The stock market on September 24, 1987
September 24, 1987, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 319.72. Of 6,379 US stocks that traded, 1,940 rose and 1,892 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 319.72
How big a move#13,229of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,410price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,940of 6,379; 1,892 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +7.8% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | +5.2% |
| Centerior Energy (CX) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | -8.8% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -7.9% |
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ September 23, 1987 · Every September 24 · September 25, 1987 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.