IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) Total Return Calculator with Dividends Reinvested

IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

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The total return for IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) stock is +32.32% over the past 12 months. So far it's down 23.85% this year. The 5-year total return is -66.67%, meaning $10,000 invested in IZEA stock 5 years ago would be worth $3,333 today. Total return includes price appreciation plus reinvesting any dividends paid out.

If you invested $10,000 in IZEA 1 year ago, it would be worth $14,118 today — you'd have gained $4,118.

With Dividends Reinvested$14,118+41.18%

Price Only (No DRIP)$14,118+41.18%

Period2025-06-30 → 2026-06-26

Price

Total Return (DRIP)

S&P 500

If You Invested $10,000 in IZEA

1Y$13,232+$3,232 (+32.3%)32.3% CAGR

3Y$14,746+$4,746 (+47.5%)13.8% CAGR

5Y$3,333-$6,667 (-66.7%)-19.7% CAGR

10Y$1,130-$8,870 (-88.7%)-19.6% CAGR

15Y$7-$9,993 (-99.9%)-38.2% CAGR

20Y$7-$9,993 (-99.9%)-30.3% CAGR

30Y$7-$9,993 (-99.9%)-21.4% CAGR

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. did not pay dividends during this period. Total return = price return.

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As of 2026-06-28

Performance Summary

Best Year+538.60%2020

Worst Year-99.21%2012

Max Drawdown-41.58%2025-10-15 → 2026-02-23

Period	Total Return	CAGR	Price Only	Div. Contrib.	$10K →
YTD	-23.85%	—	-21.23%	—	$7,615
1Y	+32.32%	32.32%	+39.53%	—	$13,232
3Y	+47.46%	13.82%	+52.54%	—	$14,746
5Y	-66.67%	-19.73%	-65.65%	—	$3,333
10Y	-88.70%	-19.59%	-87.32%	—	$1,130
15Y	-99.93%	-38.24%	-99.92%	—	$7
20Y	-99.93%	-30.33%	-99.92%	—	$7
30Y	-99.93%	-21.41%	-99.92%	—	$7

Annual Returns

Year	Total Return	Price Return	Div.	S&P 500	vs S&P
2026YTD	-20.79%	-20.79%	—	+0.41%	-21.2pp
2025	+67.82%	+67.82%	—	+16.64%	+51.2pp
2024	+36.14%	+36.14%	—	+24.00%	+12.1pp
2023	-10.67%	-10.67%	—	+24.81%	-35.5pp
2022	-60.11%	-60.11%	—	-19.95%	-40.2pp

IZEA outperformed the S&P 500 by 11.48pp over the past year (+32.32% vs +20.84%).

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IZEA Peers' Total Return

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Name	Mkt Cap	30D Rtn	YTD Total Rtn	1Y Total Rtn	Div Contrib	3Y Total Rtn	5Y Total Rtn	10Y Total Rtn
IZEAIZEA Worldwide, Inc.	$63M	-5.0%	-23.9%	+32.3%	—	+47.5%	-66.7%	-88.7%
CRDOCredo Technology Group Holding Ltd	$44.4B	+7.4%	+87.8%	+192.6%	—	+1469.4%	+2208.9%	+2208.9%
HYFMHydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.	$4M	-19.6%	-46.8%	-78.5%	—	-90.5%	-99.9%	-99.8%
PERIPerion Network Ltd.	$380M	+6.4%	-4.2%	-8.8%	—	-72.4%	-52.9%	+166.7%
TPVGTriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp.	$191M	-16.8%	-23.3%	-17.5%	+13.9pp	-26.1%	-24.7%	+76.6%
CODACoda Octopus Group, Inc.	$108M	-22.6%	-1.2%	+20.1%	—	+17.9%	+5.6%	+416.5%
QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.	$812M	+15.8%	-5.8%	-15.8%	—	+58.6%	-29.7%	+329.1%
DGLYDigital Ally, Inc.	$2M	—	+93.9%	-43.6%	—	-100.0%	-100.0%	-100.0%
APPSDigital Turbine, Inc.	$1.3B	+130.1%	+112.1%	+84.0%	—	+24.4%	-87.2%	+865.7%
METAMeta Platforms, Inc.	$1.39T	-10.1%	-14.1%	-21.4%	+0.3pp	+102.2%	+64.0%	+402.3%
SNAPSnap Inc.	$7.5B	-22.9%	-44.3%	-45.6%	—	-59.6%	-93.3%	-81.5%

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About IZEA Dividend Returns

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) 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 IZEA over the past year?

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) delivered a return of 32.32% over the past year. Since IZEA does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.

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

A $10,000 investment in IZEA Worldwide, Inc. one year ago would be worth $13,232 today, representing a gain of $3,232.

Q3Does IZEA pay dividends?

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

Q4Did IZEA beat the S&P 500?

Yes, IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) outperformed the S&P 500 by 11.48 percentage points over the past year. IZEA delivered a total return of 32.32%, compared to the S&P 500's 20.84%. This 11.48pp alpha means investors in IZEA earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.

Q5What is IZEA's worst drawdown?

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) experienced a maximum drawdown of -41.58% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-10-15 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 IZEA's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is -88.7% (-19.6% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $1,130. Over 20 years: -99.9% total return (-30.3% CAGR) — $10,000 → $7. Over 30 years: -99.9% total return (-21.4% CAGR) — $10,000 → $7. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was IZEA's best and worst year?

IZEA Worldwide, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2020 with a total return of 538.6%. Its worst year was 2012 with a total return of -99.2%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 637.8 percentage points.

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