GM monthly performance report
View GM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- General Motors (GM) closed September 2026 at $82.20, down 4.77% for the month and +38.71% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GM is +1.08%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.40% versus its 200-day moving average ($80.27), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GM has outperformed the S&P 500 by +74.86%, with a relative strength index reading of 143.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
General Motors ended September 2026 at $82.20, posting a monthly return of −4.77%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.07%.
The current quarter stands at +6.64% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.40% versus the 200-day moving average ($80.27).
Year-to-date, GM is +1.08% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −10.62%. The stock is currently −10.51% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.44%.
| Period | GM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −5.10% | −0.12% | −4.98% |
| 1 Week | −3.99% | −0.34% | −3.65% |
| 1 Month | −4.77% | −0.70% | −4.07% |
| 3 Months | −2.22% | +2.80% | −5.02% |
| 6 Months | +11.91% | +13.85% | −1.94% |
| YTD | +1.08% | +11.70% | −10.62% |
| 12 Months | +38.71% | +15.01% | +23.70% |
| 3 Years | +146.55% | +71.69% | +74.86% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +15.28% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +13.67% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | +13.32% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | +13.20% |
| #5 | Aug 2024 | +12.32% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −14.47% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −12.67% |
| #3 | Sep 2024 | −9.92% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −7.40% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | −7.15% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +4.64% |
| Q3 2025 | +23.90% |
| Q4 2025 | +33.38% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.39% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.46% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.64% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +6.78% |
| 2024 | +48.30% |
| 2025 | +52.66% |
| 2026 | +1.08% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $91.85 (2026-07-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $54.33 (2025-10-14) |
| Current Price | $82.20 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $80.27 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.40% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.44% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.51% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 143.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +74.86% |
| RS Peak | 167.3 (Feb 2026) |
| RS Trough | 81.1 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GM's return for this report period?
GM returned −4.77% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GM: +1.08% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GM's 12-month return?
+38.71% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.40% versus 200DMA ($80.27).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.44% on 2025-04-08.