best performing stocks in 1969 to 1982

McDonald’s (MCD) had the highest return between 1969 and 1982 by a US stock, returning 3,000%.

ASSETYEARS% RETURN
McDonald’s (MCD)
1969-1982
3,000%
Walmart Inc Common Stock (WMT)
1969-1982
1,239.82%
PulteGroup (PHM)
1969-1982
1,205.35%
CACI International (CACI)
1969-1982
1,113.59%
Altria (MO)
1969-1982
953.73%
Home Depot (HD)
1969-1982
798.8%
HP (HPQ)
1969-1982
733.65%
Service Corporation International (SCI)
1969-1982
691.59%
Sysco (SYY)
1969-1982
667.82%
Revvity (RVTY)
1969-1982
666.1%
Graham (GHC)
1969-1982
662.06%
Avnet (AVT)
1969-1982
659.47%
Trinity Industries (TRN)
1969-1982
638.73%
Allient (ALNT)
1969-1982
522.85%
WD-40 (WDFC)
1969-1982
494.72%
BP PLC ADR (BP)
1969-1982
486.69%
S&P Global (SPGI)
1969-1982
484.45%
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
1969-1982
469.98%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
1969-1982
463.99%
Suncor Energy (SU)
1969-1982
443.59%
Espey Mfg & Electronics (ESP)
1969-1982
443.12%
Tutor Perini (TPC)
1969-1982
410%
Essential Utilities (WTRG)
1969-1982
408.38%
Kroger (KR)
1969-1982
370.69%
Jefferies Financial (JEF)
1969-1982
362.33%