CVNA monthly performance report
Monthly CVNA research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CVNA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Carvana Co. (CVNA) closed September 2026 at $70.87, down 3.53% for the month and −2.05% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CVNA is −16.03%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.03% versus its 200-day moving average ($73.09), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CVNA has outperformed the S&P 500 by +465.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 375.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Carvana Co. ended September 2026 at $70.87, posting a monthly return of −3.53%. The S&P 500 returned −0.80% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.72%.
The current quarter stands at +7.67% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.03% versus the 200-day moving average ($73.09).
Year-to-date, CVNA is −16.03% against SPY +11.58%, a gap of −27.61%. The stock is currently −27.22% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −53.45%.
| Period | CVNA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.47% | −0.45% | +2.92% |
| 1 Week | −4.99% | −1.21% | −3.78% |
| 1 Month | −3.53% | −0.80% | −2.72% |
| 3 Months | +1.81% | +3.13% | −1.32% |
| 6 Months | +7.95% | +12.36% | −4.41% |
| YTD | −16.03% | +11.58% | −27.61% |
| 12 Months | −2.05% | +15.74% | −17.78% |
| 3 Years | +534.47% | +68.95% | +465.52% |
| 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) | +7.67% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +1014.74% |
| 2024 | +284.04% |
| 2025 | +107.52% |
| 2026 | −16.03% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $97.38 (2026-01-23) |
| 52-Week Low | $54.46 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $70.87 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $73.09 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.03% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −53.45% (2023-11-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.22% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 375.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +465.52% |
| RS Peak | 560 (Jan 2026) |
| RS Trough | 49.6 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CVNA's return for this report period?
CVNA returned −3.53% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-14.
Has CVNA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CVNA: −16.03% vs SPY: +11.58%.
What is CVNA's 12-month return?
−2.05% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CVNA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.03% versus 200DMA ($73.09).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−53.45% on 2023-11-01.