ADBE monthly performance report
Monthly ADBE research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ADBE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Adobe Inc. (ADBE) closed September 2026 at $257.26, down 12.13% for the month and −28.27% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ADBE is −26.50%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.32% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.31% versus its 200-day moving average ($268.86), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ADBE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −126.02%, with a relative strength index reading of 26.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 24 negative months.
Adobe Inc. ended September 2026 at $257.26, posting a monthly return of −12.13%. The S&P 500 returned −0.14% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.99%.
The current quarter stands at +25.48% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.31% versus the 200-day moving average ($268.86).
Year-to-date, ADBE is −26.50% against SPY +12.32%, a gap of −38.82%. The stock is currently −30.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −69.53%.
| Period | ADBE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.47% | −0.55% | −2.92% |
| 1 Week | −11.03% | −0.44% | −10.59% |
| 1 Month | −12.13% | −0.14% | −11.99% |
| 3 Months | +0.40% | +1.17% | −0.77% |
| 6 Months | −5.07% | +11.80% | −16.86% |
| YTD | −26.50% | +12.32% | −38.82% |
| 12 Months | −28.27% | +18.05% | −46.32% |
| 3 Years | −54.09% | +71.92% | −126.02% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2024 | +24.91% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +22.14% |
| #3 | Aug 2026 | +16.92% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +14.84% |
| #5 | Jul 2023 | +11.69% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −20.91% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | −16.21% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −13.81% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −12.55% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −12.13% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +0.87% |
| Q3 2025 | −8.82% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.78% |
| Q1 2026 | −30.55% |
| Q2 2026 | −15.66% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +25.48% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +77.28% |
| 2024 | −25.46% |
| 2025 | −21.29% |
| 2026 | −26.50% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $370.86 (2025-09-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $190.12 (2026-06-18) |
| Current Price | $257.26 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $268.86 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.31% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −69.53% (2026-06-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 26.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −126.02% |
| RS Peak | 108.9 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 20.8 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ADBE's return for this report period?
ADBE returned −12.13% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-08.
Has ADBE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ADBE: −26.50% vs SPY: +12.32%.
What is ADBE's 12-month return?
−28.27% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ADBE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.31% versus 200DMA ($268.86).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−69.53% on 2026-06-25.