Medtronic plc

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About Medtronic plc (MDT)

Medtronic plc is a Medical Devices company operating in the Healthcare sector.

MDT 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
$96.54
Market Cap
$123.49B
52-Week High
$106.33
52-Week Low
$73.31
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

$1,000 Invested in Medtronic plc (MDT)

1 Year
$1,096
+10%
3 Years
$1,514
+51%
5 Years
$917
+-8%
10 Years
$1,499
+50%
Since IPO
$553,186
+55219%

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

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

A $1,000 investment in Medtronic plc (MDT) in 2025 would be worth $1,096 as of November 2026, representing a +9.6% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Medtronic plc (MDT) in 2023 would be worth $1,514 as of November 2026, representing a +51.4% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Medtronic plc (MDT) in 2021 would be worth $917 as of November 2026, representing a -8.3% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Medtronic plc (MDT) in 2016 would be worth $1,499 as of November 2026, representing a +49.9% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Medtronic plc (MDT) at IPO would be worth $553,186 as of November 2026, representing a +55218.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.33%
Positive Months
359
56% of 641
Negative Months
278
43% of 641
Data Period
53+ years
641 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1974 (+31.3%)
Best month on avg: July (+2.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 1974 (-45.3%)
Worst month on avg: March (0.1%)

Over the past 53+ years (641 months), Medtronic plc (MDT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.33% with a median return of +1.24%. The stock had 359 positive months (56%) and 278 negative months (43%). The best month in MDT's history was October 1974 with a +31.3% return, while the worst was June 1974 at -45.3%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and March the weakest (0.1%).

MDT's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +85.8%, and the worst was 1974 at -46.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Medtronic plc (MDT) has delivered an average annual return of +17.74% with a median return of +8.62%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.47%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (66%) and losses in 18 years (34%).

MDT's best year was 1991 with a +119.76% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -50.51%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. MDT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+17.74%
Best Year
1991 (+119.76%)
Worst Year
1974 (-50.51%)
Positive Years
35/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +3.07% $93.66 $96.54
2025 +24.05% $75.50 $93.66
2024 +0.28% $75.30 $75.50
2023 +9.58% $68.71 $75.30
2022 -22.55% $88.72 $68.71
2021 -9.79% $98.35 $88.72
2020 +5.70% $93.05 $98.35
2019 +27.34% $73.07 $93.05
2018 +14.60% $63.76 $73.07
2017 +15.90% $55.01 $63.76
2016 -5.44% $58.18 $55.01
2015 +8.62% $53.56 $58.18
2014 +28.15% $41.79 $53.56
2013 +42.88% $29.25 $41.79
2012 +10.64% $26.44 $29.25
2011 +5.83% $24.98 $26.44
2010 -13.79% $28.98 $24.98
2009 +42.55% $20.33 $28.98
2008 -36.32% $31.92 $20.33
2007 -5.22% $33.68 $31.92
2006 -6.29% $35.94 $33.68
2005 +16.71% $30.79 $35.94
2004 +2.69% $29.98 $30.79
2003 +7.24% $27.96 $29.98
2002 -10.36% $31.19 $27.96
2001 -14.79% $36.61 $31.19
2000 +66.34% $22.01 $36.61
1999 -1.49% $22.34 $22.01
1998 +42.10% $15.72 $22.34
1997 +55.24% $10.13 $15.72
1996 +22.38% $8.28 $10.13
1995 +101.78% $4.10 $8.28
1994 +36.90% $3.00 $4.10
1993 -13.05% $3.45 $3.00
1992 +1.95% $3.38 $3.45
1991 +119.76% $1.54 $3.38
1990 +32.82% $1.16 $1.54
1989 +71.43% $0.68 $1.16
1988 -15.76% $0.80 $0.68
1987 +22.80% $0.65 $0.80
1986 +79.07% $0.36 $0.65
1985 +65.14% $0.22 $0.36
1984 -33.37% $0.33 $0.22
1983 -21.54% $0.42 $0.33
1982 +41.86% $0.30 $0.42
1981 -6.69% $0.32 $0.30
1980 +19.20% $0.27 $0.32
1979 +116.47% $0.12 $0.27
1978 +67.76% $0.07 $0.12
1977 -15.56% $0.09 $0.07
1976 -13.46% $0.10 $0.09
1975 +7.22% $0.09 $0.10
1974 -50.51% $0.19 $0.09

Frequently Asked Questions: MDT

What sector is MDT in? ▼

MDT 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 MDT performed historically? ▼

Over 53 years of trading history, MDT has posted gains in 35 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +119.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MDT? ▼

You can invest in MDT 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 MDT.

Last updated: 11/1/2026