Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD)

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

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has returned 29.57% so far this year and 95.40% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GLDD has achieved an annualized return of 14.90%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2006, GLDD's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +55.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -40.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, GLDD closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 12, 2009 with a return of +28.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 23, 2010 at -24.1%.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.01%, beta of 1.12, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 2006.

• This stock captured 156.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and 150.19% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.22 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.

GLDD ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation was 80.76%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 963 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.