AMZN monthly performance report
View AMZN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AMZN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Amazon (AMZN) closed September 2026 at $253.71, down 2.33% for the month and +9.72% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AMZN is +9.92%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +5.74% versus its 200-day moving average ($239.93), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AMZN has outperformed the S&P 500 by +9.55%, with a relative strength index reading of 105.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Amazon ended September 2026 at $253.71, posting a monthly return of −2.33%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.63%.
The current quarter stands at +6.45% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.74% versus the 200-day moving average ($239.93).
Year-to-date, AMZN is +9.92% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −1.78%. The stock is currently −11.66% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.88%.
| Period | AMZN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.00% | −0.12% | +1.12% |
| 1 Week | −1.20% | −0.34% | −0.86% |
| 1 Month | −2.33% | −0.70% | −1.63% |
| 3 Months | +6.83% | +2.80% | +4.03% |
| 6 Months | +19.82% | +13.85% | +5.97% |
| YTD | +9.92% | +11.70% | −1.78% |
| 12 Months | +9.72% | +15.01% | −5.29% |
| 3 Years | +81.25% | +71.69% | +9.55% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +27.27% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +13.95% |
| #3 | Feb 2024 | +13.89% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +11.53% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | +11.23% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −12.24% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | −11.93% |
| #3 | Feb 2025 | −10.69% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −10.37% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.89% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +15.31% |
| Q3 2025 | +0.08% |
| Q4 2025 | +5.12% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.77% |
| Q2 2026 | +14.44% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.45% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +80.88% |
| 2024 | +44.39% |
| 2025 | +5.21% |
| 2026 | +9.92% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $287.20 (2026-08-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $196.00 (2026-02-17) |
| Current Price | $253.71 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $239.93 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +5.74% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.88% (2025-04-21) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.66% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 105.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +9.55% |
| RS Peak | 127.5 (Feb 2025) |
| RS Trough | 91.9 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AMZN's return for this report period?
AMZN returned −2.33% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AMZN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AMZN: +9.92% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AMZN's 12-month return?
+9.72% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AMZN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +5.74% versus 200DMA ($239.93).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.88% on 2025-04-21.