The stock market on May 19, 1987
May 19, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.45% to close at 279.62. Of 6,176 US stocks that traded, 1,196 rose and 2,904 fell.
The S&P 500-2.45%closed at 279.62
How big a move#1,084of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,755price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,196of 6,176; 2,904 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +3.6% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +3.6% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Abbott Laboratories (ABT) | -7.3% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -7.0% |
| Johnson Controls (JCI) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 18, 1987 · Every May 19 · May 20, 1987 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.