The stock market on September 18, 1987
September 18, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.02% to close at 314.86. Of 6,363 US stocks that traded, 1,942 rose and 2,015 fell.
The S&P 500-0.02%closed at 314.86
How big a move#24,028of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,447price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,942of 6,363; 2,015 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Target (TGT) | +9.7% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +8.9% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | -15.4% |
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | -7.6% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 17, 1987 · Every September 18 · September 21, 1987 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.