FANG monthly performance report
Monthly FANG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
FANG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Diamondback Energy (FANG) closed August 2026 at $186.17, down 8.27% for the month and +27.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FANG is +23.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +7.09% versus its 200-day moving average ($173.85), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FANG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −46.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Diamondback Energy ended August 2026 at $186.17, posting a monthly return of −8.27%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.31%.
The current quarter stands at +13.24% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.09% versus the 200-day moving average ($173.85).
Year-to-date, FANG is +23.84% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +10.96%. The stock is currently −13.21% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.47%.
| Period | FANG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.97% | −0.20% | −2.77% |
| 1 Week | −2.17% | +3.90% | −6.08% |
| 1 Month | −8.27% | +3.05% | −11.31% |
| 3 Months | −9.46% | +7.11% | −16.58% |
| 6 Months | +17.35% | +10.70% | +6.66% |
| YTD | +23.84% | +12.89% | +10.96% |
| 12 Months | +27.79% | +22.58% | +5.21% |
| 3 Years | +25.31% | +72.29% | −46.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +18.14% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +14.92% |
| #3 | Jul 2023 | +11.95% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +9.75% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | +9.16% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −17.62% |
| #2 | Sep 2024 | −9.94% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −9.62% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −7.84% |
| #5 | May 2026 | −6.39% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −16.22% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.21% |
| Q4 2025 | +6.00% |
| Q1 2026 | +30.00% |
| Q2 2026 | −8.69% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +13.24% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +9.68% |
| 2024 | +4.56% |
| 2025 | −11.95% |
| 2026 | +34.41% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $214.51 (2026-05-04) |
| 52-Week Low | $134.30 (2025-09-15) |
| Current Price | $186.17 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $173.85 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +7.09% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.47% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.21% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −46.98% |
| RS Peak | 124.8 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 61.5 (Nov 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FANG's return for this report period?
FANG returned −8.27% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has FANG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FANG: +23.84% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is FANG's 12-month return?
+27.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FANG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +7.09% versus 200DMA ($173.85).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.47% on 2025-04-08.