GEN monthly performance report
Explore GEN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GEN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Gen Digital (GEN) closed September 2026 at $29.01, down 6.42% for the month and +0.52% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GEN is +6.69%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +17.23% versus its 200-day moving average ($24.75), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GEN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −19.09%, with a relative strength index reading of 88.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Gen Digital ended September 2026 at $29.01, posting a monthly return of −6.42%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.72%.
The current quarter stands at +16.55% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +17.23% versus the 200-day moving average ($24.75).
Year-to-date, GEN is +6.69% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −5.00%. The stock is currently −7.90% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −44.37%.
| Period | GEN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.97% | −0.12% | −3.85% |
| 1 Week | −4.13% | −0.34% | −3.79% |
| 1 Month | −6.42% | −0.70% | −5.72% |
| 3 Months | +18.07% | +2.80% | +15.27% |
| 6 Months | +40.28% | +13.85% | +26.43% |
| YTD | +6.69% | +11.70% | −5.00% |
| 12 Months | +0.52% | +15.01% | −14.49% |
| 3 Years | +52.60% | +71.69% | −19.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +33.70% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +32.53% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +23.29% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +12.93% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +10.29% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −16.57% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −12.69% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | −11.77% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −11.25% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −10.09% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.78% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.44% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.23% |
| Q1 2026 | −30.75% |
| Q2 2026 | +32.18% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +16.55% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +6.49% |
| 2024 | +19.98% |
| 2025 | −0.69% |
| 2026 | +6.69% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $31.50 (2026-09-14) |
| 52-Week Low | $17.78 (2026-04-13) |
| Current Price | $29.01 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $24.75 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +17.23% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −44.37% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −7.90% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 88.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −19.09% |
| RS Peak | 121.7 (Dec 2024) |
| RS Trough | 61.4 (Apr 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GEN's return for this report period?
GEN returned −6.42% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GEN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GEN: +6.69% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GEN's 12-month return?
+0.52% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GEN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +17.23% versus 200DMA ($24.75).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−44.37% on 2026-04-10.