COR monthly performance report
Check COR's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
COR monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Cencora (COR) closed September 2026 at $309.41, down 4.39% for the month and +7.03% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, COR is −8.39%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($321.49), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, COR has outperformed the S&P 500 by +1.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 100.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Cencora ended September 2026 at $309.41, posting a monthly return of −4.39%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.80%.
The current quarter stands at +9.34% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($321.49).
Year-to-date, COR is −8.39% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −20.22%. The stock is currently −18.05% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.56%.
| Period | COR | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.85% | +1.13% | −3.99% |
| 1 Week | −3.60% | +0.63% | −4.23% |
| 1 Month | −4.39% | −0.58% | −3.80% |
| 3 Months | +9.94% | +1.64% | +8.31% |
| 6 Months | −12.26% | +15.15% | −27.41% |
| YTD | −8.39% | +11.83% | −20.22% |
| 12 Months | +7.03% | +15.69% | −8.66% |
| 3 Years | +73.54% | +72.00% | +1.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2024 | +13.29% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +13.14% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +10.29% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | +10.02% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +9.84% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −15.59% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −12.55% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −10.68% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −8.45% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | −6.05% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +7.82% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.23% |
| Q4 2025 | +8.07% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.99% |
| Q2 2026 | −9.92% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +9.34% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +23.94% |
| 2024 | +9.40% |
| 2025 | +50.32% |
| 2026 | −8.39% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $377.54 (2025-11-25) |
| 52-Week Low | $244.82 (2026-05-06) |
| Current Price | $309.41 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $321.49 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.76% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −32.56% (2026-05-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.05% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 100.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +1.54% |
| RS Peak | 137.9 (Nov 2025) |
| RS Trough | 85.3 (May 2026) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was COR's return for this report period?
COR returned −4.39% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has COR outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD COR: −8.39% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is COR's 12-month return?
+7.03% over the trailing 12 months.
Is COR above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.76% versus 200DMA ($321.49).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−32.56% on 2026-05-06.