DOW monthly performance report
Check DOW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
DOW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Dow Inc. (DOW) closed November 2026 at $33.04, down 4.78% for the month and +42.97% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DOW is +41.32%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.67% versus its 200-day moving average ($32.82), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DOW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −104.27%, with a relative strength index reading of 39.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 23 negative months.
Dow Inc. ended November 2026 at $33.04, posting a monthly return of −4.78%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.61%.
The current quarter stands at +19.97% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.67% versus the 200-day moving average ($32.82).
Year-to-date, DOW is +41.32% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +30.69%. The stock is currently −22.70% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −65.58%.
| Period | DOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.33% | −0.36% | +0.03% |
| 1 Week | +5.22% | +2.59% | +2.63% |
| 1 Month | −4.78% | −0.18% | −4.61% |
| 3 Months | +5.42% | −2.37% | +7.79% |
| 6 Months | −14.80% | +0.83% | −15.63% |
| YTD | +41.32% | +10.62% | +30.69% |
| 12 Months | +42.97% | +12.25% | +30.72% |
| 3 Years | −32.90% | +71.37% | −104.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +35.54% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +26.00% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +17.84% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +11.54% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +10.71% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −18.93% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −16.65% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | −12.40% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | −12.05% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | −10.47% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −13.41% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.96% |
| Q1 2026 | +78.14% |
| Q2 2026 | −34.31% |
| Q3 2026 | +0.66% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +19.97% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +8.83% |
| 2024 | −26.82% |
| 2025 | −41.74% |
| 2026 | +41.32% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $42.74 (2026-03-31) |
| 52-Week Low | $20.93 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $33.04 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $32.82 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.67% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −65.58% (2025-10-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −22.70% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 39.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −104.27% |
| RS Peak | 104.7 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 28.3 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DOW's return for this report period?
DOW returned −4.78% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has DOW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DOW: +41.32% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is DOW's 12-month return?
+42.97% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DOW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.67% versus 200DMA ($32.82).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−65.58% on 2025-10-10.