Alaska Air Group, Inc.

ALK · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

Key Statistics

Current Price
$38.63
Market Cap
$4.43B
52-Week High
$65.88
52-Week Low
$36.68
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

$1,000 Invested in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK)

1 Year
$731
+-27%
3 Years
$983
+-2%
5 Years
$528
+-47%
10 Years
$520
+-48%
Since IPO
$53,311
+5231%

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 $731 as of May 2026, representing a -26.9% 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 $983 as of May 2026, representing a -1.7% 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 $528 as of May 2026, representing a -47.2% 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 $520 as of May 2026, representing a -48.0% 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 $53,311 as of May 2026, representing a +5231.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.31%
Positive Months
301
55% of 552
Negative Months
243
44% of 552
Data Period
46+ years
552 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1982 (+51.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+6.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-43.6%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.31% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 301 positive months (55%) and 243 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 (-2.8%).

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 +13.20% with a median return of +8.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.76%. 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.

Avg Return
+13.20%
Best Year
1982 (+116.33%)
Worst Year
2007 (-36.68%)
Positive Years
30/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -23.20% $50.30 $38.63
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: 3/24/2026