AstraZeneca PLC 10-Year ROI Calculator: Total Gain, CAGR & Dividends Earned
Company Profile
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)
2.48
Healthcare
Drug Manufacturers
NASDAQ
https://www.astrazeneca.com/
29.30
0.230T (Large-Cap)
Investment Scenario
Let’s go back to 2015. Imagine an investor who invested $1,000.00 in AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) company stock and held it steadily for 10 years . Instead of chasing short-term gains, the investor adopted a long-term approach—holding the shares without selling. Over time, the value of the investment grew not only through stock price appreciation but also through the accumulation of dividend payouts.
As of January 1, 2025, the $1,000.00 investment in NASDAQ:AZN would be worth approximately $3,696.56 , thanks to stock splits, price appreciation, and consistent dividend payouts. This reflects a total Gain from stocks of 2,696.56 , a return on investment (ROI) of 269.66%, and an annualized compounded growth rate (CAGR) of around 13.97%. This highlights the power of long-term investing and shows how a disciplined, patient approach—paired with investing in a fundamentally strong company like AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)—can lead to significant wealth creation over time.
Time Period: 1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2025
$1,000.00 invested in AstraZeneca PLC in 2015 grew to $3,696.56 by 1 Jan, 2025.
Wealth grew over time through a mix of dividend income and stock price appreciation. Dividends added to capital, while stock splits increased the number of shares held. Even without reinvesting dividends, the portfolio expanded steadily. As years passed, compounding took effect — turning small gains into larger ones. Holding the stock long-term allowed capital to grow naturally. This shows how patience, steady returns, and the power of compounding can help build lasting wealth from a single investment.
AstraZeneca PLC Investment Summary (2015–2025)
| Investment Duration | 10 years |
| Initial Investment in 2015 | $1,000.00 |
| Share Price in 2015 | $35.53 |
| Total Shares Purchased | 28 |
By 2025, the share price increased to $66.01. This resulted in a significant appreciation in the value of the investment.
| Share Price in 2025 | $66.01 |
| Value of 56 Shares in 2025 | $3,696.56 [3.70K] |
| Final Investment Value (2025) | $3,696.56 |
| Total Dividend Earned | $767.76 |
| Total Gain | $2,696.56 |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | 269.66% |
This performance reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 13.97% — a strong return over the period.
Yearly Breakdown
2015
| Shares | 28 |
| Current Year Dividend | $51.80 |
| Shares After Stock Split | 56.00 (after applying 2.00x split) |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $35.53 |
| Final Investment Value | $1,989.68 [ ~1.99K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 18, 2015
Split: Ratio 2.00 on Jul 27, 2015
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 12, 2015
2016
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $33.50 |
| Final Investment Value | $1,876.00 [ ~1.88K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 17, 2016
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 10, 2016
2017
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $27.53 |
| Final Investment Value | $1,541.68 [ ~1.54K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 15, 2017
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 09, 2017
2018
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $35.24 |
| Final Investment Value | $1,973.44 [ ~1.97K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 15, 2018
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 09, 2018
2019
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $37.72 |
| Final Investment Value | $2,112.32 [ ~2.11K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 28, 2019
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 08, 2019
2020
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $50.30 |
| Final Investment Value | $2,816.80 [ ~2.82K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 27, 2020
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 13, 2020
2021
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $78.40 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $50.92 |
| Final Investment Value | $2,851.52 [ ~2.85K ] |
Dividend: $0.95 per share on Feb 25, 2021
Dividend: $0.45 per share on Aug 12, 2021
2022
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $81.20 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $58.27 |
| Final Investment Value | $3,263.12 [ ~3.26K ] |
Dividend: $0.98 per share on Feb 24, 2022
Dividend: $0.47 per share on Aug 11, 2022
2023
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $81.20 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $68.65 |
| Final Investment Value | $3,844.40 [ ~3.84K ] |
Dividend: $0.98 per share on Feb 23, 2023
Dividend: $0.47 per share on Aug 10, 2023
2024
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $83.16 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $66.84 |
| Final Investment Value | $3,743.04 [ ~3.74K ] |
Dividend: $0.98 per share on Feb 22, 2024
Dividend: $0.50 per share on Aug 09, 2024
2025
| Shares | 56 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 56 Shares |
| Share Price | $66.01 |
| Final Investment Value | $3,696.56 [ ~3.70K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
Insights from the Market
AZN has traded between a 52-week low of 61.24 and a high of 87.68 per share so far this year.
Investors who bought $1,000.00 worth of AZN shares 10 years ago would now be looking at an investment valued at approximately $2.70K (as of 1 January 2025), based on the share price alone — with total returns rising to $4,464.32 when including $767.76 in dividends received over the period.