The Global Biomedical Sensor Market is projected to grow from USD 10.79 Billion in 2024 to USD 20.95 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 15.87%. Growth is driven by increasing adoption of wearable health devices, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and technological advancements in sensor miniaturization. However, stringent regulatory frameworks, high development costs, and data privacy concerns remain key challenges. North America dominates the market, while Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region.
Medtronic plc (MDT)
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, transcatheter heart valves, stents, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, ablation laser therapy, and surgical tools. The company primarily markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Medtronic plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Medtronic plc (MDT) has returned -9.80% so far this year and 6.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MDT has achieved an annualized return of 1.33%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
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Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Medtronic plc (MDT) 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 | 7.21% | -5.05% | -10.77% | 0.06% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 13.00% | 1.94% | -3.03% | -4.54% | -1.45% | 5.79% | 3.93% | 3.57% | 2.92% | -4.68% | 16.19% | -8.51% |
| 2024 | 6.61% | -4.58% | 4.47% | -7.60% | 1.73% | -3.44% | 2.45% | 9.78% | 1.99% | -1.11% | -3.66% | -7.30% |
| 2023 | 7.34% | -1.43% | -2.16% | 13.19% | -8.88% | 6.35% | 0.24% | -6.64% | -4.57% | -9.42% | 12.41% | 4.16% |
| 2022 | 0.34% | 1.25% | 6.07% | -6.28% | -4.77% | -10.50% | 3.07% | -4.26% | -7.96% | 7.17% | -9.63% | -2.00% |
| 2021 | -5.01% | 3.83% | 0.11% | 10.54% | -3.92% | -3.08% | 5.50% | 1.46% | -6.57% | -4.87% | -11.19% | -4.89% |
| 2020 | 0.86% | -13.18% | -11.27% | 12.08% | 1.63% | -6.17% | 5.12% | 10.86% | -2.28% | -2.81% | 10.61% | 2.23% |
| 2019 | -1.27% | 1.83% | -0.11% | -3.08% | 4.23% | 4.97% | 3.71% | 5.92% | 1.29% | 0.06% | 2.01% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 4.54% | -6.43% | 0.54% | 0.43% | 8.44% | -1.43% | 6.93% | 7.17% | 1.86% | -9.02% | 8.21% | -7.18% |
| 2017 | 8.21% | 7.48% | -0.92% | 2.77% | 1.53% | 4.89% | -5.44% | -4.15% | -3.63% | 3.15% | 2.13% | -2.07% |
| 2016 | 6.16% | 1.99% | 8.31% | 0.87% | -0.43% | -0.79% | -4.63% | -10.99% | -2.44% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Medtronic plc (MDT) 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 MDT compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Medtronic plc volatility is 1.17%, 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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 91.68B | 89.98B | 90.95B | 90.98B | 93.08B | 90.69B | 89.69B | 91.39B | 99.82B | 99.78B | 106.69B | 37.94B | 34.84B | 33.08B | 30.42B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 48.02B | 50.21B | 51.48B | 52.55B | 51.43B | 50.74B | 50.09B | 50.72B | 50.29B | 52.06B | 53.23B | 19.44B | 18.67B | 17.11B | 15.97B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 232.00M | 206.00M | 182.00M | 171.00M | 174.00M | 135.00M | 121.00M | 102.00M | 122.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 48.26B | 50.42B | 51.67B | 52.72B | 51.60B | 50.87B | 50.21B | 50.82B | 50.42B | 52.06B | 53.23B | 19.44B | 18.67B | 17.11B | 15.97B |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.61B |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.13B |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 30.55B | 28.77B | 30.23B | 25.87B | 32.97B | 29.45B | 31.01B | 30.49B | 35.18B | 40.55B | 44.28B | 12.94B | 12.28B | 10.11B | 9.74B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 10.43B | 8.38B | 6.39B | 10.12B | 6.40B | 8.37B | 6.52B | 8.46B | 12.49B | 5.46B | 7.56B | 4.82B | 3.27B | 5.29B | 4.20B |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 2.45B | 2.41B | 2.66B | 2.28B | 2.11B | 2.00B | 1.95B | 1.63B | 1.73B | 1.71B | 1.61B | 742.00M | 622.00M | 565.00M | 511.00M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 12.88B | 10.79B | 9.05B | 12.39B | 8.51B | 10.37B | 8.47B | 10.08B | 14.22B | 7.17B | 9.17B | 5.56B | 3.89B | 5.86B | 4.71B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 43.42B | 39.56B | 39.28B | 38.26B | 41.48B | 39.82B | 39.48B | 40.57B | 49.40B | 47.72B | 53.46B | 18.50B | 16.17B | 15.97B | 14.46B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 49.36B | 48.69B | 48.86B | 46.91B | 47.57B | 44.77B | 42.49B | 42.09B | 47.18B | 44.44B | 43.04B | 12.06B | 11.89B | 18.45B | 16.02B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 11.67B | 13.23B | 14.84B | 15.60B | 17.74B | 19.06B | 20.56B | 21.72B | 23.41B | 26.90B | 28.10B | 2.29B | 2.67B | 2.65B | 2.78B |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 6.84B | 6.13B | 5.57B | 5.41B | 5.22B | 4.83B | 4.68B | 4.60B | 4.36B | 4.84B | 4.70B | 2.39B | 2.49B | 2.47B | 2.51B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 67.87B | 68.05B | 69.27B | 67.92B | 70.54B | 68.66B | 67.73B | 68.41B | 74.94B | 76.18B | 75.84B | 16.73B | 17.05B | 23.57B | 21.31B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 18.34B | 16.72B | 16.38B | 18.44B | 18.24B | 17.80B | 18.21B | 19.40B | 21.54B | 20.13B | 27.38B | 19.49B | 16.08B | 7.72B | 3.60B |
| Inventory (USD) | 5.48B | 5.22B | 5.29B | 4.62B | 4.31B | 4.23B | 3.75B | 3.58B | 3.34B | 3.47B | 3.46B | 1.73B | 1.71B | 1.80B | 1.70B |
| Accounts Receivable (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.82B |
| Current Assets (USD) | 23.81B | 21.94B | 21.68B | 23.06B | 22.55B | 22.03B | 21.97B | 22.98B | 24.87B | 23.60B | 30.84B | 21.21B | 17.79B | 9.52B | 9.12B |
| Assets (USD) | 91.68B | 89.98B | 90.95B | 90.98B | 93.08B | 90.69B | 89.69B | 91.39B | 99.82B | 99.78B | 106.69B | 37.94B | 34.84B | 33.08B | 30.42B |
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