AZO monthly performance report
Monthly AZO research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AZO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AutoZone (AZO) closed September 2026 at $2,876.75, down 3.83% for the month and −33.94% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AZO is −15.18%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.96% versus its 200-day moving average ($3,382.97), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AZO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −58.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 65.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
AutoZone ended September 2026 at $2,876.75, posting a monthly return of −3.83%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.47%.
The current quarter stands at −9.99% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.96% versus the 200-day moving average ($3,382.97).
Year-to-date, AZO is −15.18% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of −27.26%. The stock is currently −34.44% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.94%.
| Period | AZO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.16% | +0.85% | −1.02% |
| 1 Week | −1.97% | −0.11% | −1.85% |
| 1 Month | −3.83% | −0.36% | −3.47% |
| 3 Months | −7.69% | +5.36% | −13.05% |
| 6 Months | −23.12% | +12.68% | −35.81% |
| YTD | −15.18% | +12.08% | −27.26% |
| 12 Months | −33.94% | +16.22% | −50.16% |
| 3 Years | +11.81% | +70.43% | −58.62% |
| 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) | −9.99% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.84% |
| 2024 | +23.84% |
| 2025 | +5.92% |
| 2026 | −15.18% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $4,388.11 (2025-09-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $2,865.13 (2026-09-11) |
| Current Price | $2,876.75 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $3,382.97 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.96% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.94% (2026-09-11) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −34.44% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 65.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −58.62% |
| RS Peak | 126 (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 −3.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has AZO outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AZO: −15.18% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is AZO's 12-month return?
−33.94% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AZO above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.96% versus 200DMA ($3,382.97).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.94% on 2026-09-11.