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 September 2026 at $344.41, up 2.68% for the month and +36.49% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOG is +9.75%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.69% versus its 200-day moving average ($335.38), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +76.15%, with a relative strength index reading of 144.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class C) ended September 2026 at $344.41, posting a monthly return of +2.68%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.38%.
The current quarter stands at −2.52% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.69% versus the 200-day moving average ($335.38).
Year-to-date, GOOG is +9.75% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −1.94%. The stock is currently −14.84% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.43%.
| Period | GOOG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.21% | −0.12% | +0.33% |
| 1 Week | +2.67% | −0.34% | +3.01% |
| 1 Month | +2.68% | −0.70% | +3.38% |
| 3 Months | −7.19% | +2.80% | −9.99% |
| 6 Months | +14.25% | +13.85% | +0.40% |
| YTD | +9.75% | +11.70% | −1.94% |
| 12 Months | +36.49% | +15.01% | +21.48% |
| 3 Years | +147.85% | +71.69% | +76.15% |
| 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 | Feb 2025 | −16.24% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −9.28% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | −8.01% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −7.89% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −6.14% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +13.54% |
| Q3 2025 | +37.30% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.84% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.59% |
| Q2 2026 | +23.17% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +58.83% |
| 2024 | +35.13% |
| 2025 | +64.78% |
| 2026 | +9.75% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $404.44 (2026-05-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $236.68 (2025-10-10) |
| Current Price | $344.41 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $335.38 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.69% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.43% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.84% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 144.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +76.15% |
| RS Peak | 172.5 (May 2026) |
| RS Trough | 83 (Mar 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GOOG's return for this report period?
GOOG returned +2.68% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GOOG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GOOG: +9.75% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GOOG's 12-month return?
+36.49% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GOOG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.69% versus 200DMA ($335.38).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.43% on 2025-04-08.