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 November 2026 at $916.56, up 2.46% for the month and +13.79% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, GS is +4.27%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −4.08% versus its 200-day moving average ($955.50), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, GS has outperformed the S&P 500 by +109.00%, with a relative strength index reading of 163.6.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.

Goldman Sachs ended November 2026 at $916.56, posting a monthly return of +2.46%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.64%.

The current quarter stands at +1.80% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.08% versus the 200-day moving average ($955.50).

Year-to-date, GS is +4.27% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −6.35%. The stock is currently −20.57% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.24%.

GS trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodGSS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+0.32%−0.36%+0.69%
1 Week+5.86%+2.59%+3.27%
1 Month+2.46%−0.18%+2.64%
3 Months−12.82%−2.37%−10.45%
6 Months−5.41%+0.83%−6.24%
YTD+4.27%+10.62%−6.35%
12 Months+13.79%+12.25%+1.54%
3 Years+180.37%+71.37%+109.00%
GS best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jun 2025+17.87%
#2Nov 2024+17.53%
#3Dec 2023+12.95%
#4Jul 2024+12.54%
#5Nov 2023+12.49%
GS worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2026−12.24%
#2Mar 2025−12.21%
#3Feb 2026−8.11%
#4Oct 2023−6.17%
#5Dec 2024−5.91%
GS quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+12.52%
Q4 2025+10.38%
Q1 2026−3.76%
Q2 2026+19.55%
Q3 2026−10.98%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+1.80%
GS calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+12.34%
2024+48.44%
2025+53.50%
2026+4.27%
GS drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$1,153.99 (2026-07-15)
52-Week Low$754.00 (2025-11-21)
Current Price$916.56
200-Day Moving Average$955.50
Price vs 200DMA−4.08%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−31.24% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−20.57%
GS relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)163.6
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+109.00%
RS Peak205.5 (Jul 2026)
RS Trough99.5 (Nov 2023)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was GS's return for this report period?

GS returned +2.46% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has GS outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD GS: +4.27% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is GS's 12-month return?

+13.79% over the trailing 12 months.

Is GS above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −4.08% versus 200DMA ($955.50).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−31.24% on 2025-04-08.