ALGN monthly performance report
Explore ALGN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ALGN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Align Technology (ALGN) closed November 2026 at $168.32, up 12.30% for the month and +20.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALGN is +7.79%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.21% versus its 200-day moving average ($168.68), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALGN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −83.35%, with a relative strength index reading of 51.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Align Technology ended November 2026 at $168.32, posting a monthly return of +12.30%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +12.47%.
The current quarter stands at +15.80% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.21% versus the 200-day moving average ($168.68).
Year-to-date, ALGN is +7.79% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −2.83%. The stock is currently −15.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −62.19%.
| Period | ALGN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.81% | −0.36% | +1.17% |
| 1 Week | +1.40% | +2.59% | −1.20% |
| 1 Month | +12.30% | −0.18% | +12.47% |
| 3 Months | −1.66% | −2.37% | +0.71% |
| 6 Months | +4.85% | +0.83% | +4.02% |
| YTD | +7.79% | +10.62% | −2.83% |
| 12 Months | +20.73% | +12.25% | +8.48% |
| 3 Years | −11.98% | +71.37% | −83.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2023 | +28.16% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +16.60% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +15.82% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +13.53% |
| #5 | Feb 2024 | +13.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −39.54% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | −31.86% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −19.38% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −17.51% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −15.06% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −33.86% |
| Q4 2025 | +24.70% |
| Q1 2026 | +9.79% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.62% |
| Q3 2026 | −13.82% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +15.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +29.92% |
| 2024 | −23.90% |
| 2025 | −25.11% |
| 2026 | +7.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $200.25 (2026-04-21) |
| 52-Week Low | $130.23 (2025-11-18) |
| Current Price | $168.32 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $168.68 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.21% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −62.19% (2025-09-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 51.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −83.35% |
| RS Peak | 146.8 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 41.4 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALGN's return for this report period?
ALGN returned +12.30% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ALGN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALGN: +7.79% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ALGN's 12-month return?
+20.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALGN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.21% versus 200DMA ($168.68).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−62.19% on 2025-09-25.