About CAE Inc. (CAE)
CAE Inc. is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector.
CAE trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$36.02
- Market Cap
- C$11.59B
- 52-Week High
- C$47.65
- 52-Week Low
- C$31.42
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
C$1,000 Invested in CAE Inc. (CAE)
How much would C$1,000 invested in CAE be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in CAE 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) in 2025 would be worth C$915 as of November 2026, representing a -8.5% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CAE 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) in 2023 would be worth C$1,244 as of November 2026, representing a +24.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CAE 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) in 2021 would be worth C$960 as of November 2026, representing a -4.0% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CAE 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) in 2016 would be worth C$2,013 as of November 2026, representing a +101.3% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CAE at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) at IPO would be worth C$15,318 as of November 2026, representing a +1431.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), CAE Inc. (CAE) has averaged a monthly return of +1.23% with a median return of +1.08%. The stock had 210 positive months (55%) and 169 negative months (44%). The best month in CAE's history was November 2001 with a +49.3% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -50.3%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.4%), and August the weakest (-3.0%).
CAE's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +102.5%, and the worst was 2002 at -57.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, CAE Inc. (CAE) has delivered an average annual return of +12.48% with a median return of +9.77%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.76%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (71%) and losses in 9 years (29%).
CAE's best year was 2000 with a +149.28% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -54.59%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CAE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.70% | C$41.74 | C$36.02 |
| 2025 | +14.36% | C$36.50 | C$41.74 |
| 2024 | +27.62% | C$28.60 | C$36.50 |
| 2023 | +9.20% | C$26.19 | C$28.60 |
| 2022 | -17.93% | C$31.91 | C$26.19 |
| 2021 | -9.53% | C$35.27 | C$31.91 |
| 2020 | +2.97% | C$34.25 | C$35.27 |
| 2019 | +38.82% | C$24.67 | C$34.25 |
| 2018 | +9.03% | C$22.63 | C$24.67 |
| 2017 | +26.35% | C$17.91 | C$22.63 |
| 2016 | +24.59% | C$14.38 | C$17.91 |
| 2015 | +3.81% | C$13.85 | C$14.38 |
| 2014 | +13.65% | C$12.19 | C$13.85 |
| 2013 | +36.70% | C$8.91 | C$12.19 |
| 2012 | +3.63% | C$8.60 | C$8.91 |
| 2011 | -12.80% | C$9.86 | C$8.60 |
| 2010 | +33.49% | C$7.39 | C$9.86 |
| 2009 | +9.95% | C$6.72 | C$7.39 |
| 2008 | -36.83% | C$10.64 | C$6.72 |
| 2007 | +24.20% | C$8.57 | C$10.64 |
| 2006 | +26.71% | C$6.76 | C$8.57 |
| 2005 | +69.31% | C$3.99 | C$6.76 |
| 2004 | -11.89% | C$4.53 | C$3.99 |
| 2003 | +16.00% | C$3.91 | C$4.53 |
| 2002 | -54.59% | C$8.60 | C$3.91 |
| 2001 | -4.55% | C$9.01 | C$8.60 |
| 2000 | +149.28% | C$3.62 | C$9.01 |
| 1999 | +23.96% | C$2.92 | C$3.62 |
| 1998 | -26.03% | C$3.94 | C$2.92 |
| 1997 | +9.77% | C$3.59 | C$3.94 |
| 1996 | +1.20% | C$3.55 | C$3.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CAE
What sector is CAE in? ▼
CAE operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
How has CAE performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, CAE has posted gains in 22 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2000 with a +149.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CAE? ▼
You can invest in CAE through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock 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 CAE.
Last updated: 11/1/2026