GM monthly performance report
Monthly GM research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- General Motors (GM) closed August 2026 at $89.16, up 0.34% for the month and +69.57% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GM is +9.64%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($77.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GM has outperformed the S&P 500 by +71.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 140.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
General Motors ended August 2026 at $89.16, posting a monthly return of +0.34%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.71%.
The current quarter stands at +17.73% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($77.71).
Year-to-date, GM is +9.64% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −3.24%. The stock is currently −2.93% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.44%.
| Period | GM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.96% | −0.20% | +1.16% |
| 1 Week | −1.26% | +3.90% | −5.17% |
| 1 Month | +0.34% | +3.05% | −2.71% |
| 3 Months | +15.96% | +7.11% | +8.84% |
| 6 Months |