The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 267.50 points or 0.54% today to 49395.16
--Largest one-day point and percentage decline since Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
--Snaps a three-trading-day winning streak
--Off 1.58% from its record close of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
--Up 16.99% from the Election Day close of 42221.88 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
--Up 13.58% from the Inauguration Day close of 43487.83 on Monday, Jan 20, 2025
--Up 16.98% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
--Lowest closing value since Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
--Off 1.58% from its 52-week high of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
--Up 31.21% from its 52-week low of 37645.59 hit Tuesday, April 8, 2025
--Rose 11.81% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 1.58% from its 2026 closing high of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
--Up 2.09% from its 2026 closing low of 48382.39 hit Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 1.03%
--Year-to-date it is up 1331.87 points or 2.77%
Data based on preliminary market closing values
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 19, 2026 16:18 ET (21:18 GMT)
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