Deluxe Corporation (DLX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Deluxe Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Deluxe Corporation (DLX) has returned 24.68% so far this year and 85.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DLX has returned -4.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 1987, DLX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +50.6%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -31.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, DLX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2008 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst single day was Jul 31, 2008 at -26.1%.

Deluxe Corporation has an annualized alpha of 0.26%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 24, 1987.

• This stock participated in 117.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.13% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DLX ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Deluxe Corporation (DLX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Deluxe Corporation provided a 4.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 18 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Deluxe Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Deluxe Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Deluxe Corporation was 84.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 975 trading sessions.

The current Deluxe Corporation drawdown is 48.80%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Deluxe Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Deluxe Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.