About Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT)
Johnson Matthey Plc is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
JMAT trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £2,388.00
- Market Cap
- £2.97B
- 52-Week High
- £3,245.33
- 52-Week Low
- £2,192.00
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
£1,000 Invested in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT)
How much would £1,000 invested in JMAT be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in JMAT 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) in 2025 would be worth £853 as of November 2026, representing a -14.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in JMAT 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) in 2023 would be worth £1,171 as of November 2026, representing a +17.1% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in JMAT 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) in 2021 would be worth £659 as of November 2026, representing a -34.1% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in JMAT 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) in 2016 would be worth £542 as of November 2026, representing a -45.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in JMAT at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) at IPO would be worth £5,707 as of November 2026, representing a +470.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (459 months), Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) has averaged a monthly return of +0.67% with a median return of +0.52%. The stock had 241 positive months (53%) and 211 negative months (46%). The best month in JMAT's history was May 2025 with a +33.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -31.0%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.7%), and August the weakest (-1.7%).
JMAT's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +59.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -42.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) has delivered an average annual return of +7.64% with a median return of +1.04%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.34%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (55%) and losses in 17 years (45%).
JMAT's best year was 1999 with a +70.21% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -41.77%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. JMAT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.84% | £2,837.33 | £2,388.00 |
| 2025 | +59.17% | £1,782.54 | £2,837.33 |
| 2024 | -21.02% | £2,257.03 | £1,782.54 |
| 2023 | -20.16% | £2,826.85 | £2,257.03 |
| 2022 | +4.00% | £2,718.21 | £2,826.85 |
| 2021 | -15.61% | £3,220.88 | £2,718.21 |
| 2020 | -19.04% | £3,978.35 | £3,220.88 |
| 2019 | +7.07% | £3,715.71 | £3,978.35 |
| 2018 | -8.95% | £4,081.16 | £3,715.71 |
| 2017 | -3.34% | £4,222.09 | £4,081.16 |
| 2016 | +13.14% | £3,731.73 | £4,222.09 |
| 2015 | -21.77% | £4,770.32 | £3,731.73 |
| 2014 | +3.59% | £4,605.13 | £4,770.32 |
| 2013 | +38.08% | £3,335.21 | £4,605.13 |
| 2012 | +23.62% | £2,697.87 | £3,335.21 |
| 2011 | -9.89% | £2,993.88 | £2,697.87 |
| 2010 | +33.15% | £2,248.46 | £2,993.88 |
| 2009 | +39.86% | £1,607.66 | £2,248.46 |
| 2008 | -41.77% | £2,760.94 | £1,607.66 |
| 2007 | +33.53% | £2,067.72 | £2,760.94 |
| 2006 | -0.19% | £2,071.64 | £2,067.72 |
| 2005 | +42.95% | £1,449.19 | £2,071.64 |
| 2004 | +0.74% | £1,438.51 | £1,449.19 |
| 2003 | +22.66% | £1,172.77 | £1,438.51 |
| 2002 | -16.12% | £1,398.20 | £1,172.77 |
| 2001 | -9.55% | £1,545.87 | £1,398.20 |
| 2000 | +52.93% | £1,010.83 | £1,545.87 |
| 1999 | +70.21% | £593.86 | £1,010.83 |
| 1998 | -25.09% | £792.75 | £593.86 |
| 1997 | -1.52% | £804.96 | £792.75 |
| 1996 | +5.19% | £765.25 | £804.96 |
| 1995 | +0.28% | £763.11 | £765.25 |
| 1994 | +1.33% | £753.13 | £763.11 |
| 1993 | +3.29% | £729.16 | £753.13 |
| 1992 | +60.32% | £454.82 | £729.16 |
| 1991 | +33.20% | £341.47 | £454.82 |
| 1990 | -27.81% | £473.01 | £341.47 |
| 1989 | -0.30% | £474.41 | £473.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions: JMAT
What sector is JMAT in? ▼
JMAT operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has JMAT performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, JMAT has posted gains in 21 years (55% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +70.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in JMAT? ▼
You can invest in JMAT 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 JMAT.
Last updated: 11/1/2026