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GSK plc (GSK.L)

Health Care · Drug Manufacturers - General · Europe

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Price in GBP, last 5 years

Last price
£18.98 (Oct 22, 2026)
1-year return
+14.9%
3-year annual return
+9.1%
5-year annual return
+5.9%
1-year volatility
25.1%
Max drawdown (5Y)
-30.6%
Market cap (approx.)
US$101.6B
History available
since Jan 2, 2014

About GSK plc

GSK plc (GSK.L) is a stock from the United Kingdom that trades on London Stock Exchange in GBP. It operates in the health care sector, Drug Manufacturers - General industry. It's part of the FTSE 100.

Over the last year its price rose 14.9% in GBP, with annual volatility of 25%: a moderately volatile asset. Its worst drop over the last five years was 30.6% from a peak.

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