A monthly performance report

Explore A's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

A monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Agilent Technologies (A) closed October 2026 at $171.29, down 0.59% for the month and +20.93% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, A is +25.88%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +28.58% versus its 200-day moving average ($133.22), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, A has underperformed the S&P 500 by −27.30%, with a relative strength index reading of 85.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.

Agilent Technologies ended October 2026 at $171.29, posting a monthly return of −0.59%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.19%.

The current quarter stands at −0.59% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +28.58% versus the 200-day moving average ($133.22).

Year-to-date, A is +25.88% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of +12.26%. The stock is currently −3.25% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.79%.

A trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodAS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+2.09%+0.67%+1.42%
1 Week−2.24%+1.20%−3.44%
1 Month−0.59%+1.60%−2.19%
3 Months+32.71%+4.03%+28.68%
6 Months+48.33%+22.61%+25.72%
YTD+25.88%+13.62%+12.26%
12 Months+20.93%+15.78%+5.15%
3 Years+55.22%+82.53%−27.30%
A best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Nov 2023+23.63%
#2May 2026+17.29%
#3Oct 2025+14.03%
#4Jan 2025+12.79%
#5Sep 2026+12.21%
A worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Feb 2025−15.58%
#2Oct 2024−12.24%
#3Dec 2025−11.36%
#4Feb 2026−9.32%
#5Mar 2025−8.55%
A quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+8.76%
Q4 2025+6.01%
Q1 2026−16.23%
Q2 2026+16.54%
Q3 2026+29.72%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−0.59%
A calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−7.10%
2024−3.37%
2025+1.29%
2026+25.88%
A drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$177.05 (2026-09-29)
52-Week Low$108.35 (2026-05-20)
Current Price$171.29
200-Day Moving Average$133.22
Price vs 200DMA+28.58%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−35.79% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−3.25%
A relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)85
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−27.30%
RS Peak113.5 (Dec 2023)
RS Trough58 (May 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was A's return for this report period?

A returned −0.59% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.

Has A outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD A: +25.88% vs SPY: +13.62%.

What is A's 12-month return?

+20.93% over the trailing 12 months.

Is A above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +28.58% versus 200DMA ($133.22).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−35.79% on 2025-04-08.