best performing stocks may 1980

Southwest Airlines (LUV) had the highest return in May 1980 by a US stock, returning 28.8%.

ASSET MONTH % RETURN
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
May 1980
28.83%
PulteGroup (PHM)
May 1980
28%
Lennar (LEN)
May 1980
27.16%
Wendy’s (WEN)
May 1980
23.42%
United-Guardian (UG)
May 1980
21.22%
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
May 1980
20%
Analog Devices (ADI)
May 1980
20%
Dominari (DOMH)
May 1980
19.93%
NACCO Industries (NC)
May 1980
19.6%
Viatris (VTRS)
May 1980
19.37%
Sturm Ruger (RGR)
May 1980
17.4%
La-Z-Boy (LZB)
May 1980
17.2%
Western Digital (WDC)
May 1980
16.66%
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
May 1980
16.13%
Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)
May 1980
15.91%
Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
May 1980
15.83%
PrimeEnergy (PNRG)
May 1980
15.63%
Molson Coors Brewing (TAP)
May 1980
15.22%
Matson (MATX)
May 1980
14.53%
National Presto Industries (NPK)
May 1980
14.47%
Union Pacific (UNP)
May 1980
14.38%
Avnet (AVT)
May 1980
13.83%
Gap (GAP)
May 1980
13.24%
Genuine Parts (GPC)
May 1980
12.97%
Kirby (KEX)
May 1980
12.68%