FANG monthly performance report
Explore FANG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
FANG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Diamondback Energy (FANG) closed September 2026 at $194.54, down 2.96% for the month and +40.54% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FANG is +29.41%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.95% versus its 200-day moving average ($181.90), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FANG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −45.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Diamondback Energy ended September 2026 at $194.54, posting a monthly return of −2.96%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.27%.
The current quarter stands at +10.67% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.95% versus the 200-day moving average ($181.90).
Year-to-date, FANG is +29.41% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +18.83%. The stock is currently −10.31% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.47%.
| Period | FANG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −8.03% | −0.44% | −7.59% |
| 1 Week | −3.99% | −1.10% | −2.90% |
| 1 Month | −2.96% | −1.69% | −1.27% |
| 3 Months | +1.25% | −0.10% | +1.36% |
| 6 Months | +10.13% | +13.21% | −3.08% |
| YTD | +29.41% | +10.58% | +18.83% |
| 12 Months | +40.54% | +14.25% | +26.29% |
| 3 Years | +24.91% | +70.07% | −45.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +18.72% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +15.46% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | +13.62% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +12.15% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +9.06% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −17.43% |
| #2 | Sep 2024 | −11.64% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −8.20% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −7.75% |
| #5 | May 2026 | −6.88% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −14.06% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.15% |
| Q4 2025 | +5.05% |
| Q1 2026 | +31.57% |
| Q2 2026 | −11.13% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +10.67% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +13.38% |
| 2024 | +5.64% |
| 2025 | −8.24% |
| 2026 | +29.41% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $216.90 (2026-08-20) |
| 52-Week Low | $134.30 (2025-09-15) |
| Current Price | $194.54 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $181.90 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.95% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.47% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.31% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −45.17% |
| RS Peak | 116.8 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 57.5 (Nov 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FANG's return for this report period?
FANG returned −2.96% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has FANG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FANG: +29.41% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is FANG's 12-month return?
+40.54% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FANG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.95% versus 200DMA ($181.90).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.47% on 2025-04-08.