AMAT monthly performance report
Check AMAT's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AMAT monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Applied Materials (AMAT) closed September 2026 at $444.57, down 3.01% for the month and +134.28% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AMAT is +72.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +7.90% versus its 200-day moving average ($412.04), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AMAT has outperformed the S&P 500 by +145.24%, with a relative strength index reading of 184.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Applied Materials ended September 2026 at $444.57, posting a monthly return of −3.01%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.32%.
The current quarter stands at −38.51% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.90% versus the 200-day moving average ($412.04).
Year-to-date, AMAT is +72.99% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +61.29%. The stock is currently −39.90% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −50.21%.
| Period | AMAT | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +6.51% | −0.12% | +6.63% |
| 1 Week | −2.61% | −0.34% | −2.27% |
| 1 Month | −3.01% | −0.70% | −2.32% |
| 3 Months | −21.76% | +2.80% | −24.56% |
| 6 Months | +30.17% | +13.85% | +16.32% |
| YTD | +72.99% | +11.70% | +61.29% |
| 12 Months | +134.28% | +15.01% | +119.27% |
| 3 Years | +216.94% | +71.69% | +145.24% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +60.65% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +27.36% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +25.42% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | +22.71% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +16.79% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | −29.78% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | −12.35% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | −10.72% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | −10.13% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | −10.08% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +26.15% |
| Q3 2025 | +11.84% |
| Q4 2025 | +25.52% |
| Q1 2026 | +33.00% |
| Q2 2026 | +111.53% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −38.51% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +66.43% |
| 2024 | +0.35% |
| 2025 | +58.02% |
| 2026 | +72.99% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $739.67 (2026-06-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $167.18 (2025-09-12) |
| Current Price | $444.57 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $412.04 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +7.90% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −50.21% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −39.90% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 184.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +145.24% |
| RS Peak | 306.2 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 76.8 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AMAT's return for this report period?
AMAT returned −3.01% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AMAT outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AMAT: +72.99% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AMAT's 12-month return?
+134.28% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AMAT above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +7.90% versus 200DMA ($412.04).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−50.21% on 2025-04-04.