DexCom, Inc.

DXCM · Healthcare

About DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)

DexCom, Inc. is a Medical Devices company operating in the Healthcare sector.

DXCM 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
$82.29
Market Cap
$30.69B
52-Week High
$92.59
52-Week Low
$54.11
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

$1,000 Invested in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)

1 Year
$1,207
+21%
3 Years
$1,015
+1%
5 Years
$579
+-42%
10 Years
$4,080
+308%
Since IPO
$28,037
+2704%

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

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

A $1,000 investment in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) in 2025 would be worth $1,207 as of November 2026, representing a +20.7% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) in 2023 would be worth $1,015 as of November 2026, representing a +1.5% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) in 2021 would be worth $579 as of November 2026, representing a -42.1% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) in 2016 would be worth $4,080 as of November 2026, representing a +308.0% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) at IPO would be worth $28,037 as of November 2026, representing a +2703.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.56%
Positive Months
142
55% of 258
Negative Months
116
45% of 258
Data Period
21+ years
258 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2008 (+86.0%)
Best month on avg: August (+8.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-55.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-4.3%)

Over the past 21+ years (258 months), DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.56% with a median return of +1.69%. The stock had 142 positive months (55%) and 116 negative months (45%). The best month in DXCM's history was April 2008 with a +86.0% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -55.8%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.4%), and September the weakest (-4.3%).

DXCM's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +118.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -37.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 21 years of trading history, DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) has delivered an average annual return of +31.81% with a median return of +23.99%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.87%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (57%) and losses in 9 years (43%).

DXCM's best year was 2009 with a +192.39% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -68.74%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. DXCM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+31.81%
Best Year
2009 (+192.39%)
Worst Year
2008 (-68.74%)
Positive Years
12/21
Year Return Start End
2026 +23.99% $66.37 $82.29
2025 -14.66% $77.77 $66.37
2024 -37.33% $124.09 $77.77
2023 +9.58% $113.24 $124.09
2022 -15.64% $134.24 $113.24
2021 +45.23% $92.43 $134.24
2020 +69.02% $54.69 $92.43
2019 +82.59% $29.95 $54.69
2018 +108.75% $14.35 $29.95
2017 -3.87% $14.93 $14.35
2016 -27.11% $20.48 $14.93
2015 +48.77% $13.76 $20.48
2014 +55.46% $8.85 $13.76
2013 +160.56% $3.40 $8.85
2012 +45.97% $2.33 $3.40
2011 -31.79% $3.41 $2.33
2010 +69.14% $2.02 $3.41
2009 +192.39% $0.69 $2.02
2008 -68.74% $2.21 $0.69
2007 -10.45% $2.46 $2.21
2006 -33.91% $3.73 $2.46

Frequently Asked Questions: DXCM

What sector is DXCM in? ▼

DXCM 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 DXCM performed historically? ▼

Over 21 years of trading history, DXCM has posted gains in 12 years (57% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +192.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DXCM? ▼

You can invest in DXCM 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 DXCM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026