S&P 500 in August 2026
The S&P 500 ended August 2026 at 7,686.14 on August 31, 2026, up 2.62% from 7,489.72 at the end of July 2026. Its highest close of the month was 7,798.99 on August 13, 2026, its lowest 7,600.50 on August 3, 2026.
the month
- 7,686.14Month closeAugust 31, 2026
- +196.42 (+2.62%)Month changefrom 7,489.72
- 7,798.99Highest closeAugust 13, 2026
- 7,600.50Lowest closeAugust 3, 2026
Every close of August 2026
21 sessions, newest first.
S&P 500, month by month
| Month | Last close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026so far | 7,520.93 | −59.14 (−0.78%) |
| October 2026 | 7,580.07 | −71.47 (−0.93%) |
| September 2026 | 7,651.54 | −34.60 (−0.45%) |
| August 2026 | 7,686.14 | +196.42 (+2.62%) |
| July 2026 | 7,489.72 | −9.64 (−0.13%) |
| June 2026 | 7,499.36 | −80.70 (−1.06%) |
| May 2026 | 7,580.06 | +371.05 (+5.15%) |
| April 2026 | 7,209.01 | +680.49 (+10.42%) |
| March 2026 | 6,528.52 | −350.36 (−5.09%) |
| February 2026 | 6,878.88 | −60.15 (−0.87%) |
| January 2026 | 6,939.03 | +93.53 (+1.37%) |
| December 2025 | 6,845.50 | −3.59 (−0.05%) |
| November 2025 | 6,849.09 | +8.89 (+0.13%) |
S&P 500 in August 2026: what people ask
What was the S&P 500 at the end of August 2026?
It closed at 7,686.14 on Monday, August 31, 2026, up 2.62% from 7,489.72 at the end of July 2026.
What was the highest S&P 500 in August 2026?
Its highest close of August 2026 was 7,798.99 on Thursday, August 13, 2026; its lowest was 7,600.50 on August 3, 2026, over 21 sessions.
Source: S&P 500 index (^GSPC), daily closes. Daily closes; a month's change runs from the previous month's last close. Not investment advice. S&P 500 today