About Power Corporation of Canada (POW)
Power Corporation of Canada is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.
POW trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$96.60
- Market Cap
- C$60.64B
- 52-Week High
- C$98.49
- 52-Week Low
- C$62.50
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
C$1,000 Invested in Power Corporation of Canada (POW)
How much would C$1,000 invested in POW be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in POW 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Power Corporation of Canada (POW) in 2025 would be worth C$1,520 as of November 2026, representing a +52.0% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in POW 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Power Corporation of Canada (POW) in 2023 would be worth C$3,314 as of November 2026, representing a +231.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in POW 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Power Corporation of Canada (POW) in 2021 would be worth C$3,014 as of November 2026, representing a +201.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in POW 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Power Corporation of Canada (POW) in 2016 would be worth C$5,739 as of November 2026, representing a +473.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in POW at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Power Corporation of Canada (POW) at IPO would be worth C$72,328 as of November 2026, representing a +7132.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Power Corporation of Canada (POW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.30% with a median return of +1.06%. The stock had 216 positive months (57%) and 164 negative months (43%). The best month in POW's history was April 2000 with a +25.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -22.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and January the weakest (-0.6%).
POW's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +68.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -50.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Power Corporation of Canada (POW) has delivered an average annual return of +17.60% with a median return of +14.15%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.12%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (71%) and losses in 9 years (29%).
POW's best year was 1997 with a +90.41% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -41.88%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. POW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +35.78% | C$71.14 | C$96.60 |
| 2025 | +69.74% | C$41.92 | C$71.14 |
| 2024 | +25.05% | C$33.52 | C$41.92 |
| 2023 | +26.19% | C$26.56 | C$33.52 |
| 2022 | -19.21% | C$32.88 | C$26.56 |
| 2021 | +49.93% | C$21.93 | C$32.88 |
| 2020 | -4.91% | C$23.06 | C$21.93 |
| 2019 | +43.97% | C$16.02 | C$23.06 |
| 2018 | -20.10% | C$20.04 | C$16.02 |
| 2017 | +12.78% | C$17.77 | C$20.04 |
| 2016 | +8.71% | C$16.35 | C$17.77 |
| 2015 | -5.21% | C$17.25 | C$16.35 |
| 2014 | +3.20% | C$16.71 | C$17.25 |
| 2013 | +31.01% | C$12.76 | C$16.71 |
| 2012 | +11.80% | C$11.41 | C$12.76 |
| 2011 | -10.72% | C$12.78 | C$11.41 |
| 2010 | -1.28% | C$12.95 | C$12.78 |
| 2009 | +36.60% | C$9.48 | C$12.95 |
| 2008 | -41.88% | C$16.31 | C$9.48 |
| 2007 | +16.35% | C$14.01 | C$16.31 |
| 2006 | +14.15% | C$12.28 | C$14.01 |
| 2005 | +4.27% | C$11.77 | C$12.28 |
| 2004 | +30.71% | C$9.01 | C$11.77 |
| 2003 | +37.49% | C$6.55 | C$9.01 |
| 2002 | -5.70% | C$6.95 | C$6.55 |
| 2001 | +7.26% | C$6.48 | C$6.95 |
| 2000 | +52.54% | C$4.25 | C$6.48 |
| 1999 | -24.46% | C$5.62 | C$4.25 |
| 1998 | +31.58% | C$4.27 | C$5.62 |
| 1997 | +90.41% | C$2.24 | C$4.27 |
| 1996 | +39.50% | C$1.61 | C$2.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions: POW
What sector is POW in? ▼
POW operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has POW performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, POW has posted gains in 22 years (71% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +90.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in POW? ▼
You can invest in POW 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 POW.
Last updated: 11/1/2026