AMAT monthly performance report
Monthly AMAT research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AMAT monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Applied Materials (AMAT) closed September 2026 at $456.49, down 0.41% for the month and +168.29% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AMAT is +77.63%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading +12.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($407.10), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AMAT has outperformed the S&P 500 by +140.72%, with a relative strength index reading of 182.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Applied Materials ended September 2026 at $456.49, posting a monthly return of −0.41%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.05%.
The current quarter stands at −36.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($407.10).
Year-to-date, AMAT is +77.63% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of +65.55%. The stock is currently −38.28% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −50.21%.
| Period | AMAT | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.55% | +0.85% | −0.31% |
| 1 Week | +4.11% | −0.11% | +4.23% |
| 1 Month | −0.41% | −0.36% | −0.05% |
| 3 Months | −8.56% | +5.36% | −13.91% |
| 6 Months | +40.57% | +12.68% | +27.89% |
| YTD | +77.63% | +12.08% | +65.55% |
| 12 Months | +168.29% | +16.22% | +152.07% |
| 3 Years | +211.15% | +70.43% | +140.72% |
| 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) | −36.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +66.43% |
| 2024 | +0.35% |
| 2025 | +58.02% |
| 2026 | +77.63% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $739.67 (2026-06-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $158.82 (2025-09-05) |
| Current Price | $456.49 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $407.10 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +12.13% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −50.21% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −38.28% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 182.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +140.72% |
| RS Peak | 295.9 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 74.2 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AMAT's return for this report period?
AMAT returned −0.41% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has AMAT outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AMAT: +77.63% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is AMAT's 12-month return?
+168.29% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AMAT above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +12.13% versus 200DMA ($407.10).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−50.21% on 2025-04-04.