CFG monthly performance report
Monthly CFG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CFG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Citizens Financial Group (CFG) closed September 2026 at $70.78, up 2.77% for the month and +34.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CFG is +21.18%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.94% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($63.69), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CFG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +76.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 145.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Citizens Financial Group ended September 2026 at $70.78, posting a monthly return of +2.77%. The S&P 500 returned +0.41% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.36%.
The current quarter stands at +2.13% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($63.69).
Year-to-date, CFG is +21.18% against SPY +12.94%, a gap of +8.23%. The stock is currently −6.04% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.28%.
| Period | CFG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.43% | +0.66% | +0.78% |
| 1 Week | +0.41% | −0.12% | +0.53% |
| 1 Month | +2.77% | +0.41% | +2.36% |
| 3 Months | +13.59% | +2.11% | +11.48% |
| 6 Months | +15.86% | +13.21% | +2.65% |
| YTD | +21.18% | +12.94% | +8.23% |
| 12 Months | +34.79% | +18.65% | +16.14% |
| 3 Years | +147.22% | +70.70% | +76.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +22.52% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +21.97% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +17.84% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +16.76% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +16.24% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −12.18% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −11.15% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −10.74% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −9.29% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −9.10% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.23% |
| Q3 2025 | +22.37% |
| Q4 2025 | +10.21% |
| Q1 2026 | +4.32% |
| Q2 2026 | +17.59% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.13% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −13.24% |
| 2024 | +33.77% |
| 2025 | +42.37% |
| 2026 | +25.28% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $75.33 (2026-08-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $47.96 (2025-10-16) |
| Current Price | $70.78 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $63.69 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.13% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.28% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.04% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 145.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +76.52% |
| RS Peak | 156.9 (Jul 2026) |
| RS Trough | 86.8 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CFG's return for this report period?
CFG returned +2.77% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-04.
Has CFG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CFG: +21.18% vs SPY: +12.94%.
What is CFG's 12-month return?
+34.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CFG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.13% versus 200DMA ($63.69).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.28% on 2025-04-04.