About REA Group Limited (REA)
REA Group Limited is a Internet Content & Information company operating in the Communication Services sector.
REA trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$159.48
- Market Cap
- A$20.87B
- 52-Week High
- A$221.98
- 52-Week Low
- A$131.07
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
A$1,000 Invested in REA Group Limited (REA)
How much would A$1,000 invested in REA be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in REA 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in REA Group Limited (REA) in 2025 would be worth A$762 as of November 2026, representing a -23.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in REA 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in REA Group Limited (REA) in 2023 would be worth A$1,151 as of November 2026, representing a +15.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in REA 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in REA Group Limited (REA) in 2021 would be worth A$1,058 as of November 2026, representing a +5.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in REA 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in REA Group Limited (REA) in 2016 would be worth A$3,517 as of November 2026, representing a +251.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in REA at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in REA Group Limited (REA) at IPO would be worth A$414,360 as of November 2026, representing a +41336.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (323 months), REA Group Limited (REA) has averaged a monthly return of +2.63% with a median return of +2.08%. The stock had 187 positive months (58%) and 131 negative months (41%). The best month in REA's history was December 1999 with a +82.0% return, while the worst was April 2000 at -50.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.6%), and March the weakest (-2.1%).
REA's longest winning streak was 8 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 +111.7%, and the worst was 2000 at -114.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, REA Group Limited (REA) has delivered an average annual return of +36.56% with a median return of +29.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.27%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (74%) and losses in 7 years (26%).
REA's best year was 2009 with a +171.77% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -79.67%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. REA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.52% | A$180.24 | A$159.48 |
| 2025 | -20.61% | A$227.03 | A$180.24 |
| 2024 | +29.99% | A$174.65 | A$227.03 |
| 2023 | +65.36% | A$105.62 | A$174.65 |
| 2022 | -33.06% | A$157.79 | A$105.62 |
| 2021 | +13.63% | A$138.86 | A$157.79 |
| 2020 | +45.18% | A$95.65 | A$138.86 |
| 2019 | +41.83% | A$67.44 | A$95.65 |
| 2018 | -2.24% | A$68.99 | A$67.44 |
| 2017 | +40.83% | A$48.99 | A$68.99 |
| 2016 | +1.73% | A$48.15 | A$48.99 |
| 2015 | +23.39% | A$39.02 | A$48.15 |
| 2014 | +21.58% | A$32.10 | A$39.02 |
| 2013 | +112.63% | A$15.09 | A$32.10 |
| 2012 | +47.26% | A$10.25 | A$15.09 |
| 2011 | +3.49% | A$9.90 | A$10.25 |
| 2010 | +29.54% | A$7.65 | A$9.90 |
| 2009 | +171.77% | A$2.81 | A$7.65 |
| 2008 | -48.57% | A$5.47 | A$2.81 |
| 2007 | +26.13% | A$4.34 | A$5.47 |
| 2006 | +119.22% | A$1.98 | A$4.34 |
| 2005 | +102.36% | A$0.98 | A$1.98 |
| 2004 | +115.71% | A$0.45 | A$0.98 |
| 2003 | +126.45% | A$0.20 | A$0.45 |
| 2002 | +52.94% | A$0.13 | A$0.20 |
| 2001 | -8.11% | A$0.14 | A$0.13 |
| 2000 | -79.67% | A$0.70 | A$0.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions: REA
What sector is REA in? ▼
REA operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Internet Content & Information industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.
How has REA performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, REA has posted gains in 20 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +171.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in REA? ▼
You can invest in REA 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 REA.
Last updated: 11/1/2026