About BCAB Dividend Returns
BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends.
How We Calculate Total Return
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What is the total return of BCAB over the past year?
BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB) delivered a return of -80.58% over the past year. Since BCAB does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q2How much would $10,000 invested in BCAB be worth today?
A $10,000 investment in BioAtla, Inc. one year ago would be worth $1,942 today, representing a loss of $8,058.
Q3Does BCAB pay dividends?
BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For BCAB, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q4Did BCAB beat the S&P 500?
No, BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB) underperformed the S&P 500 by 110.95 percentage points over the past year. BCAB delivered a total return of -80.58%, compared to the S&P 500's 30.37%. This means a passive S&P 500 index fund outperformed BCAB by 110.95pp during this period.
Q5What is BCAB's worst drawdown?
BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB) experienced a maximum drawdown of -99.42% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-11-18 to its trough on 2026-01-24. The stock has not yet fully recovered to its prior peak. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.
Q6What is BCAB's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?
Here are BioAtla, Inc. (BCAB)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is -99.7% (-44.4% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $28. Over 20 years: -99.7% total return (-25.5% CAGR) — $10,000 → $28. Over 30 years: -99.7% total return (-17.8% CAGR) — $10,000 → $28. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.
Q7What was BCAB's best and worst year?
BioAtla, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2020 with a total return of 9.6%. Its worst year was 2024 with a total return of -77.7%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 87.3 percentage points.
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