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
$65.94
Market Cap
$25.72B
52-Week High
$89.98
52-Week Low
$54.11
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

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

1 Year
$894
+-11%
3 Years
$579
+-42%
5 Years
$750
+-25%
10 Years
$4,257
+326%
Since IPO
$22,467
+2147%

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 $894 as of May 2026, representing a -10.7% 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 $579 as of May 2026, representing a -42.1% 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 $750 as of May 2026, representing a -25.0% 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 $4,257 as of May 2026, representing a +325.7% 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 $22,467 as of May 2026, representing a +2146.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.52%
Positive Months
139
55% of 251
Negative Months
112
45% of 251
Data Period
20+ years
251 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 (-4.2%)

Over the past 20+ years (251 months), DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.52% with a median return of +1.74%. The stock had 139 positive months (55%) and 112 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 (-4.2%).

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 +30.63% with a median return of +9.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.66%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (52%) and losses in 10 years (48%).

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 10 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+30.63%
Best Year
2009 (+192.39%)
Worst Year
2008 (-68.74%)
Positive Years
11/21
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.65% $66.37 $65.94
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 11 years (52% 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: 3/24/2026