best performing sectors from 1968 to 1982

McDonald’s (MCD) had the highest return between 1968 and 1982 by a US stock, returning 2,218%.

ASSETYEARS% RETURN
McDonald’s (MCD)
1968-1982
2,218.02%
Walmart Inc Common Stock (WMT)
1968-1982
1,230.7%
PulteGroup (PHM)
1968-1982
1,205.97%
CACI International (CACI)
1968-1982
1,113.59%
HP (HPQ)
1968-1982
866.34%
Home Depot (HD)
1968-1982
798.8%
Service Corporation International (SCI)
1968-1982
691.58%
Sysco (SYY)
1968-1982
667.87%
Revvity (RVTY)
1968-1982
666.1%
Graham (GHC)
1968-1982
662.06%
Avnet (AVT)
1968-1982
659.47%
Trinity Industries (TRN)
1968-1982
638.73%
Kroger (KR)
1968-1982
595.17%
Allient (ALNT)
1968-1982
522.85%
BP PLC ADR (BP)
1968-1982
494.85%
WD-40 (WDFC)
1968-1982
494.72%
S&P Global (SPGI)
1968-1982
484.45%
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
1968-1982
469.98%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
1968-1982
463.99%
Suncor Energy (SU)
1968-1982
443.59%
Espey Mfg & Electronics (ESP)
1968-1982
443.21%
Tutor Perini (TPC)
1968-1982
410%
Essential Utilities (WTRG)
1968-1982
408.64%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
1968-1982
389.67%
Walt Disney (DIS)
1968-1982
369.88%