Glaukos Corporation (GKOS)

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

Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) has returned -4.65% so far this year and 9.39% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GKOS has achieved an annualized return of 20.17%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2015, GKOS's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Aug 2018 with a return of +64.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2021 at -39.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, GKOS closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 29, 2018 with a return of +40.3%, while the worst single day was Feb 28, 2020 at -28.5%.

Glaukos Corporation has an annualized alpha of 11.81%, beta of 1.20, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2015.

• This stock captured 138.34% of S&P 500 Index gains and 131.11% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.17 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.

GKOS ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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

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 Glaukos 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 Glaukos Corporation was 69.57%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 206 trading sessions.

The current Glaukos Corporation drawdown is 33.22%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Glaukos 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 Glaukos Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Devices industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.