S&P 500 in 2026 (so far)
The S&P 500 has risen 13.3% so far in 2026, from 6,845.50 at the end of 2025 to 7,757.17 on October 21, 2026. Its highest close was 7,818.93 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 6,343.72 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +2.9% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 9.6%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2026
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2026
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, January 6 From the datasets the first of 28 record closing highs this year, at 6,944.82.
- 2
Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceS&P 500: 0.0% next trading day (Mar 2) · −7.8% a month later
- 3
Tuesday, March 31 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.9%.
- 4
Wednesday, April 15 From the datacloses above 7,000 for the first time (7,022.95).
- 5
Friday, June 5 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.6%.
- 6
Tuesday, October 6 From the dataLast record close of the year: 7,818.93.
Biggest days of 2026
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | +2.9% | Jun 5 | −2.6% |
| Apr 8 | +2.5% | Jan 20 | −2.1% |
| Feb 6 | +2.0% | Mar 26 | −1.7% |
| Aug 4 | +1.8% | Mar 27 | −1.7% |
| Jun 11 | +1.8% | Jun 10 | −1.6% |
Volatility: 12.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6,939.03 | +1.4% |
| Feb | 6,878.88 | −0.9% |
| Mar | 6,528.52 | −5.1% |
| Apr | 7,209.01 | +10.4% |
| May | 7,580.06 | +5.1% |
| Jun | 7,499.36 | −1.1% |
| Jul | 7,489.72 | −0.1% |
| Aug | 7,686.14 | +2.6% |
| Sep | 7,651.54 | −0.5% |
| Oct | 7,757.17 | +1.4% |
Other Markets in 2026
Change over the calendar year so far.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +13.3% | 7,757.17 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2026 | +10.0% | 52,856.09 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2026 | +14.9% | 26,702.86 |
| Russell 2000 in 2026 | +12.1% | 2,781.02 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2026 | +27.3% | 64,075.42 |
| Gold in 2026 | −4.6% | $4,141.10 |
| Silver in 2026 | −17.8% | $57.67 |
| WTI crude oil in 2026 | +70.6% | $97.96 |
| Brent crude oil in 2026 | +80.8% | $110.01 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2026 | +0.98 pp | 5.15% |
S&P 500 in 2026: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise so far in 2026?
The S&P 500 has risen 13.3% so far in 2026, from 6,845.50 at the end of 2025 to 7,757.17 on October 21, 2026. Its highest close was 7,818.93 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 6,343.72 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +2.9% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 9.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 so far in 2026?
Highest: 7,818.93 on October 6, 2026. Lowest: 6,343.72 on March 30, 2026. It closed higher on 105 of 202 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on February 28, 2026?
United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The S&P 500 rose 0.0% on the next trading day (March 2, 2026), and was −7.8% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high so far in 2026?
Yes — 28 record closing highs, the last at 7,818.93 on October 6, 2026.
Data: Daily closes since 1950 (price index, excluding dividends). 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.