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
$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)

1 Year
$1,053
+5%
3 Years
$911
+-9%
5 Years
$1,018
+2%
10 Years
$2,742
+174%
Since IPO
$105,374
+10437%

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

Avg Monthly Return
+1.38%
Positive Months
267
61% of 441
Negative Months
172
39% of 441
Data Period
36+ years
441 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 1995 (+31.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+4.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 1990 (-34.8%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.8%)

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.

Avg Return
+15.66%
Best Year
2013 (+61.31%)
Worst Year
1990 (-37.04%)
Positive Years
26/37
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