About IDEX Corporation (IEX)
IDEX Corporation is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
IEX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $188.61
- Market Cap
- $14.12B
- 52-Week High
- $217.16
- 52-Week Low
- $153.36
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested in IDEX Corporation (IEX)
How much would $1,000 invested in IEX be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in IEX 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in IDEX Corporation (IEX) in 2025 would be worth $1,053 as of May 2026, representing a +5.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IEX 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in IDEX Corporation (IEX) in 2023 would be worth $911 as of May 2026, representing a -8.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IEX 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in IDEX Corporation (IEX) in 2021 would be worth $1,018 as of May 2026, representing a +1.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IEX 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in IDEX Corporation (IEX) in 2016 would be worth $2,742 as of May 2026, representing a +174.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in IEX at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in IDEX Corporation (IEX) at IPO would be worth $105,374 as of May 2026, representing a +10437.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 36+ years (441 months), IDEX Corporation (IEX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.38% with a median return of +2.05%. The stock had 267 positive months (61%) and 172 negative months (39%). The best month in IEX's history was July 1995 with a +31.4% return, while the worst was January 1990 at -34.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.6%), and August the weakest (-1.8%).
IEX's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +51.2%, and the worst was 1990 at -31.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 37 years of trading history, IDEX Corporation (IEX) has delivered an average annual return of +15.66% with a median return of +16.75%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.97%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (70%) and losses in 11 years (30%).
IEX's best year was 2013 with a +61.31% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -37.04%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. IEX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +6.38% | $177.29 | $188.61 |
| 2025 | -13.69% | $205.42 | $177.29 |
| 2024 | -2.35% | $210.37 | $205.42 |
| 2023 | -3.80% | $218.68 | $210.37 |
| 2022 | -2.22% | $223.65 | $218.68 |
| 2021 | +19.82% | $186.66 | $223.65 |
| 2020 | +17.22% | $159.24 | $186.66 |
| 2019 | +37.94% | $115.44 | $159.24 |
| 2018 | -3.16% | $119.20 | $115.44 |
| 2017 | +48.53% | $80.25 | $119.20 |
| 2016 | +19.50% | $67.16 | $80.25 |
| 2015 | +0.04% | $67.13 | $67.16 |
| 2014 | +6.98% | $62.75 | $67.13 |
| 2013 | +61.31% | $38.90 | $62.75 |
| 2012 | +27.87% | $30.42 | $38.90 |
| 2011 | -3.54% | $31.54 | $30.42 |
| 2010 | +27.80% | $24.68 | $31.54 |
| 2009 | +31.53% | $18.76 | $24.68 |
| 2008 | -32.08% | $27.62 | $18.76 |
| 2007 | +15.81% | $23.85 | $27.62 |
| 2006 | +16.75% | $20.43 | $23.85 |
| 2005 | +2.74% | $19.88 | $20.43 |
| 2004 | +48.08% | $13.43 | $19.88 |
| 2003 | +29.32% | $10.38 | $13.43 |
| 2002 | -3.55% | $10.77 | $10.38 |
| 2001 | +6.08% | $10.15 | $10.77 |
| 2000 | +11.16% | $9.13 | $10.15 |
| 1999 | +26.68% | $7.21 | $9.13 |
| 1998 | -28.53% | $10.08 | $7.21 |
| 1997 | +33.35% | $7.56 | $10.08 |
| 1996 | -0.48% | $7.60 | $7.56 |
| 1995 | +46.94% | $5.17 | $7.60 |
| 1994 | +18.18% | $4.38 | $5.17 |
| 1993 | +50.53% | $2.91 | $4.38 |
| 1992 | +41.79% | $2.05 | $2.91 |
| 1991 | +57.65% | $1.30 | $2.05 |
| 1990 | -37.04% | $2.07 | $1.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions: IEX
What sector is IEX in? ▼
IEX operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has IEX performed historically? ▼
Over 37 years of trading history, IEX has posted gains in 26 years (70% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +61.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in IEX? ▼
You can invest in IEX 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 IEX.
Last updated: 3/24/2026