DOV monthly performance report
Monthly DOV research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
DOV monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Dover Corporation (DOV) closed September 2026 at $194.74, up 0.26% for the month and +9.40% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DOV is −0.26%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.32% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.12% versus its 200-day moving average ($209.67), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DOV has underperformed the S&P 500 by −34.89%, with a relative strength index reading of 79.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Dover Corporation ended September 2026 at $194.74, posting a monthly return of +0.26%. The S&P 500 returned −0.14% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.40%.
The current quarter stands at −13.17% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.12% versus the 200-day moving average ($209.67).
Year-to-date, DOV is −0.26% against SPY +12.32%, a gap of −12.58%. The stock is currently −18.02% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.81%.
| Period | DOV | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.96% | −0.55% | +1.51% |
| 1 Week | −3.51% | −0.44% | −3.07% |
| 1 Month | +0.26% | −0.14% | +0.40% |
| 3 Months | −8.07% | +1.17% | −9.24% |
| 6 Months | −13.98% | +11.80% | −25.78% |
| YTD | −0.26% | +12.32% | −12.58% |
| 12 Months | +9.40% | +18.05% | −8.65% |
| 3 Years | +37.03% | +71.92% | −34.89% |
| 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) | −13.17% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +13.59% |
| 2024 | +21.97% |
| 2025 | +4.07% |
| 2026 | −0.26% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $237.54 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $158.97 (2025-10-14) |
| Current Price | $194.74 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $209.67 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.12% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.81% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.02% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 79.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −34.89% |
| RS Peak | 112 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 75.8 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DOV's return for this report period?
DOV returned +0.26% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-08.
Has DOV outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DOV: −0.26% vs SPY: +12.32%.
What is DOV's 12-month return?
+9.40% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DOV above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.12% versus 200DMA ($209.67).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.81% on 2025-04-08.