If you'd invested in Dropbox (DBX): performance and returns
Looking for Dropbox's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Dropbox have returned?
This calculator shows how much Dropbox stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dropbox
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $916 | -8% |
| 3 years ago | $1,227 | +23% |
| 5 years ago | $1,238 | +24% |
| since inception (2018) | $965 | -4% |
Return by year (Dropbox)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +2% | $1,020 (+2%) |
| 2025 | -10% | $916 (-8%) |
| 2024 | +2% | $932 (-7%) |
| 2023 | +32% | $1,227 (+23%) |
| 2022 | -9% | $1,119 (+12%) |
| 2021 | +11% | $1,238 (+24%) |
| 2020 | +23% | $1,526 (+53%) |
| 2019 | -15% | $1,291 (+29%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DBX return?
$1,000 invested in Dropbox 5 years ago would be worth $1,238 today, i.e. +4%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DBX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+32%). Worst year: 2019 (-15%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DBX since inception be worth?
Since 2018, $1,000 would have become $965 (-4%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Dropbox's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Dropbox pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Dropbox's average annual return (ROI)?
Dropbox's return on investment is about +4%/yr over 5 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.