GS monthly performance report
View GS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Goldman Sachs (GS) closed September 2026 at $942.00, down 8.18% for the month and +17.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GS is +7.17%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.17% versus its 200-day moving average ($953.17), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GS has outperformed the S&P 500 by +102.68%, with a relative strength index reading of 159.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Goldman Sachs ended September 2026 at $942.00, posting a monthly return of −8.18%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.48%.
The current quarter stands at −6.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.17% versus the 200-day moving average ($953.17).
Year-to-date, GS is +7.17% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −4.53%. The stock is currently −18.37% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.24%.
| Period | GS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.00% | −0.12% | −0.88% |
| 1 Week | −8.47% | −0.34% | −8.13% |
| 1 Month | −8.18% | −0.70% | −7.48% |
| 3 Months | −13.63% | +2.80% | −16.43% |
| 6 Months | +20.43% | +13.85% | +6.58% |
| YTD | +7.17% | +11.70% | −4.53% |
| 12 Months | +17.12% | +15.01% | +2.11% |
| 3 Years | +174.38% | +71.69% | +102.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2025 | +17.87% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +17.53% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +12.95% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +12.54% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +12.49% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −12.21% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −8.18% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | −8.11% |
| #4 | Aug 2023 | −7.91% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −6.17% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +29.56% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.52% |
| Q4 2025 | +10.38% |
| Q1 2026 | −3.76% |
| Q2 2026 | +19.55% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −6.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +12.34% |
| 2024 | +48.44% |
| 2025 | +53.50% |
| 2026 | +7.17% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $1,153.99 (2026-07-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $740.01 (2025-10-17) |
| Current Price | $942.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $953.17 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.17% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.24% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.37% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 159.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +102.68% |
| RS Peak | 197.2 (Jul 2026) |
| RS Trough | 90.7 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GS's return for this report period?
GS returned −8.18% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GS: +7.17% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GS's 12-month return?
+17.12% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.17% versus 200DMA ($953.17).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.24% on 2025-04-08.