About Iluka Resources Limited (ILU)
Iluka Resources Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
ILU trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$5.80
- Market Cap
- A$2.50B
- 52-Week High
- A$8.69
- 52-Week Low
- A$4.92
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
A$1,000 Invested in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU)
How much would A$1,000 invested in ILU be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in ILU 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) in 2025 would be worth A$846 as of November 2026, representing a -15.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ILU 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) in 2023 would be worth A$828 as of November 2026, representing a -17.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ILU 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) in 2021 would be worth A$710 as of November 2026, representing a -29.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ILU 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) in 2016 would be worth A$2,716 as of November 2026, representing a +171.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in ILU at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) at IPO would be worth A$21,796 as of November 2026, representing a +2079.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) has averaged a monthly return of +1.20% with a median return of +0.50%. The stock had 244 positive months (52%) and 207 negative months (45%). The best month in ILU's history was March 2008 with a +45.2% return, while the worst was January 1999 at -52.4%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and October the weakest (-1.3%).
ILU's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2010 with a cumulative return of +102.0%, and the worst was 1990 at -63.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Iluka Resources Limited (ILU) has delivered an average annual return of +12.78% with a median return of +9.75%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.02%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (66%) and losses in 13 years (34%).
ILU's best year was 2010 with a +155.31% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -51.52%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ILU achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.07% | A$5.74 | A$5.80 |
| 2025 | +16.09% | A$4.94 | A$5.74 |
| 2024 | -22.54% | A$6.38 | A$4.94 |
| 2023 | -29.20% | A$9.01 | A$6.38 |
| 2022 | +2.69% | A$8.78 | A$9.01 |
| 2021 | +58.07% | A$5.55 | A$8.78 |
| 2020 | +40.10% | A$3.96 | A$5.55 |
| 2019 | +29.41% | A$3.06 | A$3.96 |
| 2018 | -19.63% | A$3.81 | A$3.06 |
| 2017 | +41.71% | A$2.69 | A$3.81 |
| 2016 | +26.11% | A$2.13 | A$2.69 |
| 2015 | +8.18% | A$1.97 | A$2.13 |
| 2014 | -29.47% | A$2.79 | A$1.97 |
| 2013 | -1.49% | A$2.84 | A$2.79 |
| 2012 | -34.14% | A$4.31 | A$2.84 |
| 2011 | +76.67% | A$2.44 | A$4.31 |
| 2010 | +155.31% | A$0.96 | A$2.44 |
| 2009 | -22.84% | A$1.24 | A$0.96 |
| 2008 | +13.37% | A$1.09 | A$1.24 |
| 2007 | -25.30% | A$1.46 | A$1.09 |
| 2006 | -9.80% | A$1.62 | A$1.46 |
| 2005 | +33.18% | A$1.22 | A$1.62 |
| 2004 | +54.43% | A$0.79 | A$1.22 |
| 2003 | +10.51% | A$0.71 | A$0.79 |
| 2002 | +14.00% | A$0.63 | A$0.71 |
| 2001 | +20.79% | A$0.52 | A$0.63 |
| 2000 | +14.66% | A$0.45 | A$0.52 |
| 1999 | -44.88% | A$0.82 | A$0.45 |
| 1998 | +15.65% | A$0.71 | A$0.82 |
| 1997 | -6.10% | A$0.75 | A$0.71 |
| 1996 | +8.99% | A$0.69 | A$0.75 |
| 1995 | -2.32% | A$0.71 | A$0.69 |
| 1994 | +40.35% | A$0.50 | A$0.71 |
| 1993 | +61.93% | A$0.31 | A$0.50 |
| 1992 | +4.76% | A$0.30 | A$0.31 |
| 1991 | +5.00% | A$0.28 | A$0.30 |
| 1990 | -51.52% | A$0.58 | A$0.28 |
| 1989 | +32.00% | A$0.44 | A$0.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ILU
What sector is ILU in? ▼
ILU operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has ILU performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, ILU has posted gains in 25 years (66% of the time). The best year was 2010 with a +155.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ILU? ▼
You can invest in ILU 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 ILU.
Last updated: 11/1/2026