CVNA monthly performance report
Explore CVNA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CVNA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Carvana Co. (CVNA) closed September 2026 at $65.11, down 11.37% for the month and −13.91% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CVNA is −22.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.95% versus its 200-day moving average ($73.12), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CVNA has outperformed the S&P 500 by +454.97%, with a relative strength index reading of 365.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Carvana Co. ended September 2026 at $65.11, posting a monthly return of −11.37%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −10.67%.
The current quarter stands at −1.08% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.95% versus the 200-day moving average ($73.12).
Year-to-date, CVNA is −22.86% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −34.55%. The stock is currently −33.14% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.95%.
| Period | CVNA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.11% | −0.12% | −0.99% |
| 1 Week | −5.86% | −0.34% | −5.52% |
| 1 Month | −11.37% | −0.70% | −10.67% |
| 3 Months | −5.50% | +2.80% | −8.30% |
| 6 Months | +8.46% | +13.85% | −5.39% |
| YTD | −22.86% | +11.70% | −34.55% |
| 12 Months | −13.91% | +15.01% | −28.92% |
| 3 Years | +526.66% | +71.69% | +454.97% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +77.41% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +76.42% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +69.17% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | +42.04% |
| #5 | May 2025 | +33.89% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −35.71% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −21.91% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −18.74% |
| #4 | Jan 2024 | −18.70% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | −16.69% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +61.14% |
| Q3 2025 | +11.96% |
| Q4 2025 | +11.86% |
| Q1 2026 | −25.50% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.68% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −1.08% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +1014.74% |
| 2024 | +284.04% |
| 2025 | +107.52% |
| 2026 | −22.86% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $97.38 (2026-01-23) |
| 52-Week Low | $54.46 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $65.11 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $73.12 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.95% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −49.95% (2023-11-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −33.14% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 365 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +454.97% |
| RS Peak | 593 (Jan 2026) |
| RS Trough | 52.5 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CVNA's return for this report period?
CVNA returned −11.37% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has CVNA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CVNA: −22.86% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is CVNA's 12-month return?
−13.91% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CVNA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.95% versus 200DMA ($73.12).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−49.95% on 2023-11-01.