AMZN monthly performance report
Monthly AMZN research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AMZN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Amazon (AMZN) closed August 2026 at $272.65, up 0.39% for the month and +27.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AMZN is +18.12%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +15.94% versus its 200-day moving average ($235.16), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AMZN has outperformed the S&P 500 by +23.06%, with a relative strength index reading of 112.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Amazon ended August 2026 at $272.65, posting a monthly return of +0.39%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.65%.
The current quarter stands at +11.77% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +15.94% versus the 200-day moving average ($235.16).
Year-to-date, AMZN is +18.12% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +5.24%. The stock is currently −3.59% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.88%.
| Period | AMZN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.72% | −0.20% | −1.52% |
| 1 Week | +18.10% | +3.90% | +14.20% |
| 1 Month | +0.39% | +3.05% | −2.65% |
| 3 Months | +2.86% | +7.11% | −4.25% |
| 6 Months |