APD monthly performance report
Monthly APD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
APD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Air Products (APD) closed September 2026 at $291.43, down 5.83% for the month and −1.05% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APD is +17.98%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.16% versus its 200-day moving average ($282.50), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −74.18%, with a relative strength index reading of 56.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Air Products ended September 2026 at $291.43, posting a monthly return of −5.83%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.47%.
The current quarter stands at −0.60% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.16% versus the 200-day moving average ($282.50).
Year-to-date, APD is +17.98% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of +5.90%. The stock is currently −7.44% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.74%.
| Period | APD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.76% | +0.85% | −1.61% |
| 1 Week | −5.82% | −0.11% | −5.71% |
| 1 Month | −5.83% | −0.36% | −5.47% |
| 3 Months | +2.99% | +5.36% | −2.37% |
| 6 Months | +7.07% | +12.68% | −5.61% |
| YTD | +17.98% | +12.08% | +5.90% |
| 12 Months | −1.05% | +16.22% | −17.27% |
| 3 Years | −3.75% | +70.43% | −74.18% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2025 | +15.59% |
| #2 | May 2024 | +12.85% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +10.31% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +7.66% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | +7.61% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −13.25% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −11.05% |
| #3 | Feb 2024 | −8.47% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −8.08% |
| #5 | Sep 2025 | −7.27% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −4.36% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.31% |
| Q4 2025 | −9.42% |
| Q1 2026 | +17.60% |
| Q2 2026 | +0.93% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −0.60% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −11.18% |
| 2024 | +5.93% |
| 2025 | −14.83% |
| 2026 | +17.98% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $314.87 (2026-07-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $229.11 (2025-12-10) |
| Current Price | $291.43 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $282.50 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.16% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.74% (2025-12-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −7.44% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 56.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −74.18% |
| RS Peak | 100.9 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 50 (Dec 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APD's return for this report period?
APD returned −5.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has APD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APD: +17.98% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is APD's 12-month return?
−1.05% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.16% versus 200DMA ($282.50).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.74% on 2025-12-09.