AZO monthly performance report
Check AZO's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AZO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AutoZone (AZO) closed September 2026 at $2,855.31, down 4.54% for the month and −30.91% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AZO is −15.81%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.99% versus its 200-day moving average ($3,358.64), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AZO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −58.48%, with a relative strength index reading of 65.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
AutoZone ended September 2026 at $2,855.31, posting a monthly return of −4.54%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.85%.
The current quarter stands at −10.66% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.99% versus the 200-day moving average ($3,358.64).
Year-to-date, AZO is −15.81% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −27.51%. The stock is currently −34.93% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −34.68%.
| Period | AZO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.39% | −0.12% | +0.51% |
| 1 Week | −0.75% | −0.34% | −0.41% |
| 1 Month | −4.54% | −0.70% | −3.85% |
| 3 Months | −8.06% | +2.80% | −10.85% |
| 6 Months | −21.00% | +13.85% | −34.85% |
| YTD | −15.81% | +11.70% | −27.51% |
| 12 Months | −30.91% | +15.01% | −45.93% |
| 3 Years | +13.21% | +71.69% | −58.48% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2025 | +11.41% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +9.66% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +9.22% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | +9.15% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +8.88% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | −20.76% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −14.35% |
| #3 | Dec 2025 | −14.23% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −10.06% |
| #5 | May 2024 | −6.31% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.64% |
| Q3 2025 | +15.57% |
| Q4 2025 | −20.95% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.40% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.38% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −10.66% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.84% |
| 2024 | +23.84% |
| 2025 | +5.92% |
| 2026 | −15.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $4,388.11 (2025-09-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $2,815.00 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $2,855.31 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $3,358.64 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.99% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −34.68% (2026-09-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −34.93% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 65.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −58.48% |
| RS Peak | 127.2 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 65.6 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AZO's return for this report period?
AZO returned −4.54% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AZO outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AZO: −15.81% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AZO's 12-month return?
−30.91% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AZO above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.99% versus 200DMA ($3,358.64).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−34.68% on 2026-09-17.