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About ZGN Dividend Returns

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) is a dividend-paying stock. When dividends are reinvested through a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), they purchase additional shares, which then generate their own dividends—creating a compounding effect that can significantly boost long-term returns.

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 ZGN over the past year?

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) delivered a total return of 65.58% over the past year when dividends are reinvested. The price-only return was 63.80%, meaning dividends contributed an additional 1.78 percentage points to total returns.

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

A $10,000 investment in Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. one year ago would be worth $16,558 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP). Without reinvesting dividends, the same investment would be worth $16,380. Dividend reinvestment added $178 to the portfolio value.

Q3Does ZGN pay dividends?

Yes, Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) pays dividends. In the last year, ZGN paid approximately $0.12 per share in dividends (1.07% yield). Reinvesting these dividends through a DRIP can significantly boost long-term returns — over 20+ years, dividend compounding can account for 30–50% of total returns for dividend-paying stocks.

Q4Did ZGN beat the S&P 500?

Yes, Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) outperformed the S&P 500 by 35.21 percentage points over the past year. ZGN delivered a total return of 65.58%, compared to the S&P 500's 30.37%. This 35.21pp alpha means investors in ZGN earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.

Q5What is ZGN's worst drawdown?

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN) experienced a maximum drawdown of -21.14% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2026-01-15 to its trough on 2026-01-30. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2026-02-13. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.

Q6What is ZGN's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 26.9% (2.4% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $12,686. Over 20 years: 26.9% total return (1.2% CAGR) — $10,000 → $12,686. Over 30 years: 26.9% total return (0.8% CAGR) — $10,000 → $12,686. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was ZGN's best and worst year?

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V.'s best calendar year was 2025 with a total return of 29.9%. Its worst year was 2024 with a total return of -25.8%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 55.7 percentage points.

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