About Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW)
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft is a Auto Manufacturers company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
BMW trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €57.80
- Market Cap
- €34.60B
- 52-Week High
- €97.92
- 52-Week Low
- €51.98
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Manufacturers
€1,000 Invested in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW)
How much would €1,000 invested in BMW be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in BMW 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) in 2025 would be worth €757 as of November 2026, representing a -24.3% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BMW 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) in 2023 would be worth €782 as of November 2026, representing a -21.9% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BMW 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) in 2021 would be worth €916 as of November 2026, representing a -8.3% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BMW 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) in 2016 would be worth €1,246 as of November 2026, representing a +24.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BMW at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) at IPO would be worth €7,177 as of November 2026, representing a +617.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (359 months), Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) has averaged a monthly return of +0.94% with a median return of +0.59%. The stock had 192 positive months (53%) and 166 negative months (46%). The best month in BMW's history was February 1998 with a +26.5% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -26.3%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and August the weakest (-3.7%).
BMW's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2010 with a cumulative return of +67.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -55.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) has delivered an average annual return of +9.69% with a median return of +10.38%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.55%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (67%) and losses in 10 years (33%).
BMW's best year was 2010 with a +86.47% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -47.50%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BMW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -34.36% | €88.06 | €57.80 |
| 2025 | +24.43% | €70.77 | €88.06 |
| 2024 | -16.78% | €85.04 | €70.77 |
| 2023 | +31.15% | €64.84 | €85.04 |
| 2022 | +1.37% | €63.96 | €64.84 |
| 2021 | +25.33% | €51.04 | €63.96 |
| 2020 | +4.29% | €48.93 | €51.04 |
| 2019 | +8.91% | €44.93 | €48.93 |
| 2018 | -14.93% | €52.82 | €44.93 |
| 2017 | +1.79% | €51.89 | €52.82 |
| 2016 | -5.08% | €54.67 | €51.89 |
| 2015 | +11.85% | €48.88 | €54.67 |
| 2014 | +8.54% | €45.03 | €48.88 |
| 2013 | +20.98% | €37.22 | €45.03 |
| 2012 | +45.95% | €25.50 | €37.22 |
| 2011 | -10.20% | €28.40 | €25.50 |
| 2010 | +86.47% | €15.23 | €28.40 |
| 2009 | +48.96% | €10.22 | €15.23 |
| 2008 | -47.50% | €19.47 | €10.22 |
| 2007 | -1.30% | €19.73 | €19.47 |
| 2006 | +19.30% | €16.54 | €19.73 |
| 2005 | +13.66% | €14.55 | €16.54 |
| 2004 | -8.13% | €15.84 | €14.55 |
| 2003 | +29.37% | €12.24 | €15.84 |
| 2002 | -25.31% | €16.39 | €12.24 |
| 2001 | +13.48% | €14.44 | €16.39 |
| 2000 | +13.94% | €12.68 | €14.44 |
| 1999 | +25.21% | €10.12 | €12.68 |
| 1998 | -6.05% | €10.78 | €10.12 |
| 1997 | +25.23% | €8.61 | €10.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BMW
What sector is BMW in? ▼
BMW operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Manufacturers industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has BMW performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, BMW has posted gains in 20 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2010 with a +86.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BMW? ▼
You can invest in BMW through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. 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 BMW.
Last updated: 11/1/2026