APD monthly performance report
Check APD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
APD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Air Products (APD) closed September 2026 at $286.12, down 7.54% for the month and −1.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APD is +15.83%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.04% versus its 200-day moving average ($283.19), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −77.29%, with a relative strength index reading of 55.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Air Products ended September 2026 at $286.12, posting a monthly return of −7.54%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.96%.
The current quarter stands at −2.41% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.04% versus the 200-day moving average ($283.19).
Year-to-date, APD is +15.83% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of +4.00%. The stock is currently −9.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.74%.
| Period | APD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.33% | +1.13% | −1.47% |
| 1 Week | −2.56% | +0.63% | −3.19% |
| 1 Month | −7.54% | −0.58% | −6.96% |
| 3 Months | +1.12% | +1.64% | −0.52% |
| 6 Months | −1.50% | +15.15% | −16.65% |
| YTD | +15.83% | +11.83% | +4.00% |
| 12 Months | −1.55% | +15.69% | −17.24% |
| 3 Years | −5.29% | +72.00% | −77.29% |
| 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 2026 | −7.54% |
| 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) | −2.41% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −11.18% |
| 2024 | +5.93% |
| 2025 | −14.83% |
| 2026 | +15.83% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $314.87 (2026-07-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $229.11 (2025-12-10) |
| Current Price | $286.12 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $283.19 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.04% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.74% (2025-12-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 55.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −77.29% |
| RS Peak | 100.1 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 50 (Dec 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APD's return for this report period?
APD returned −7.54% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has APD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APD: +15.83% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is APD's 12-month return?
−1.55% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.04% versus 200DMA ($283.19).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.74% on 2025-12-09.