Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO)

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

Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) has returned 18.47% so far this year and 68.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VECO has returned 5.62% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 29, 1994, VECO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +62.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -51.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, VECO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 28, 2009 with a return of +37.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 6, 2000 at -34.1%.

Veeco Instruments Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.03%, beta of 1.53, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 1994.

• This stock participated in 162.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 159.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• 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.

VECO ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% 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 Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) 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 Veeco Instruments Inc.. 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 Veeco Instruments Inc. was 96.68%, occurring on Nov 18, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Veeco Instruments Inc. drawdown is 70.68%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Veeco Instruments Inc. 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 Veeco Instruments Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.