Dow Jones in 1926

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% in 1926, from 156.66 at the end of 1925 to 157.20. Its highest close was 166.64 on Aug 14 — a record that stood until April 21, 1927, and its lowest 135.20 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.7% on Oct 15 and the biggest rise +4.4% on Mar 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 1.5%.

Change in 1926

+0.3%

156.66 → 157.20

High

166.64

Aug 14

Low

135.20

Mar 30

After inflation

+1.5%

US CPI

Up days

167 of 299

longest run 8 up, 8 down

Record highs

closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1926

Numbers mark the events below

Key Events in 1926

What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

1
Wednesday, February 3 From the data

sets the first of 9 record closing highs this year, at 159.40.
2
Friday, February 26

The Revenue Act of 1926 is signed, cutting income and estate taxes. Source

Dow Jones: −1.2% that day · −6.5% a month later
3
Thursday, March 4 From the data

Biggest one-day rise of the year: +4.4%.
4
Tuesday, May 4

A general strike begins in the United Kingdom. Source

Dow Jones: +0.6% that day · +1.4% a month later
5
Saturday, August 14 From the data

Last record close of the year: 166.64.
6
Saturday, September 18

The Great Miami Hurricane strikes Miami, Florida. Source

Dow Jones: +0.7% that day · −3.8% a month later
7
Friday, October 15 From the data

Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.7%.

Biggest days of 1926

Best days		Worst days
Mar 4	+4.4%	Oct 15	−2.7%
Mar 31	+3.9%	Mar 2	−2.5%
Oct 21	+1.8%	Mar 29	−2.5%
Apr 21	+1.8%	Mar 24	−2.5%
Apr 13	+1.7%	Apr 12	−2.4%

Volatility: 14.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

Month	Close	Change	High	Low
Jan	157.44	+0.5%	159.10	153.20
Feb	154.45	−1.9%	162.31	154.45
Mar	140.46	−9.1%	153.13	135.20
Apr	143.71	+2.3%	144.83	136.27
May	143.43	−0.2%	143.43	137.16
Jun	153.04	+6.7%	154.03	142.30
Jul	160.47	+4.9%	160.58	153.01
Aug	162.51	+1.3%	166.64	160.41
Sep	158.19	−2.7%	166.10	156.26
Oct	150.38	−4.9%	159.69	145.66
Nov	156.55	+4.1%	157.37	150.51
Dec	157.20	+0.4%	161.86	156.65

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Dow Jones in 1926: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1926?

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1926?

Highest: 166.64 on August 14, 1926. Lowest: 135.20 on March 30, 1926. It closed higher on 167 of 299 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on February 26, 1926?

The Revenue Act of 1926 is signed, cutting income and estate taxes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2% that day, and was −6.5% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1926?

Yes — 9 record closing highs, the last at 166.64 on August 14, 1926.

Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.