GOOG monthly performance report
Monthly GOOG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GOOG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) closed August 2026 at $360.13, up 0.98% for the month and +84.38% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOG is +14.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.44% versus its 200-day moving average ($326.10), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +107.88%, with a relative strength index reading of 159.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class C) ended August 2026 at $360.13, posting a monthly return of +0.98%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.07%.
The current quarter stands at −1.14% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.44% versus the 200-day moving average ($326.10).
Year-to-date, GOOG is +14.76% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +1.88%. The stock is currently −10.96% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.43%.
| Period | GOOG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.05% | −0.20% | −3.86% |
| 1 Week | +8.28% | +3.90% | +4.37% |
| 1 Month | +0.98% | +3.05% | −2.07% |
| 3 Months | −5.71% | +7.11% | −12.82% |