About Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC)
Lynas Rare Earths Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
LYC trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$12.10
- Market Cap
- A$12.18B
- 52-Week High
- A$22.37
- 52-Week Low
- A$10.69
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
A$1,000 Invested in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC)
How much would A$1,000 invested in LYC be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in LYC 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) in 2025 would be worth A$793 as of November 2026, representing a -20.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in LYC 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) in 2023 would be worth A$1,716 as of November 2026, representing a +71.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in LYC 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) in 2021 would be worth A$1,651 as of November 2026, representing a +65.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in LYC 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) in 2016 would be worth A$21,907 as of November 2026, representing a +2090.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in LYC at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) at IPO would be worth A$19,767 as of November 2026, representing a +1876.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (328 months), Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.88% with a median return of -0.06%. The stock had 160 positive months (49%) and 164 negative months (50%). The best month in LYC's history was November 2015 with a +98.3% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -54.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +13.2%), and June the weakest (-3.2%).
LYC's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +204.4%, and the worst was 2014 at -109.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) has delivered an average annual return of +48.97% with a median return of -8.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.24%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (44%) and losses in 15 years (56%).
LYC's best year was 2003 with a +291.67% gain, while the worst was 2014 at -76.95%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. LYC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 13 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.73% | A$12.44 | A$12.10 |
| 2025 | +93.47% | A$6.43 | A$12.44 |
| 2024 | -10.20% | A$7.16 | A$6.43 |
| 2023 | -8.79% | A$7.85 | A$7.16 |
| 2022 | -22.81% | A$10.17 | A$7.85 |
| 2021 | +155.53% | A$3.98 | A$10.17 |
| 2020 | +73.18% | A$2.30 | A$3.98 |
| 2019 | +47.00% | A$1.56 | A$2.30 |
| 2018 | -27.29% | A$2.15 | A$1.56 |
| 2017 | +198.63% | A$0.72 | A$2.15 |
| 2016 | -26.26% | A$0.98 | A$0.72 |
| 2015 | +45.59% | A$0.67 | A$0.98 |
| 2014 | -76.95% | A$2.91 | A$0.67 |
| 2013 | -48.70% | A$5.67 | A$2.91 |
| 2012 | -44.98% | A$10.31 | A$5.67 |
| 2011 | -49.27% | A$20.32 | A$10.31 |
| 2010 | +274.55% | A$5.42 | A$20.32 |
| 2009 | +245.24% | A$1.57 | A$5.42 |
| 2008 | -71.43% | A$5.50 | A$1.57 |
| 2007 | +75.00% | A$3.14 | A$5.50 |
| 2006 | +273.33% | A$0.84 | A$3.14 |
| 2005 | -48.28% | A$1.63 | A$0.84 |
| 2004 | -38.30% | A$2.64 | A$1.63 |
| 2003 | +291.67% | A$0.67 | A$2.64 |
| 2002 | -53.85% | A$1.46 | A$0.67 |
| 2001 | +90.67% | A$0.77 | A$1.46 |
| 2000 | -11.76% | A$0.87 | A$0.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LYC
What sector is LYC in? ▼
LYC operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has LYC performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, LYC has posted gains in 12 years (44% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +291.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LYC? ▼
You can invest in LYC 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 LYC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026