ADBE monthly performance report
View ADBE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ADBE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Adobe Inc. (ADBE) closed September 2026 at $252.67, down 13.70% for the month and −30.22% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ADBE is −27.81%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −5.16% versus its 200-day moving average ($266.42), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ADBE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −124.23%, with a relative strength index reading of 27.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 24 negative months.
Adobe Inc. ended September 2026 at $252.67, posting a monthly return of −13.70%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −13.12%.
The current quarter stands at +23.24% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −5.16% versus the 200-day moving average ($266.42).
Year-to-date, ADBE is −27.81% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −39.64%. The stock is currently −31.87% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −69.53%.
| Period | ADBE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.87% | +1.13% | −0.27% |
| 1 Week | +1.54% | +0.63% | +0.91% |
| 1 Month | −13.70% | −0.58% | −13.12% |
| 3 Months | +22.44% | +1.64% | +20.81% |
| 6 Months | −6.34% | +15.15% | −21.49% |
| YTD | −27.81% | +11.83% | −39.64% |
| 12 Months | −30.22% | +15.69% | −45.90% |
| 3 Years | −52.23% | +72.00% | −124.23% |
| 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 | Sep 2026 | −13.70% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −12.55% |
| 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) | +23.24% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +77.28% |
| 2024 | −25.46% |
| 2025 | −21.29% |
| 2026 | −27.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $370.86 (2025-09-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $190.12 (2026-06-18) |
| Current Price | $252.67 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $266.42 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −5.16% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −69.53% (2026-06-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.87% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 27.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −124.23% |
| RS Peak | 114.2 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 21.8 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ADBE's return for this report period?
ADBE returned −13.70% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has ADBE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ADBE: −27.81% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is ADBE's 12-month return?
−30.22% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ADBE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −5.16% versus 200DMA ($266.42).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−69.53% on 2026-06-25.