Dow Inc. (DOW) returns
Dow returns over 5 years
$1,000 invested in Dow five years ago was worth $813.75 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of -4.0% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $1,760.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +26.0% | — | $1,260 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | +16.6% | — | $1,166 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +53.4% | — | $1,534 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +52.9% | — | $1,529 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | -14.8% | -5.2% | $852.36 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | -18.6% | -4.0% | $813.75 | +76.0% |
Dow return by calendar year
| Year | DOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +53.4% | +11.7% | +41.7% |
| 2025 | -37.4% | +17.7% | -55.1% |
| 2024 | -22.8% | +24.9% | -47.7% |
| 2023 | +14.7% | +26.2% | -11.5% |
| 2022 | -6.7% | -18.2% | +11.5% |
| 2021 | +6.9% | +28.7% | -21.9% |
| 2020 | +8.0% | +18.4% | -10.4% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: DOW financials · DOW valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.