GL monthly performance report
Check GL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Globe Life (GL) closed September 2026 at $173.42, up 0.43% for the month and +20.74% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GL is +24.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($155.11), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −14.68%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Globe Life ended September 2026 at $173.42, posting a monthly return of +0.43%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.13%.
The current quarter stands at −2.94% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($155.11).
Year-to-date, GL is +24.00% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +12.30%. The stock is currently −9.46% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −61.71%.
| Period | GL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.67% | −0.12% | +0.79% |
| 1 Week | +1.31% | −0.34% | +1.65% |
| 1 Month | +0.43% | −0.70% | +1.13% |
| 3 Months | +2.51% | +2.80% | −0.29% |
| 6 Months | +25.25% | +13.85% | +11.40% |
| YTD | +24.00% | +11.70% | +12.30% |
| 12 Months | +20.74% | +15.01% | +5.73% |
| 3 Years | +57.01% | +71.69% | −14.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +16.60% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +13.27% |
| #3 | Jul 2025 | +13.02% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +12.71% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +10.87% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −34.54% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | −8.32% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −8.02% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −6.36% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | −5.26% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.64% |
| Q3 2025 | +15.03% |
| Q4 2025 | −2.18% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.49% |
| Q2 2026 | +28.39% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.94% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +0.97% |
| 2024 | −8.38% |
| 2025 | +25.41% |
| 2026 | +24.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $191.55 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $127.85 (2025-11-03) |
| Current Price | $173.42 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $155.11 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.80% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −61.71% (2024-04-11) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.46% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −14.68% |
| RS Peak | 111.8 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 38.1 (Apr 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GL's return for this report period?
GL returned +0.43% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GL: +24.00% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GL's 12-month return?
+20.74% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.80% versus 200DMA ($155.11).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−61.71% on 2024-04-11.