BBY monthly performance report
Explore BBY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
BBY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Best Buy (BBY) closed September 2026 at $92.85, up 15.85% for the month and +25.93% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BBY is +38.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +28.64% versus its 200-day moving average ($72.18), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BBY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −40.25%, with a relative strength index reading of 76.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Best Buy ended September 2026 at $92.85, posting a monthly return of +15.85%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +16.54%.
The current quarter stands at +22.36% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +28.64% versus the 200-day moving average ($72.18).
Year-to-date, BBY is +38.73% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +27.03%. The stock is currently −3.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.25%.
| Period | BBY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.81% | −0.12% | −1.69% |
| 1 Week | +2.26% | −0.34% | +2.60% |
| 1 Month | +15.85% | −0.70% | +16.54% |
| 3 Months | +22.85% | +2.80% | +20.05% |
| 6 Months | +48.35% | +13.85% | +34.50% |
| YTD | +38.73% | +11.70% | +27.03% |
| 12 Months | +25.93% | +15.01% | +10.92% |
| 3 Years | +31.44% | +71.69% | −40.25% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +28.86% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +16.04% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | +15.85% |
| #4 | May 2024 | +15.18% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +13.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −18.13% |
| #2 | Dec 2025 | −15.58% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −12.46% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −10.23% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −9.40% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −8.80% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.65% |
| Q4 2025 | −11.49% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.08% |
| Q2 2026 | +18.19% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +22.36% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −2.41% |
| 2024 | +9.61% |
| 2025 | −21.99% |
| 2026 | +38.73% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $95.85 (2026-09-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $55.10 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $92.85 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $72.18 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +28.64% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.25% (2026-05-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −3.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 76.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −40.25% |
| RS Peak | 114.8 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 47 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BBY's return for this report period?
BBY returned +15.85% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has BBY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BBY: +38.73% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is BBY's 12-month return?
+25.93% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BBY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +28.64% versus 200DMA ($72.18).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.25% on 2026-05-13.