If you'd invested in Mercury General (MCY): performance and returns
Looking for Mercury General'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 Mercury General have returned?
This calculator shows how much Mercury General 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 Mercury General
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,163 | +116% |
| 3 years ago | $3,017 | +202% |
| 5 years ago | $2,033 | +103% |
| 10 years ago | $2,321 | +132% |
| since inception (1985) | $17,597 | +1660% |
Return by year (Mercury General)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +23% | $1,231 (+23%) |
| 2025 | +76% | $2,163 (+116%) |
| 2024 | +24% | $2,691 (+169%) |
| 2023 | +12% | $3,017 (+202%) |
| 2022 | -35% | $1,972 (+97%) |
| 2021 | +3% | $2,033 (+103%) |
| 2020 | +8% | $2,196 (+120%) |
| 2019 | -5% | $2,085 (+108%) |
| 2018 | +6% | $2,202 (+120%) |
| 2017 | -23% | $1,704 (+70%) |
| 2016 | +36% | $2,321 (+132%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MCY return?
$1,000 invested in Mercury General 10 years ago would be worth $2,321 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MCY's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+76%). Worst year: 2022 (-35%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MCY since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $17,597 (+1660%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Mercury General's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Mercury General pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Mercury General's average annual return (ROI)?
Mercury General's return on investment is about +9%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.