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Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.

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The total return for Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) stock is +70.91% over the past 12 months. So far it's up 6.12% this year. The 5-year total return is -28.25%, meaning $10,000 invested in EVLV stock 5 years ago would be worth $7,175 today. Total return includes price appreciation plus reinvesting any dividends paid out.

If you invested $10,000 in EVLV 1 year ago, it would be worth $17,556 today — you'd have gained $7,556.

With Dividends Reinvested$17,556+75.56%

Price Only (No DRIP)$17,556+75.56%

Period2025-05-07 → 2026-05-06

Price

Total Return (DRIP)

S&P 500

If You Invested $10,000 in EVLV

1Y$17,091+$7,091 (+70.9%)70.9% CAGR

3Y$17,820+$7,820 (+78.2%)21.2% CAGR

5Y$7,175-$2,825 (-28.3%)-6.4% CAGR

10Y$7,307-$2,693 (-26.9%)-3.1% CAGR

15Y$7,307-$2,693 (-26.9%)-2.1% CAGR

20Y$7,307-$2,693 (-26.9%)-1.6% CAGR

30Y$7,307-$2,693 (-26.9%)-1.0% CAGR

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. did not pay dividends during this period. Total return = price return.

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As of 2026-05-07

Returns at a Glance

Period	Total Return	CAGR	Price Only	Div. Contrib.	$10K →
YTD	+6.12%	—	+6.12%	—	$10,612
1Y	+70.91%	70.91%	+70.91%	—	$17,091
3Y	+78.20%	21.24%	+78.20%	—	$17,820
5Y	-28.25%	-6.43%	-28.25%	—	$7,175
10Y	-26.93%	-3.09%	-26.93%	—	$7,307
15Y	-26.93%	-2.07%	-26.93%	—	$7,307
20Y	-26.93%	-1.56%	-26.93%	—	$7,307
30Y	-26.93%	-1.04%	-26.93%	—	$7,307

Risk & Highlights

Best Year+91.09%2023

Worst Year-55.75%2021

Max Drawdown-44.06%2025-09-12 → 2026-02-23

Annual Returns

Year	Total Return	Price Return	Div.	S&P 500	vs S&P
2026YTD	-20.90%	-20.90%	—	+0.41%	-21.3pp
2025	+80.35%	+80.35%	—	+16.64%	+63.7pp
2024	-17.36%	-17.36%	—	+24.00%	-41.4pp
2023	+91.09%	+91.09%	—	+24.81%	+66.3pp
2022	-45.70%	-45.70%	—	-19.95%	-25.8pp

EVLV outperformed the S&P 500 by 39.59pp over the past year (+70.91% vs +31.32%).

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EVLV Peers' Total Return

Accurate peer set · 10 comparable names

Name	Mkt Cap	30D Rtn	YTD Total Rtn	1Y Total Rtn	Div Contrib	3Y Total Rtn	5Y Total Rtn	10Y Total Rtn
EVLVEvolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.	$1.2B	+16.7%	+6.1%	+70.9%	—	+78.2%	-28.3%	-26.9%
OSISOSI Systems, Inc.	$4.0B	-12.4%	-6.0%	+8.9%	—	+103.2%	+148.3%	+377.5%
AIOTPowerFleet, Inc.	$451M	+2.8%	-37.0%	-34.1%	—	-30.6%	-30.6%	-30.6%
SIFYSify Technologies Limited	$1.1B	+13.3%	+24.2%	+251.0%	—	+105.2%	-10.1%	+129.9%
AXONAxon Enterprise, Inc.	$31.1B	-6.6%	-31.5%	-35.9%	—	+73.9%	+194.9%	+2027.1%
VNETVNET Group, Inc.	$2.6B	+11.2%	-1.1%	+31.9%	—	+201.3%	-63.7%	-51.7%
CRNCCerence Inc.	$459M	+34.8%	-11.9%	+2.5%	—	-61.7%	-88.5%	-60.0%
VIAVViavi Solutions Inc.	$12.3B	+47.8%	+192.0%	+489.5%	—	+482.4%	+227.4%	+734.6%
NVDANVIDIA Corporation	$5.05T	+16.9%	+10.0%	+82.9%	+0.0pp	+612.7%	+1331.1%	+23433.1%
MSFTMicrosoft Corporation	$3.07T	+11.0%	-12.3%	-3.7%	+0.8pp	+37.2%	+71.5%	+768.1%
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.	$2.96T	+29.2%	+21.4%	+48.6%	—	+159.8%	+66.3%	+715.9%

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About EVLV Dividend Returns

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) 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 EVLV over the past year?

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) delivered a return of 70.91% over the past year. Since EVLV does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q2How much would $10,000 invested in EVLV be worth today?

A $10,000 investment in Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. one year ago would be worth $17,091 today, representing a gain of $7,091.

Q3Does EVLV pay dividends?

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For EVLV, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q4Did EVLV beat the S&P 500?

Yes, Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) outperformed the S&P 500 by 39.59 percentage points over the past year. EVLV delivered a total return of 70.91%, compared to the S&P 500's 31.32%. This 39.59pp alpha means investors in EVLV earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.

Q5What is EVLV's worst drawdown?

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) experienced a maximum drawdown of -44.06% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-09-12 to its trough on 2026-02-23. 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 EVLV's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is -26.9% (-3.1% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $7,307. Over 20 years: -26.9% total return (-1.6% CAGR) — $10,000 → $7,307. Over 30 years: -26.9% total return (-1.0% CAGR) — $10,000 → $7,307. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was EVLV's best and worst year?

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2023 with a total return of 91.1%. Its worst year was 2021 with a total return of -55.8%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 146.8 percentage points.