IDEX Corporation

IEX · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$233.84
Market Cap
$17.18B
52-Week High
$243.80
52-Week Low
$160.60
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in IDEX Corporation (IEX)

1 Year
$1,392
+39%
3 Years
$1,262
+26%
5 Years
$1,128
+13%
10 Years
$3,071
+207%
Since IPO
$131,956
+13096%

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 $1,392 as of November 2026, representing a +39.2% 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 $1,262 as of November 2026, representing a +26.2% 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 $1,128 as of November 2026, representing a +12.8% 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 $3,071 as of November 2026, representing a +207.1% 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 $131,956 as of November 2026, representing a +13095.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.41%
Positive Months
271
60% of 448
Negative Months
175
39% of 448
Data Period
37+ years
448 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 1995 (+31.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 1990 (-34.8%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.8%)

Over the past 37+ years (448 months), IDEX Corporation (IEX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.41% with a median return of +2.04%. The stock had 271 positive months (60%) and 175 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), 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 +16.39% with a median return of +17.22%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.67%. 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 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+16.39%
Best Year
2013 (+61.31%)
Worst Year
1990 (-37.04%)
Positive Years
26/37
Year Return Start End
2026 +33.22% $175.53 $233.84
2025 -13.69% $203.37 $175.53
2024 -2.35% $208.28 $203.37
2023 -3.80% $216.50 $208.28
2022 -2.22% $221.42 $216.50
2021 +19.82% $184.80 $221.42
2020 +17.22% $157.65 $184.80
2019 +37.94% $114.29 $157.65
2018 -3.16% $118.02 $114.29
2017 +48.53% $79.46 $118.02
2016 +19.50% $66.49 $79.46
2015 +0.04% $66.46 $66.49
2014 +6.98% $62.13 $66.46
2013 +61.31% $38.51 $62.13
2012 +27.87% $30.12 $38.51
2011 -3.54% $31.22 $30.12
2010 +27.80% $24.43 $31.22
2009 +31.53% $18.58 $24.43
2008 -32.08% $27.35 $18.58
2007 +15.81% $23.61 $27.35
2006 +16.75% $20.23 $23.61
2005 +2.74% $19.69 $20.23
2004 +48.08% $13.29 $19.69
2003 +29.32% $10.28 $13.29
2002 -3.55% $10.66 $10.28
2001 +6.08% $10.05 $10.66
2000 +11.16% $9.04 $10.05
1999 +26.68% $7.13 $9.04
1998 -28.53% $9.98 $7.13
1997 +33.35% $7.49 $9.98
1996 -0.48% $7.52 $7.49
1995 +46.94% $5.12 $7.52
1994 +18.18% $4.33 $5.12
1993 +50.53% $2.88 $4.33
1992 +41.79% $2.03 $2.88
1991 +57.65% $1.29 $2.03
1990 -37.04% $2.04 $1.29

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: 11/1/2026