ALGN monthly performance report
Monthly ALGN research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ALGN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Align Technology (ALGN) closed September 2026 at $150.82, down 5.61% for the month and +10.97% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALGN is −3.41%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.45% versus its 200-day moving average ($170.32), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALGN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −125.43%, with a relative strength index reading of 26.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Align Technology ended September 2026 at $150.82, posting a monthly return of −5.61%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.25%.
The current quarter stands at −10.58% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.45% versus the 200-day moving average ($170.32).
Year-to-date, ALGN is −3.41% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of −15.49%. The stock is currently −24.68% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −62.74%.
| Period | ALGN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.07% | +0.85% | −0.79% |
| 1 Week | −5.23% | −0.11% | −5.12% |
| 1 Month | −5.61% | −0.36% | −5.25% |
| 3 Months | −15.32% | +5.36% | −20.67% |
| 6 Months | −13.32% | +12.68% | −26.00% |
| YTD | −3.41% | +12.08% | −15.49% |
| 12 Months | +10.97% | +16.22% | −5.25% |
| 3 Years | −55.00% | +70.43% | −125.43% |
| 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) | −10.58% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +29.92% |
| 2024 | −23.90% |
| 2025 | −25.11% |
| 2026 | −3.41% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $200.25 (2026-04-21) |
| 52-Week Low | $122.00 (2025-09-25) |
| Current Price | $150.82 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $170.32 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.45% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −62.74% (2025-09-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −24.68% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 26.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −125.43% |
| RS Peak | 100.2 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 25.1 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALGN's return for this report period?
ALGN returned −5.61% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has ALGN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALGN: −3.41% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is ALGN's 12-month return?
+10.97% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALGN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.45% versus 200DMA ($170.32).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−62.74% on 2025-09-25.