S&P 500 Index
: 7736.52 (As of 2026-08-04) NEW
S&P 500 Index is currently 7736.52, 90.3% above its long-term average of 4066.3. Historically, S&P 500 Index has ranged from 38.98 to 7644.59.
Basic Info
The S&P 500 is regarded as a gauge of the large cap U.S. equities market. The index includes 500 top companies in top industries of the U.S. economy, which are publicly held on either the NYSE or NASDAQ and covers 75% of U.S. equities. Since this is a price index and not a total return index, the S&P 500 index here does not contain dividends. The index is market cap weighted. Updated daily, not seasonally adjusted.
S&P 500 Index was 7736.52 as of 2026-08-04, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. Historically, S&P 500 Index reached a record high of 7644.59 and a record low of 38.98, the median value is 389.17. Typical value range is from 2 to 5. The Year-Over-Year growth is 20.77%. GuruFocus provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for S&P 500 Index - last updated on 2026-08-04.
| Category | Market Trend |
| Region | USA |
| Source | S&P Dow Jones Indices |
Stats
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Value | 7736.52 | ||
| Latest Period | 2026-08-04 | ||
| Long Term Average | 4,066.30 | ||
| Average Annualized Growth Rate | +7.63% | ||
| Value from The Previous Market Day | 7600.5 | ||
| Change from The Previous Market Day | +1.79% | ||
| Value from 1 year ago | 6329.94 | ||
| Change from 1 year ago | +22.22% | ||
| Frequency | Daily | ||
| Unit | Index | ||
| Download Source | source link |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current S&P 500 Index?
S&P 500 Index is 7736.52 as of 2026-08-04. Data sourced from S&P Dow Jones Indices.
What is the historical range of S&P 500 Index?
Over its full recorded history, S&P 500 Index has ranged from a low of 38.98 to a high of 7644.59. The median value is 389.17.
How has S&P 500 Index changed in the past year?
S&P 500 Index has increased by 20.77% over the past year.
What is the long-term average for S&P 500 Index?
The long-term average for S&P 500 Index is 4066.3. The current value of 7736.52 is above this historical average.
Where does the data for S&P 500 Index come from?
S&P 500 Index data is sourced from S&P Dow Jones Indices. GuruFocus aggregates and updates this indicator on a daily basis.
Is S&P 500 Index currently above or below its long-term average?
S&P 500 Index is at 7736.52, which is 90.3% above its long-term average of 4066.3 over a historical range of 38.98 to 7644.59. Compare this reading against the historical chart above to see how the current value relates to past cycles.
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