FrançaisWhat if you had invested in Protolabs (PRLB)?
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,969 | +97% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $3,015 | +202% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $502 | -50% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $1,209 | +21% |
| since 2012 | $2,258 | +126% |
Performance and « what if you had invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +52% | $1,522 (+52%) |
| 2025 | +29% | $1,969 (+97%) |
| 2024 | +0% | $1,976 (+98%) |
| 2023 | +53% | $3,015 (+202%) |
| 2022 | -50% | $1,499 (+50%) |
| 2021 | -67% | $502 (-50%) |
| 2020 | +51% | $758 (-24%) |
| 2019 | -10% | $683 (-32%) |
| 2018 | +10% | $747 (-25%) |
| 2017 | +101% | $1,499 (+50%) |
| 2016 | -19% | $1,209 (+21%) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much would I have made investing in Protolabs?
$1000 invested in Protolabs 5 years ago would be worth $502 today, and $1,209 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
What was Protolabs's return in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +0%. 2025: +29%. 2026: +52%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Protolabs's average annual return?
Over 10 years, Protolabs's average annual return (CAGR) is about 2% per year, and -13%/yr over 5 years.
What was Protolabs's best and worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+101%). Worst year: 2021 (-67%).
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000) in Protolabs?
It's proportional — just multiply. Over 5 years, $1,000 invested in Protolabs is worth $502, so $100 would be worth a tenth, $5,000 five times more, and $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator at the top of the page for your exact amount and chosen year.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.