About Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK)
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
ALK trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $35.71
- Market Cap
- $3.99B
- 52-Week High
- $60.63
- 52-Week Low
- $32.33
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
$1,000 Invested in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK)
How much would $1,000 invested in ALK be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ALK 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in 2025 would be worth $877 as of November 2026, representing a -12.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ALK 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in 2023 would be worth $1,124 as of November 2026, representing a +12.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ALK 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in 2021 would be worth $662 as of November 2026, representing a -33.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ALK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in 2016 would be worth $512 as of November 2026, representing a -48.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ALK at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) at IPO would be worth $49,282 as of November 2026, representing a +4828.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.29% with a median return of +1.24%. The stock had 304 positive months (54%) and 247 negative months (44%). The best month in ALK's history was October 1982 with a +51.9% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -43.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.3%), and September the weakest (-2.9%).
ALK's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +93.3%, and the worst was 2007 at -39.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has delivered an average annual return of +13.07% with a median return of +8.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.58%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).
ALK's best year was 1982 with a +116.33% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -36.68%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. ALK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 14 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -29.01% | $50.30 | $35.71 |
| 2025 | -22.32% | $64.75 | $50.30 |
| 2024 | +65.73% | $39.07 | $64.75 |
| 2023 | -9.01% | $42.94 | $39.07 |
| 2022 | -17.58% | $52.10 | $42.94 |
| 2021 | +0.19% | $52.00 | $52.10 |
| 2020 | -22.81% | $67.37 | $52.00 |
| 2019 | +13.78% | $59.21 | $67.37 |
| 2018 | -15.55% | $70.11 | $59.21 |
| 2017 | -15.90% | $83.37 | $70.11 |
| 2016 | +11.98% | $74.44 | $83.37 |
| 2015 | +36.25% | $54.64 | $74.44 |
| 2014 | +64.66% | $33.18 | $54.64 |
| 2013 | +71.27% | $19.37 | $33.18 |
| 2012 | +14.77% | $16.88 | $19.37 |
| 2011 | +32.46% | $12.74 | $16.88 |
| 2010 | +64.03% | $7.77 | $12.74 |
| 2009 | +18.15% | $6.58 | $7.77 |
| 2008 | +16.95% | $5.62 | $6.58 |
| 2007 | -36.68% | $8.88 | $5.62 |
| 2006 | +10.58% | $8.03 | $8.88 |
| 2005 | +6.66% | $7.53 | $8.03 |
| 2004 | +22.72% | $6.14 | $7.53 |
| 2003 | +26.05% | $4.87 | $6.14 |
| 2002 | -25.60% | $6.54 | $4.87 |
| 2001 | -2.18% | $6.69 | $6.54 |
| 2000 | -15.30% | $7.90 | $6.69 |
| 1999 | -20.62% | $9.95 | $7.90 |
| 1998 | +14.19% | $8.71 | $9.95 |
| 1997 | +84.52% | $4.72 | $8.71 |
| 1996 | +29.23% | $3.65 | $4.72 |
| 1995 | +8.33% | $3.37 | $3.65 |
| 1994 | +6.19% | $3.18 | $3.37 |
| 1993 | -14.39% | $3.71 | $3.18 |
| 1992 | -23.31% | $4.84 | $3.71 |
| 1991 | +25.47% | $3.86 | $4.84 |
| 1990 | -14.33% | $4.50 | $3.86 |
| 1989 | +3.96% | $4.33 | $4.50 |
| 1988 | +49.49% | $2.90 | $4.33 |
| 1987 | -32.13% | $4.27 | $2.90 |
| 1986 | +25.19% | $3.41 | $4.27 |
| 1985 | +7.43% | $3.17 | $3.41 |
| 1984 | +8.28% | $2.93 | $3.17 |
| 1983 | +7.24% | $2.73 | $2.93 |
| 1982 | +116.33% | $1.26 | $2.73 |
| 1981 | +55.91% | $0.81 | $1.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ALK
What sector is ALK in? ▼
ALK operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has ALK performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, ALK has posted gains in 30 years (65% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +116.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ALK? ▼
You can invest in ALK through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ALK.
Last updated: 11/1/2026