About Qantas Airways Limited (QAN)
Qantas Airways Limited is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
QAN trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$8.79
- Market Cap
- A$13.30B
- 52-Week High
- A$11.09
- 52-Week Low
- A$8.04
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
A$1,000 Invested in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN)
How much would A$1,000 invested in QAN be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in QAN 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) in 2025 would be worth A$902 as of November 2026, representing a -9.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QAN 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) in 2023 would be worth A$1,972 as of November 2026, representing a +97.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QAN 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) in 2021 would be worth A$1,810 as of November 2026, representing a +81.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QAN 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) in 2016 would be worth A$3,505 as of November 2026, representing a +250.5% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QAN at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) at IPO would be worth A$11,765 as of November 2026, representing a +1076.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (375 months), Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.10% with a median return of +0.92%. The stock had 201 positive months (54%) and 171 negative months (46%). The best month in QAN's history was May 2001 with a +32.0% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -41.6%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and June the weakest (-3.1%).
QAN's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2014 with a cumulative return of +87.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -55.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) has delivered an average annual return of +12.83% with a median return of +10.81%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.08%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (68%) and losses in 10 years (32%).
QAN's best year was 2014 with a +119.18% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -47.28%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. QAN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.36% | A$9.92 | A$8.79 |
| 2025 | +21.79% | A$8.14 | A$9.92 |
| 2024 | +67.04% | A$4.87 | A$8.14 |
| 2023 | -10.65% | A$5.46 | A$4.87 |
| 2022 | +19.96% | A$4.55 | A$5.46 |
| 2021 | +3.30% | A$4.40 | A$4.55 |
| 2020 | -31.79% | A$6.45 | A$4.40 |
| 2019 | +28.19% | A$5.03 | A$6.45 |
| 2018 | +18.12% | A$4.26 | A$5.03 |
| 2017 | +56.17% | A$2.73 | A$4.26 |
| 2016 | -16.87% | A$3.28 | A$2.73 |
| 2015 | +60.02% | A$2.05 | A$3.28 |
| 2014 | +119.18% | A$0.94 | A$2.05 |
| 2013 | -26.51% | A$1.27 | A$0.94 |
| 2012 | +2.05% | A$1.25 | A$1.27 |
| 2011 | -42.52% | A$2.17 | A$1.25 |
| 2010 | -15.05% | A$2.56 | A$2.17 |
| 2009 | +18.22% | A$2.16 | A$2.56 |
| 2008 | -47.28% | A$4.10 | A$2.16 |
| 2007 | +10.19% | A$3.72 | A$4.10 |
| 2006 | +37.07% | A$2.72 | A$3.72 |
| 2005 | +15.41% | A$2.35 | A$2.72 |
| 2004 | +18.32% | A$1.99 | A$2.35 |
| 2003 | -9.41% | A$2.20 | A$1.99 |
| 2002 | +9.18% | A$2.01 | A$2.20 |
| 2001 | +10.81% | A$1.81 | A$2.01 |
| 2000 | +9.58% | A$1.66 | A$1.81 |
| 1999 | +18.99% | A$1.39 | A$1.66 |
| 1998 | +29.21% | A$1.08 | A$1.39 |
| 1997 | +36.33% | A$0.79 | A$1.08 |
| 1996 | -0.09% | A$0.79 | A$0.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions: QAN
What sector is QAN in? ▼
QAN operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has QAN performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, QAN has posted gains in 21 years (68% of the time). The best year was 2014 with a +119.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in QAN? ▼
You can invest in QAN 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 QAN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026