KVUE monthly performance report
Check KVUE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KVUE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Kenvue (KVUE) closed September 2026 at $17.81, down 5.67% for the month and −1.60% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KVUE is +3.25%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.97% versus its 200-day moving average ($17.98), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KVUE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −87.21%, with a relative strength index reading of 49.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Kenvue ended September 2026 at $17.81, posting a monthly return of −5.67%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.97%.
The current quarter stands at −6.80% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.97% versus the 200-day moving average ($17.98).
Year-to-date, KVUE is +3.25% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −8.45%. The stock is currently −11.53% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.27%.
| Period | KVUE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.34% | −0.12% | −0.22% |
| 1 Week | +0.17% | −0.34% | +0.51% |
| 1 Month | −5.67% | −0.70% | −4.97% |
| 3 Months | −3.36% | +2.80% | −6.16% |
| 6 Months | +1.83% | +13.85% | −12.02% |
| YTD | +3.25% | +11.70% | −8.45% |
| 12 Months | −1.60% | +15.01% | −16.62% |
| 3 Years | −15.51% | +71.69% | −87.21% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2025 | +20.74% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +18.71% |
| #3 | Mar 2024 | +12.95% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | +10.85% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +10.59% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2025 | −21.63% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −12.89% |
| #3 | Jun 2025 | −12.32% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −12.30% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −11.46% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −12.72% |
| Q3 2025 | −22.46% |
| Q4 2025 | +6.28% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.06% |
| Q2 2026 | +10.85% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −6.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −15.67% |
| 2024 | −0.84% |
| 2025 | −19.20% |
| 2026 | +3.25% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $20.13 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $14.02 (2025-10-30) |
| Current Price | $17.81 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $17.98 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.97% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.27% (2025-10-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.53% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 49.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −87.21% |
| RS Peak | 102 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 43.8 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KVUE's return for this report period?
KVUE returned −5.67% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has KVUE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KVUE: +3.25% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is KVUE's 12-month return?
−1.60% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KVUE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.97% versus 200DMA ($17.98).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.27% on 2025-10-16.