best performing stocks in 1969 to 1982

McDonald’s (MCD) had the highest return between 1969 and 1982 by a US stock, returning 2,983.1%.

ASSETYEARS% RETURN
McDonald’s (MCD)
1969-1982
2,983.13%
Hasbro (HAS)
1969-1982
2,464.94%
Frequency Electronics (FEIM)
1969-1982
1,567.23%
Walmart (WMT)
1969-1982
1,225.44%
PulteGroup (PHM)
1969-1982
1,205.68%
CACI International (CACI)
1969-1982
1,113.59%
Altria (MO)
1969-1982
952.59%
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
1969-1982
833.16%
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
1969-1982
802.33%
Home Depot (HD)
1969-1982
798.19%
HP (HPQ)
1969-1982
733.44%
Service Corporation International (SCI)
1969-1982
691.6%
Sysco (SYY)
1969-1982
667.58%
Revvity (RVTY)
1969-1982
666.12%
Graham (GHC)
1969-1982
662.06%
Avnet (AVT)
1969-1982
659.43%
Trinity Industries (TRN)
1969-1982
638.68%
Allient (ALNT)
1969-1982
522.84%
WD-40 (WDFC)
1969-1982
494.8%
BP PLC ADR (BP)
1969-1982
486.63%
S&P Global (SPGI)
1969-1982
484.41%
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
1969-1982
470.01%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
1969-1982
463.85%
Suncor Energy (SU)
1969-1982
446.75%
Espey Mfg & Electronics (ESP)
1969-1982
443.04%