best performing big cap stocks 1969-1982

McDonald’s (MCD) had the highest return between 1969 and 1982 by a US stock, returning 2,982.1%.

ASSET YEARS % RETURN
McDonald’s (MCD)
1969-1982
2,982.14%
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)
1969-1982
1,320.45%
Walmart (WMT)
1969-1982
1,230.7%
PulteGroup (PHM)
1969-1982
1,205.97%
CACI International (CACI)
1969-1982
1,113.59%
Home Depot (HD)
1969-1982
799.4%
HP (HPQ)
1969-1982
733.99%
Service Corporation International (SCI)
1969-1982
691.58%
Sysco (SYY)
1969-1982
667.87%
Revvity (RVTY)
1969-1982
666.07%
Graham (GHC)
1969-1982
662.06%
Avnet (AVT)
1969-1982
659.48%
Trinity Industries (TRN)
1969-1982
638.05%
Allient (ALNT)
1969-1982
522.8%
WD-40 (WDFC)
1969-1982
494.69%
BP PLC ADR (BP)
1969-1982
486.77%
S&P Global (SPGI)
1969-1982
484.54%
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
1969-1982
470.03%
Carlisle Companies (CSL)
1969-1982
463.97%
Espey Mfg & Electronics (ESP)
1969-1982
443.21%
Suncor Energy (SU)
1969-1982
441.77%
Target (TGT)
1969-1982
437.76%
Tutor Perini (TPC)
1969-1982
410%
Essential Utilities (WTRG)
1969-1982
408.64%
Kroger (KR)
1969-1982
370.77%