About LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS)
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
LXS trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €11.63
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- €22.02
- 52-Week Low
- €11.03
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
€1,000 Invested in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS)
How much would €1,000 invested in LXS be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in LXS 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) in 2025 would be worth €567 as of November 2026, representing a -43.3% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in LXS 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) in 2023 would be worth €546 as of November 2026, representing a -45.4% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in LXS 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) in 2021 would be worth €214 as of November 2026, representing a -78.5% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in LXS 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) in 2016 would be worth €231 as of November 2026, representing a -76.9% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in LXS at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) at IPO would be worth €398 as of November 2026, representing a -60.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (321 months), LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.31% with a median return of -0.04%. The stock had 160 positive months (50%) and 161 negative months (50%). The best month in LXS's history was November 2020 with a +34.8% return, while the worst was January 2005 at -40.5%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.3%), and September the weakest (-4.0%).
LXS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2010 with a cumulative return of +90.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -62.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) has delivered an average annual return of +3.69% with a median return of -14.14%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -4.72%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (46%) and losses in 14 years (54%).
LXS's best year was 2010 with a +127.82% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -57.73%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 6 years. LXS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 8 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 14 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -33.61% | €17.52 | €11.63 |
| 2025 | -24.99% | €23.36 | €17.52 |
| 2024 | -16.56% | €27.99 | €23.36 |
| 2023 | -22.49% | €36.11 | €27.99 |
| 2022 | -28.81% | €50.73 | €36.11 |
| 2021 | -11.72% | €57.46 | €50.73 |
| 2020 | +6.93% | €53.74 | €57.46 |
| 2019 | +51.65% | €35.43 | €53.74 |
| 2018 | -38.65% | €57.75 | €35.43 |
| 2017 | +7.51% | €53.72 | €57.75 |
| 2016 | +48.18% | €36.25 | €53.72 |
| 2015 | +12.09% | €32.34 | €36.25 |
| 2014 | -19.89% | €40.37 | €32.34 |
| 2013 | -25.56% | €54.23 | €40.37 |
| 2012 | +68.17% | €32.25 | €54.23 |
| 2011 | -31.50% | €47.08 | €32.25 |
| 2010 | +127.82% | €20.66 | €47.08 |
| 2009 | +97.73% | €10.45 | €20.66 |
| 2008 | -57.73% | €24.72 | €10.45 |
| 2007 | -20.43% | €31.07 | €24.72 |
| 2006 | +57.57% | €19.72 | €31.07 |
| 2005 | +8.10% | €18.24 | €19.72 |
| 2004 | +7.41% | €16.98 | €18.24 |
| 2003 | +13.55% | €14.96 | €16.98 |
| 2002 | -42.88% | €26.18 | €14.96 |
| 2001 | -35.92% | €40.86 | €26.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LXS
What sector is LXS in? ▼
LXS operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has LXS performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, LXS has posted gains in 12 years (46% of the time). The best year was 2010 with a +127.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LXS? ▼
You can invest in LXS 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 LXS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026