Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

BIO · Healthcare

About Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is a Medical Devices company operating in the Healthcare sector.

BIO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

Key Statistics

Current Price
$265.00
Market Cap
$7.15B
52-Week High
$343.12
52-Week Low
$211.43
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

$1,000 Invested in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)

1 Year
$1,032
+3%
3 Years
$564
+-44%
5 Years
$468
+-53%
10 Years
$1,967
+97%
Since IPO
$104,073
+10307%

How much would $1,000 invested in BIO be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in BIO 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) in 2025 would be worth $1,032 as of May 2026, representing a +3.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BIO 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) in 2023 would be worth $564 as of May 2026, representing a -43.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BIO 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) in 2021 would be worth $468 as of May 2026, representing a -53.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BIO 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) in 2016 would be worth $1,967 as of May 2026, representing a +96.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BIO at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) at IPO would be worth $104,073 as of May 2026, representing a +10307.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.38%
Positive Months
302
55% of 553
Negative Months
243
44% of 553
Data Period
46+ years
553 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Sep 1980 (+46.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-39.9%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.3%)

Over the past 46+ years (553 months), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.38% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 302 positive months (55%) and 243 negative months (44%). The best month in BIO's history was September 1980 with a +46.4% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -39.9%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.2%), and September the weakest (-1.3%).

BIO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1994 with a cumulative return of +114.1%, and the worst was 1981 at -60.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) has delivered an average annual return of +16.82% with a median return of +10.35%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.26%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (61%) and losses in 18 years (39%).

BIO's best year was 1994 with a +177.50% gain, while the worst was 1981 at -51.25%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BIO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+16.82%
Best Year
1994 (+177.50%)
Worst Year
1981 (-51.25%)
Positive Years
28/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -12.54% $302.99 $265.00
2025 -7.77% $328.51 $302.99
2024 +1.74% $322.89 $328.51
2023 -23.21% $420.49 $322.89
2022 -44.35% $755.57 $420.49
2021 +29.61% $582.94 $755.57
2020 +57.54% $370.03 $582.94
2019 +59.34% $232.22 $370.03
2018 -2.70% $238.67 $232.22
2017 +30.94% $182.28 $238.67
2016 +31.46% $138.66 $182.28
2015 +15.01% $120.56 $138.66
2014 -2.47% $123.61 $120.56
2013 +17.67% $105.05 $123.61
2012 +9.38% $96.04 $105.05
2011 -7.52% $103.85 $96.04
2010 +7.66% $96.46 $103.85
2009 +28.08% $75.31 $96.46
2008 -27.32% $103.62 $75.31
2007 +25.57% $82.52 $103.62
2006 +26.10% $65.44 $82.52
2005 +14.07% $57.37 $65.44
2004 -0.52% $57.67 $57.37
2003 +49.02% $38.70 $57.67
2002 +22.27% $31.65 $38.70
2001 +99.06% $15.90 $31.65
2000 +36.04% $11.69 $15.90
1999 +11.31% $10.50 $11.69
1998 -19.62% $13.06 $10.50
1997 -12.92% $15.00 $13.06
1996 +5.88% $14.17 $15.00
1995 +53.15% $9.25 $14.17
1994 +177.50% $3.33 $9.25
1993 -41.61% $5.71 $3.33
1992 -13.29% $6.58 $5.71
1991 +6.76% $6.17 $6.58
1990 +15.63% $5.33 $6.17
1989 -5.88% $5.67 $5.33
1988 +11.48% $5.08 $5.67
1987 -11.59% $5.75 $5.08
1986 +13.74% $5.06 $5.75
1985 +137.39% $2.13 $5.06
1984 -14.81% $2.50 $2.13
1983 +87.50% $1.33 $2.50
1982 -7.69% $1.44 $1.33
1981 -51.25% $2.96 $1.44

Frequently Asked Questions: BIO

What sector is BIO in?

BIO operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Devices industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has BIO performed historically?

Over 46 years of trading history, BIO has posted gains in 28 years (61% of the time). The best year was 1994 with a +177.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in BIO?

You can invest in BIO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock 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 BIO.

Last updated: 3/24/2026