GL monthly performance report
Monthly GL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Globe Life (GL) closed August 2026 at $183.86, up 0.88% for the month and +31.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GL is +31.46%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +23.52% versus its 200-day moving average ($148.86), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −10.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 93.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 69.2% — 27 positive months versus 12 negative months.
Globe Life ended August 2026 at $183.86, posting a monthly return of +0.88%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.16%.
The current quarter stands at +3.44% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +23.52% versus the 200-day moving average ($148.86).
Year-to-date, GL is +31.46% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +18.57%. The stock is currently −4.01% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −61.71%.
| Period | GL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.02% | −0.20% | +0.18% |
| 1 Week | +2.62% | +3.90% | −1.29% |
| 1 Month | +0.88% | +3.05% | −2.16% |
| 3 Months | +19.16% | +7.11% | +12.04% |
| 6 Months | +28.18% | +10.70% | +17.48% |
| YTD | +31.46% | +12.89% | +18.57% |
| 12 Months | +31.79% | +22.58% | +9.21% |
| 3 Years | +61.88% | +72.29% | −10.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +16.65% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | +13.48% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +12.47% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +11.60% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +10.61% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −34.35% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | −8.28% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −7.43% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −6.06% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −3.35% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +5.71% |
| Q3 2025 | +16.56% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.93% |
| Q1 2026 | +0.28% |
| Q2 2026 | +28.39% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +3.44% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.93% |
| 2024 | −8.19% |
| 2025 | +44.24% |
| 2026 | +33.18% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $191.55 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $127.85 (2025-11-03) |
| Current Price | $183.86 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $148.86 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +23.52% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −61.71% (2024-04-11) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.01% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 93.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −10.41% |
| RS Peak | 108.7 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 37.1 (Apr 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GL's return for this report period?
GL returned +0.88% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has GL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GL: +31.46% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is GL's 12-month return?
+31.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +23.52% versus 200DMA ($148.86).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−61.71% on 2024-04-11.