DOV monthly performance report
Explore DOV's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
DOV monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Dover Corporation (DOV) closed September 2026 at $188.36, down 3.02% for the month and +9.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DOV is −3.52%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.28% versus its 200-day moving average ($209.93), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DOV has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.67%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Dover Corporation ended September 2026 at $188.36, posting a monthly return of −3.02%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.33%.
The current quarter stands at −16.02% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.28% versus the 200-day moving average ($209.93).
Year-to-date, DOV is −3.52% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −14.10%. The stock is currently −20.70% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.81%.
| Period | DOV | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.32% | −0.44% | +0.12% |
| 1 Week | −1.60% | −1.10% | −0.50% |
| 1 Month | −3.02% | −1.69% | −1.33% |
| 3 Months | −13.81% | −0.10% | −13.70% |
| 6 Months | −10.42% | +13.21% | −23.63% |
| YTD | −3.52% | +10.58% | −14.10% |
| 12 Months | +9.15% | +14.25% | −5.10% |
| 3 Years | +30.40% | +70.07% | −39.67% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +11.92% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +10.42% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +8.96% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | +8.77% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +8.75% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −11.62% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −8.89% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −8.77% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −7.56% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −6.85% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +4.30% |
| Q3 2025 | −8.95% |
| Q4 2025 | +17.03% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.77% |
| Q2 2026 | +7.59% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −16.02% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +13.59% |
| 2024 | +21.97% |
| 2025 | +4.07% |
| 2026 | −3.52% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $237.54 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $158.97 (2025-10-14) |
| Current Price | $188.36 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $209.93 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.28% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.81% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −20.70% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.67% |
| RS Peak | 110.4 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 74.7 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DOV's return for this report period?
DOV returned −3.02% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has DOV outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DOV: −3.52% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is DOV's 12-month return?
+9.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DOV above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.28% versus 200DMA ($209.93).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.81% on 2025-04-08.