If you'd invested in Globe Life (GL): performance and returns
Looking for Globe Life's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Globe Life have returned?
This calculator shows how much Globe Life stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Globe Life
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,602 | +60% |
| 3 years ago | $1,482 | +48% |
| 5 years ago | $1,882 | +88% |
| 10 years ago | $3,126 | +213% |
| since inception (1985) | $27,726 | +2673% |
Return by year (Globe Life)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +28% | $1,278 (+28%) |
| 2025 | +25% | $1,602 (+60%) |
| 2024 | -8% | $1,468 (+47%) |
| 2023 | +1% | $1,482 (+48%) |
| 2022 | +29% | $1,907 (+91%) |
| 2021 | -1% | $1,882 (+88%) |
| 2020 | -10% | $1,698 (+70%) |
| 2019 | +41% | $2,397 (+140%) |
| 2018 | -18% | $1,970 (+97%) |
| 2017 | +23% | $2,422 (+142%) |
| 2016 | +29% | $3,126 (+213%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GL return?
$1,000 invested in Globe Life 10 years ago would be worth $3,126 today, i.e. +12%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was GL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+41%). Worst year: 2018 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in GL since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $27,726 (+2673%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Globe Life's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Globe Life pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Globe Life's average annual return (ROI)?
Globe Life's return on investment is about +12%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.