best performing stocks from nyse in 1979 to 1981

Frequency Electronics (FEIM) had the highest return between 1979 and 1981 by a US stock, returning 1,273%.

ASSETYEARS% RETURN
Frequency Electronics (FEIM)
1979-1981
1,273.02%
Spectrum Brands (SPB)
1979-1981
468.31%
Espey Mfg & Electronics (ESP)
1979-1981
466.52%
Apogee Enterprises (APOG)
1979-1981
444.54%
McDonald’s (MCD)
1979-1981
420.22%
Transcat (TRNS)
1979-1981
388.8%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
1979-1981
381.7%
FedEx (FDX)
1979-1981
376.21%
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)
1979-1981
330.89%
Kirby (KEX)
1979-1981
330.55%
Service Corporation International (SCI)
1979-1981
319.11%
Walmart (WMT)
1979-1981
283.73%
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
1979-1981
262.17%
Western Digital (WDC)
1979-1981
253.37%
Trinity Industries (TRN)
1979-1981
253.25%
Essential Utilities (WTRG)
1979-1981
248.51%
Sysco (SYY)
1979-1981
227.41%
Avnet (AVT)
1979-1981
224.73%
Koss (KOSS)
1979-1981
212.44%
Ducommun (DCO)
1979-1981
211.34%
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
1979-1981
206.23%
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST)
1979-1981
203.92%
Tutor Perini (TPC)
1979-1981
202.5%
Revvity (RVTY)
1979-1981
174.77%
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
1979-1981
165.43%