GOOG monthly performance report
Check GOOG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GOOG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) closed November 2026 at $292.52, up 5.14% for the month and +4.80% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOG is −6.78%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.98% versus its 200-day moving average ($336.15), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +47.51%, with a relative strength index reading of 127.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class C) ended November 2026 at $292.52, posting a monthly return of +5.14%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.32%.
The current quarter stands at −14.15% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.98% versus the 200-day moving average ($336.15).
Year-to-date, GOOG is −6.78% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −17.41%. The stock is currently −27.67% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.32%.
| Period | GOOG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.96% | −0.36% | −0.59% |
| 1 Week | +3.03% | +2.59% | +0.43% |
| 1 Month | +5.14% | −0.18% | +5.32% |
| 3 Months | −14.33% | −2.37% | −11.96% |
| 6 Months | −26.69% | +0.83% | −27.52% |
| YTD | −6.78% | +10.62% | −17.41% |
| 12 Months | +4.80% | +12.25% | −7.45% |
| 3 Years | +118.89% | +71.37% | +47.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +33.15% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | +15.71% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | +14.06% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +13.59% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | +11.70% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | −18.35% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | −16.24% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −9.28% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | −8.01% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −7.89% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +37.30% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.84% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.59% |
| Q2 2026 | +23.17% |
| Q3 2026 | −3.56% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −14.15% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +58.83% |
| 2024 | +35.13% |
| 2025 | +64.78% |
| 2026 | −6.78% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $404.44 (2026-05-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $271.41 (2025-11-14) |
| Current Price | $292.52 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $336.15 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.98% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.32% (2026-11-02) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.67% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 127.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +47.51% |
| RS Peak | 178 (May 2026) |
| RS Trough | 85.7 (Mar 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GOOG's return for this report period?
GOOG returned +5.14% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has GOOG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GOOG: −6.78% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is GOOG's 12-month return?
+4.80% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GOOG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.98% versus 200DMA ($336.15).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.32% on 2026-11-02.