GS monthly performance report
Monthly GS research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Goldman Sachs (GS) closed August 2026 at $1,060.38, up 4.12% for the month and +47.09% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GS is +20.63%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +15.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($918.37), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GS has outperformed the S&P 500 by +127.92%, with a relative strength index reading of 174.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 69.2% — 27 positive months versus 12 negative months.
Goldman Sachs ended August 2026 at $1,060.38, posting a monthly return of +4.12%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.08%.
The current quarter stands at +1.83% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +15.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($918.37).
Year-to-date, GS is +20.63% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +7.75%. The stock is currently −8.11% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.24%.
| Period | GS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.70% | −0.20% | +0.90% |
| 1 Week | +2.62% | +3.90% | −1.29% |
| 1 Month | +4.12% | +3.05% | +1.08% |
| 3 Months | +14.79% | +7.11% | +7.67% |
| 6 Months |