The stock market on September 26, 1985
September 26, 1985, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.35% to close at 181.29. Of 5,714 US stocks that traded, 1,258 rose and 2,169 fell.
The S&P 500+0.35%closed at 181.29
How big a move#15,438of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,250price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,258of 5,714; 2,169 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Lumber Co | +13.8% |
| Gould Inc (GLD) | +12.2% |
| Richardson-Vicks Inc (RVI) | +11.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| FedEx (FDX) | -4.8% |
| Shared Medical Systems (SMS) | -4.3% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 25, 1985 · Every September 26 · September 30, 1985 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.