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 September 2026 at $150.45, down 5.85% for the month and +14.13% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALGN is −3.65%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($170.58), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALGN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −124.77%, with a relative strength index reading of 27.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Align Technology ended September 2026 at $150.45, posting a monthly return of −5.85%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.15%.
The current quarter stands at −10.80% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($170.58).
Year-to-date, ALGN is −3.65% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −14.23%. The stock is currently −24.87% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −62.19%.
| Period | ALGN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.35% | −0.44% | +2.79% |
| 1 Week | −1.62% | −1.10% | −0.52% |
| 1 Month | −5.85% | −1.69% | −4.15% |
| 3 Months | −13.95% | −0.10% | −13.85% |
| 6 Months | −13.94% | +13.21% | −27.15% |
| YTD | −3.65% | +10.58% | −14.23% |
| 12 Months | +14.13% | +14.25% | −0.12% |
| 3 Years | −54.70% | +70.07% | −124.77% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +19.18% |
| Q3 2025 | −33.86% |
| Q4 2025 | +24.70% |
| Q1 2026 | +9.79% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.62% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −10.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +29.92% |
| 2024 | −23.90% |
| 2025 | −25.11% |
| 2026 | −3.65% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $200.25 (2026-04-21) |
| 52-Week Low | $122.00 (2025-09-25) |
| Current Price | $150.45 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $170.58 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.80% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −62.19% (2025-09-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −24.87% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 27.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −124.77% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 25.6 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALGN's return for this report period?
ALGN returned −5.85% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has ALGN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALGN: −3.65% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is ALGN's 12-month return?
+14.13% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALGN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.80% versus 200DMA ($170.58).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−62.19% on 2025-09-25.