About EXEL Dividend Returns
Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) 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 EXEL over the past year?
Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) delivered a return of 13.88% over the past year. Since EXEL does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q2How much would $10,000 invested in EXEL be worth today?
A $10,000 investment in Exelixis, Inc. one year ago would be worth $11,388 today, representing a gain of $1,388.
Q3Does EXEL pay dividends?
Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For EXEL, the total return equals the price-only return.
Q4Did EXEL beat the S&P 500?
No, Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) underperformed the S&P 500 by 1.57 percentage points over the past year. EXEL delivered a total return of 13.88%, compared to the S&P 500's 15.45%. This means a passive S&P 500 index fund outperformed EXEL by 1.57pp during this period.
Q5What is EXEL's worst drawdown?
Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) experienced a maximum drawdown of -25.34% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-05-15 to its trough on 2025-10-20. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2025-12-23. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.
Q6What is EXEL's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?
Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) has delivered strong long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 1110.4% (28.3% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $121,044. Over 20 years: 305.7% total return (7.3% CAGR) — $10,000 → $40,571. Over 30 years: 198.7% total return (3.7% CAGR) — $10,000 → $29,871. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.
Q7What was EXEL's best and worst year?
Exelixis, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2015 with a total return of 241.8%. Its worst year was 2014 with a total return of -76.7%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 318.5 percentage points.
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