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 November 2026 at $3,259.70, up 2.84% for the month and −14.65% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AZO is −3.89%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($3,247.27), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AZO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −50.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 70.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
AutoZone ended November 2026 at $3,259.70, posting a monthly return of +2.84%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.01%.
The current quarter stands at +15.18% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($3,247.27).
Year-to-date, AZO is −3.89% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −14.51%. The stock is currently −18.43% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.88%.
| Period | AZO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.23% | −0.36% | +0.59% |
| 1 Week | +1.35% | +2.59% | −1.25% |
| 1 Month | +2.84% | −0.18% | +3.01% |
| 3 Months | +7.96% | −2.37% | +10.33% |
| 6 Months | −3.18% | +0.83% | −4.01% |
| YTD | −3.89% | +10.62% | −14.51% |
| 12 Months | −14.65% | +12.25% | −26.90% |
| 3 Years | +20.41% | +71.37% | −50.96% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | +12.01% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +11.41% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +9.66% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +9.22% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | +9.15% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +15.57% |
| Q4 2025 | −20.95% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.40% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.38% |
| Q3 2026 | −11.45% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +15.18% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +4.84% |
| 2024 | +23.84% |
| 2025 | +5.92% |
| 2026 | −3.89% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $3,996.25 (2025-12-01) |
| 52-Week Low | $2,730.65 (2026-10-05) |
| Current Price | $3,259.70 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $3,247.27 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −35.88% (2026-10-02) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.43% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 70.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −50.96% |
| RS Peak | 117.6 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 58.9 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AZO's return for this report period?
AZO returned +2.84% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has AZO outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AZO: −3.89% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is AZO's 12-month return?
−14.65% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AZO above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.38% versus 200DMA ($3,247.27).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−35.88% on 2026-10-02.