Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter aortic valves, and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve technologies. The firm derives about 60% of its total sales from outside the US.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Edwards Lifesciences Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) has returned -5.16% so far this year and 19.23% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, EW has achieved an annualized return of 9.05%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
EW
1M-4.01%
6M5.08%
YTD-5.16%
1Y19.23%
5Y-1.12%
10Y9.05%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-4.80%
6.18%
-6.53%
0.06%
2025
-2.50%
0.13%
0.44%
4.59%
3.55%
0.93%
2.07%
2.94%
-3.69%
5.99%
3.91%
-1.56%
2024
3.67%
8.40%
13.22%
-11.55%
3.32%
4.48%
-30.18%
10.96%
-5.34%
1.41%
6.24%
5.35%
2023
0.91%
1.68%
3.31%
6.89%
-3.76%
12.22%
-12.34%
-6.17%
-10.24%
-7.46%
6.63%
13.03%
2022
-15.39%
2.54%
4.78%
-11.48%
-4.61%
-6.00%
5.92%
-9.73%
-7.57%
-13.41%
5.30%
-4.35%
2021
-9.75%
-0.53%
-0.42%
13.74%
0.05%
7.12%
8.37%
4.23%
-3.65%
5.74%
-10.88%
19.50%
2020
-4.41%
-6.68%
-8.88%
20.27%
4.52%
-8.22%
13.51%
9.24%
-6.19%
-10.81%
14.74%
7.89%
2019
12.18%
1.04%
12.01%
-8.56%
-3.20%
8.83%
14.04%
4.00%
9.23%
2.16%
-4.98%
2018
13.34%
5.68%
4.40%
-8.53%
6.52%
5.36%
-1.66%
1.11%
20.52%
-15.54%
8.89%
-6.64%
2017
2.60%
-2.56%
-0.51%
16.70%
4.69%
2.34%
-2.88%
-1.91%
-3.94%
-6.54%
14.49%
-3.87%
2016
20.67%
-7.70%
1.21%
14.71%
0.54%
4.38%
-20.64%
-13.25%
13.16%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of EW compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Edwards Lifesciences Corp volatility is 1.69%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
13.70B
9.36B
8.29B
8.50B
7.24B
6.49B
5.32B
5.70B
4.51B
4.06B
3.52B
2.72B
2.22B
1.98B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
10.34B
6.65B
5.81B
5.84B
4.57B
4.15B
3.14B
2.96B
2.62B
2.50B
2.19B
1.56B
1.48B
1.34B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by directors and officers of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, encouraging shareholders to contact them for more information.
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Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by directors and officers of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, encouraging shareholders to contact them for more information.
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The law firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties, which suggests potential misconduct or legal issues within the company's leadership, indicating a negative sentiment
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by directors and officers of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, encouraging shareholders to contact them for more information.
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The law firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties, which suggests potential misconduct or legal issues within the company's leadership, indicating a negative sentiment