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
$372.18
Market Cap
$9.95B
52-Week High
$396.23
52-Week Low
$236.73
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

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

1 Year
$1,222
+22%
3 Years
$1,277
+28%
5 Years
$483
+-52%
10 Years
$2,282
+128%
Since IPO
$146,165
+14517%

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 $1,222 as of November 2026, representing a +22.2% 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 $1,277 as of November 2026, representing a +27.7% 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 $483 as of November 2026, representing a -51.7% 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 $2,282 as of November 2026, representing a +128.2% 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 $146,165 as of November 2026, representing a +14516.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.43%
Positive Months
307
55% of 560
Negative Months
245
44% of 560
Data Period
46+ years
560 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Sep 1980 (+46.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-39.9%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.3%)

Over the past 46+ years (560 months), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.43% with a median return of +0.84%. The stock had 307 positive months (55%) and 245 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 +4.1%), 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 +17.59% with a median return of +11.39%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.08%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (63%) and losses in 17 years (37%).

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 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+17.59%
Best Year
1994 (+177.50%)
Worst Year
1981 (-51.25%)
Positive Years
29/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +22.84% $302.99 $372.18
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 29 years (63% 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: 11/1/2026