About GSK plc (GSK)
GSK plc is a Drug Manufacturers - General company operating in the Healthcare sector.
GSK trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £1,855.00
- Market Cap
- £74.33B
- 52-Week High
- £2,282.00
- 52-Week Low
- £1,690.00
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
£1,000 Invested in GSK plc (GSK)
How much would £1,000 invested in GSK be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in GSK 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in GSK plc (GSK) in 2025 would be worth £1,056 as of November 2026, representing a +5.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GSK 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in GSK plc (GSK) in 2023 would be worth £1,322 as of November 2026, representing a +32.2% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GSK 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in GSK plc (GSK) in 2021 would be worth £1,175 as of November 2026, representing a +17.5% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GSK 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in GSK plc (GSK) in 2016 would be worth £1,157 as of November 2026, representing a +15.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GSK at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in GSK plc (GSK) at IPO would be worth £7,557 as of November 2026, representing a +655.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (459 months), GSK plc (GSK) has averaged a monthly return of +0.61% with a median return of +0.60%. The stock had 253 positive months (55%) and 206 negative months (45%). The best month in GSK's history was March 2000 with a +18.3% return, while the worst was August 2022 at -20.1%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.0%), and January the weakest (-0.8%).
GSK's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +73.6%, and the worst was 2002 at -34.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, GSK plc (GSK) has delivered an average annual return of +7.67% with a median return of +1.31%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.26%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (55%) and losses in 17 years (45%).
GSK's best year was 1991 with a +101.18% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -30.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. GSK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.70% | £1,824.02 | £1,855.00 |
| 2025 | +35.56% | £1,345.57 | £1,824.02 |
| 2024 | -7.12% | £1,448.65 | £1,345.57 |
| 2023 | +0.92% | £1,435.50 | £1,448.65 |
| 2022 | -11.13% | £1,615.25 | £1,435.50 |
| 2021 | +19.80% | £1,348.28 | £1,615.25 |
| 2020 | -24.52% | £1,786.23 | £1,348.28 |
| 2019 | +19.37% | £1,496.35 | £1,786.23 |
| 2018 | +12.83% | £1,326.17 | £1,496.35 |
| 2017 | -15.28% | £1,565.32 | £1,326.17 |
| 2016 | +13.86% | £1,374.79 | £1,565.32 |
| 2015 | -0.14% | £1,376.75 | £1,374.79 |
| 2014 | -14.55% | £1,611.23 | £1,376.75 |
| 2013 | +20.79% | £1,333.90 | £1,611.23 |
| 2012 | -9.21% | £1,469.21 | £1,333.90 |
| 2011 | +18.75% | £1,237.18 | £1,469.21 |
| 2010 | -5.96% | £1,315.62 | £1,237.18 |
| 2009 | +2.79% | £1,279.91 | £1,315.62 |
| 2008 | +0.49% | £1,273.63 | £1,279.91 |
| 2007 | -4.79% | £1,337.73 | £1,273.63 |
| 2006 | -8.47% | £1,461.49 | £1,337.73 |
| 2005 | +20.26% | £1,215.23 | £1,461.49 |
| 2004 | -4.48% | £1,272.23 | £1,215.23 |
| 2003 | +7.43% | £1,184.25 | £1,272.23 |
| 2002 | -30.80% | £1,711.23 | £1,184.25 |
| 2001 | -8.82% | £1,876.75 | £1,711.23 |
| 2000 | +8.05% | £1,737.00 | £1,876.75 |
| 1999 | -15.36% | £2,052.12 | £1,737.00 |
| 1998 | +43.65% | £1,428.59 | £2,052.12 |
| 1997 | +51.95% | £940.16 | £1,428.59 |
| 1996 | +3.65% | £907.03 | £940.16 |
| 1995 | +38.29% | £655.90 | £907.03 |
| 1994 | -8.64% | £717.93 | £655.90 |
| 1993 | -8.54% | £784.94 | £717.93 |
| 1992 | -7.03% | £844.33 | £784.94 |
| 1991 | +101.18% | £419.69 | £844.33 |
| 1990 | +8.03% | £388.51 | £419.69 |
| 1989 | +47.00% | £264.29 | £388.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GSK
What sector is GSK in? ▼
GSK operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has GSK performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, GSK has posted gains in 21 years (55% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +101.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GSK? ▼
You can invest in GSK through any brokerage account that offers access to the London 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 GSK.
Last updated: 11/1/2026