BBY monthly performance report
Monthly BBY research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
BBY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Best Buy (BBY) closed September 2026 at $90.80, up 13.29% for the month and +15.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BBY is +35.66%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading +26.62% versus its 200-day moving average ($71.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BBY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −45.45%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Best Buy ended September 2026 at $90.80, posting a monthly return of +13.29%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +13.65%.
The current quarter stands at +19.66% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +26.62% versus the 200-day moving average ($71.71).
Year-to-date, BBY is +35.66% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of +23.58%. The stock is currently −0.62% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.25%.
| Period | BBY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +3.08% | +0.85% | +2.22% |
| 1 Week | +4.37% | −0.11% | +4.48% |
| 1 Month | +13.29% | −0.36% | +13.65% |
| 3 Months | +20.87% | +5.36% | +15.52% |
| 6 Months | +36.17% | +12.68% | +23.49% |
| YTD | +35.66% | +12.08% | +23.58% |
| 12 Months | +15.73% | +16.22% | −0.49% |
| 3 Years | +24.98% | +70.43% | −45.45% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +28.86% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +16.04% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +15.18% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | +13.68% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | +13.29% |
| 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) | +19.66% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −2.41% |
| 2024 | +9.61% |
| 2025 | −21.99% |
| 2026 | +35.66% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $91.37 (2026-09-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $55.10 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $90.80 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $71.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +26.62% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.25% (2026-05-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −0.62% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −45.45% |
| RS Peak | 112.9 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 46.2 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BBY's return for this report period?
BBY returned +13.29% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has BBY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BBY: +35.66% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is BBY's 12-month return?
+15.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BBY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +26.62% versus 200DMA ($71.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.25% on 2026-05-13.