HD monthly performance report
Monthly HD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
HD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Home Depot (The) (HD) closed August 2026 at $353.14, up 6.38% for the month and −8.37% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, HD is +2.63%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.07% versus its 200-day moving average ($349.41), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, HD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −64.10%, with a relative strength index reading of 62.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Home Depot (The) ended August 2026 at $353.14, posting a monthly return of +6.38%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.33%.
The current quarter stands at −2.66% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.07% versus the 200-day moving average ($349.41).
Year-to-date, HD is +2.63% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −10.26%. The stock is currently −17.25% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.03%.
| Period | HD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.41% | −0.20% | +1.61% |
| 1 Week | +2.52% | +3.90% | −1.39% |
| 1 Month | +6.38% | +3.05% | +3.33% |
| 3 Months | +7.40% | +7.11% | +0.29% |
| 6 Months | −6.61% | +10.70% | −17.30% |
| YTD | +2.63% | +12.89% | −10.26% |
| 12 Months | −8.37% | +22.58% | −30.96% |
| 3 Years | +8.18% | +72.29% | −64.10% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +11.92% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +10.59% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +10.43% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | +10.14% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +9.77% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −12.39% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −12.30% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −9.33% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −8.99% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −7.67% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +1.60% |
| Q3 2025 | +11.97% |
| Q4 2025 | −13.63% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.68% |
| Q2 2026 | +7.34% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.66% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +12.53% |
| 2024 | +14.19% |
| 2025 | −6.93% |
| 2026 | +1.68% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $426.75 (2025-09-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $289.10 (2026-05-19) |
| Current Price | $353.14 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $349.41 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.07% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.03% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −17.25% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 62.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −64.10% |
| RS Peak | 103.7 (Aug 2023) |
| RS Trough | 55.1 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was HD's return for this report period?
HD returned +6.38% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has HD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD HD: +2.63% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is HD's 12-month return?
−8.37% over the trailing 12 months.
Is HD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.07% versus 200DMA ($349.41).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.03% on 2026-05-15.