Harvey Norman Holdings Limited

HVN · Consumer Cyclical

About Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN)

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited is a Specialty Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

HVN trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$4.13
Market Cap
A$5.15B
52-Week High
A$7.70
52-Week Low
A$3.93
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail

A$1,000 Invested in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN)

1 Year
A$608
+-39%
3 Years
A$1,307
+31%
5 Years
A$1,117
+12%
10 Years
A$1,614
+61%
Since IPO
A$536,754
+53575%

How much would A$1,000 invested in HVN be worth today?

What would A$1,000 invested in HVN 1 year ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) in 2025 would be worth A$608 as of November 2026, representing a -39.2% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in HVN 3 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) in 2023 would be worth A$1,307 as of November 2026, representing a +30.6% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in HVN 5 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) in 2021 would be worth A$1,117 as of November 2026, representing a +11.7% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in HVN 10 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) in 2016 would be worth A$1,614 as of November 2026, representing a +61.4% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in HVN at IPO be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) at IPO would be worth A$536,754 as of November 2026, representing a +53575.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.68%
Positive Months
273
59% of 465
Negative Months
180
39% of 465
Data Period
38+ years
465 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2009 (+34.6%)
Best month on avg: July (+3.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-20.5%)
Worst month on avg: May (-0.3%)

Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.68% with a median return of +1.61%. The stock had 273 positive months (59%) and 180 negative months (39%). The best month in HVN's history was March 2009 with a +34.6% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -20.5%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and May the weakest (-0.3%).

HVN's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +91.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -75.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 38 years of trading history, Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) has delivered an average annual return of +23.86% with a median return of +16.52%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.18%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (71%) and losses in 11 years (29%).

HVN's best year was 1991 with a +132.57% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -59.26%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. HVN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+23.86%
Best Year
1991 (+132.57%)
Worst Year
2008 (-59.26%)
Positive Years
27/38
Year Return Start End
2026 -36.69% A$6.52 A$4.13
2025 +55.16% A$4.20 A$6.52
2024 +16.23% A$3.62 A$4.20
2023 +8.59% A$3.33 A$3.62
2022 -9.55% A$3.68 A$3.33
2021 +12.31% A$3.28 A$3.68
2020 +21.78% A$2.69 A$3.28
2019 +42.90% A$1.88 A$2.69
2018 -16.27% A$2.25 A$1.88
2017 -13.60% A$2.60 A$2.25
2016 +30.93% A$1.99 A$2.60
2015 +30.49% A$1.52 A$1.99
2014 +16.80% A$1.31 A$1.52
2013 +71.43% A$0.76 A$1.31
2012 +8.46% A$0.70 A$0.76
2011 -34.57% A$1.07 A$0.70
2010 -27.49% A$1.48 A$1.07
2009 +64.71% A$0.90 A$1.48
2008 -59.26% A$2.20 A$0.90
2007 +82.36% A$1.21 A$2.20
2006 +32.94% A$0.91 A$1.21
2005 -5.00% A$0.96 A$0.91
2004 +8.42% A$0.88 A$0.96
2003 +15.60% A$0.76 A$0.88
2002 -34.06% A$1.16 A$0.76
2001 +5.10% A$1.10 A$1.16
2000 +36.34% A$0.81 A$1.10
1999 +21.05% A$0.67 A$0.81
1998 +124.12% A$0.30 A$0.67
1997 +76.08% A$0.17 A$0.30
1996 -14.86% A$0.20 A$0.17
1995 +57.93% A$0.13 A$0.20
1994 +41.22% A$0.09 A$0.13
1993 +117.54% A$0.04 A$0.09
1992 +15.30% A$0.04 A$0.04
1991 +132.57% A$0.02 A$0.04
1990 -17.24% A$0.02 A$0.02
1989 +28.84% A$0.01 A$0.02

Frequently Asked Questions: HVN

What sector is HVN in? ▼

HVN operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Specialty Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has HVN performed historically? ▼

Over 38 years of trading history, HVN has posted gains in 27 years (71% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +132.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in HVN? ▼

You can invest in HVN 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 HVN.

Last updated: 11/1/2026