2006 | +21.73% | A$15.11 | A$18.40 |
| 2005 | +40.45% | A$10.76 | A$15.11 |
| 2004 | +15.64% | A$9.30 | A$10.76 |
| 2003 | +15.46% | A$8.06 | A$9.30 |
| 2002 | -5.52% | A$8.53 | A$8.06 |
| 2001 | +1.42% | A$8.41 | A$8.53 |
| 2000 | +23.61% | A$6.80 | A$8.41 |
| 1999 | +18.80% | A$5.73 | A$6.80 |
| 1998 | +38.85% | A$4.12 | A$5.73 |
| 1997 | +56.89% | A$2.63 | A$4.12 |
| 1996 | +20.39% | A$2.18 | A$2.63 |
| 1995 | +48.64% | A$1.47 | A$2.18 |
| 1994 | -10.31% | A$1.64 | A$1.47 |
| 1993 | +65.53% | A$0.99 | A$1.64 |
| 1992 | -18.08% | A$1.21 | A$0.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CBA
What sector is CBA in? ▼
CBA operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has CBA performed historically? ▼
Over 35 years of trading history, CBA has posted gains in 29 years (83% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +101.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CBA? ▼
You can invest in CBA through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CBA.
Last updated: 11/1/2026