If you'd invested in RLI Corp. (RLI): performance and returns
Looking for RLI Corp.'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 RLI Corp. have returned?
This calculator shows how much RLI Corp. 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 RLI Corp.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $776 | -22% |
| 3 years ago | $857 | -14% |
| 5 years ago | $1,132 | +13% |
| 10 years ago | $1,882 | +88% |
| since inception (1980) | $177,494 | +17649% |
Return by year (RLI Corp.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $948 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -18% | $776 (-22%) |
| 2024 | +4% | $807 (-19%) |
| 2023 | +6% | $857 (-14%) |
| 2022 | +36% | $1,164 (+16%) |
| 2021 | -3% | $1,132 (+13%) |
| 2020 | +30% | $1,470 (+47%) |
| 2019 | +14% | $1,675 (+68%) |
| 2018 | +16% | $1,943 (+94%) |
| 2017 | +4% | $2,021 (+102%) |
| 2016 | -7% | $1,882 (+88%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does RLI return?
$1,000 invested in RLI Corp. 10 years ago would be worth $1,882 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was RLI's best/worst year?
Best year: 2022 (+36%). Worst year: 2025 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in RLI since inception be worth?
Since 1980, $1,000 would have become $177,494 (+17649%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do RLI Corp.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If RLI Corp. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is RLI Corp.'s average annual return (ROI)?
RLI Corp.'s return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.