About Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL)
Sonic Healthcare Limited is a Diagnostics & Research company operating in the Healthcare sector.
SHL trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$19.57
- Market Cap
- A$9.67B
- 52-Week High
- A$24.27
- 52-Week Low
- A$18.11
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Diagnostics & Research
A$1,000 Invested in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL)
How much would A$1,000 invested in SHL be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in SHL 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) in 2025 would be worth A$974 as of November 2026, representing a -2.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SHL 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) in 2023 would be worth A$777 as of November 2026, representing a -22.3% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SHL 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) in 2021 would be worth A$594 as of November 2026, representing a -40.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SHL 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) in 2016 would be worth A$1,350 as of November 2026, representing a +35.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SHL at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) at IPO would be worth A$248,695 as of November 2026, representing a +24769.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.85% with a median return of +1.07%. The stock had 252 positive months (54%) and 183 negative months (39%). The best month in SHL's history was March 1993 with a +133.3% return, while the worst was June 1990 at -50.0%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.7%), and October the weakest (0.1%).
SHL's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +207.3%, and the worst was 1990 at -74.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL) has delivered an average annual return of +28.17% with a median return of +12.34%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.22%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (68%) and losses in 12 years (32%).
SHL's best year was 1993 with a +320.00% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -66.67%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SHL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8.84% | A$21.47 | A$19.57 |
| 2025 | -12.62% | A$24.57 | A$21.47 |
| 2024 | -12.60% | A$28.11 | A$24.57 |
| 2023 | +10.53% | A$25.43 | A$28.11 |
| 2022 | -33.75% | A$38.39 | A$25.43 |
| 2021 | +48.62% | A$25.83 | A$38.39 |
| 2020 | +14.93% | A$22.48 | A$25.83 |
| 2019 | +34.14% | A$16.76 | A$22.48 |
| 2018 | -0.08% | A$16.77 | A$16.76 |
| 2017 | +10.78% | A$15.14 | A$16.77 |
| 2016 | +24.17% | A$12.19 | A$15.14 |
| 2015 | +0.06% | A$12.18 | A$12.19 |
| 2014 | +15.93% | A$10.51 | A$12.18 |
| 2013 | +29.79% | A$8.10 | A$10.51 |
| 2012 | +23.81% | A$6.54 | A$8.10 |
| 2011 | +2.34% | A$6.39 | A$6.54 |
| 2010 | -20.77% | A$8.07 | A$6.39 |
| 2009 | +10.36% | A$7.31 | A$8.07 |
| 2008 | -9.65% | A$8.09 | A$7.31 |
| 2007 | +16.07% | A$6.97 | A$8.09 |
| 2006 | +3.72% | A$6.72 | A$6.97 |
| 2005 | +24.72% | A$5.39 | A$6.72 |
| 2004 | +80.07% | A$2.99 | A$5.39 |
| 2003 | +11.26% | A$2.69 | A$2.99 |
| 2002 | -15.49% | A$3.18 | A$2.69 |
| 2001 | -6.71% | A$3.41 | A$3.18 |
| 2000 | +25.23% | A$2.72 | A$3.41 |
| 1999 | +188.92% | A$0.94 | A$2.72 |
| 1998 | +61.31% | A$0.58 | A$0.94 |
| 1997 | +13.42% | A$0.52 | A$0.58 |
| 1996 | +123.49% | A$0.23 | A$0.52 |
| 1995 | +28.85% | A$0.18 | A$0.23 |
| 1994 | -6.17% | A$0.19 | A$0.18 |
| 1993 | +320.00% | A$0.05 | A$0.19 |
| 1992 | +50.00% | A$0.03 | A$0.05 |
| 1991 | +150.00% | A$0.01 | A$0.03 |
| 1990 | -66.67% | A$0.04 | A$0.01 |
| 1989 | -58.62% | A$0.09 | A$0.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SHL
What sector is SHL in? ▼
SHL operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Diagnostics & Research industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has SHL performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, SHL has posted gains in 26 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +320.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SHL? ▼
You can invest in SHL 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 SHL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026