Smith & Nephew plc (SNN)

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Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) is down 9.1% since the beginning of the year. At $29 per share, SNN is trading 24.2% below its 52-week high of $39. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SNN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $777.

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) has returned -9.07% so far this year and 4.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SNN has returned 1.25% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 1999, SNN's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jun 2000 with a return of +30.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SNN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.

Smith & Nephew plc has an annualized alpha of 6.22%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 1999.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (67.84%) than losses (60.78%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.65 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.20 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.20 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.

SNN 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.

Smith & Nephew plc provided a 2.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.78 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Smith & Nephew plc. 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 Smith & Nephew plc. 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 Smith & Nephew plc was 55.20%, occurring on Dec 24, 2008. Recovery took 1188 trading sessions.

The current Smith & Nephew plc drawdown is 32.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Smith & Nephew plc 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 Smith & Nephew plc 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.