MAA monthly performance report

Check MAA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

MAA monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) closed November 2026 at $117.89, up 0.58% for the month and −9.70% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, MAA is −15.13%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −8.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($128.32), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, MAA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −72.80%, with a relative strength index reading of 57.5.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 25 negative months.

Mid-America Apartment Communities ended November 2026 at $117.89, posting a monthly return of +0.58%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.76%.

The current quarter stands at +0.13% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($128.32).

Year-to-date, MAA is −15.13% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −25.76%. The stock is currently −18.36% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.18%.

MAA trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodMAAS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+1.15%−0.36%+1.51%
1 Week−0.87%+2.59%−3.47%
1 Month+0.58%−0.18%+0.76%
3 Months−10.09%−2.37%−7.72%
6 Months−7.34%+0.83%−8.17%
YTD−15.13%+10.62%−25.76%
12 Months−9.70%+12.25%−21.95%
3 Years−1.42%+71.37%−72.80%
MAA best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Aug 2024+16.17%
#2Feb 2025+10.18%
#3Nov 2024+8.47%
#4Dec 2023+8.02%
#5Jun 2026+7.65%
MAA worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2023−11.42%
#2Mar 2026−8.77%
#3Sep 2026−8.62%
#4Oct 2025−8.23%
#5Oct 2023−8.16%
MAA quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025−5.59%
Q4 2025−0.59%
Q1 2026−12.09%
Q2 2026+13.77%
Q3 2026−15.26%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+0.13%
MAA calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−14.35%
2024+14.96%
2025−10.13%
2026−15.13%
MAA drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$144.41 (2026-07-07)
52-Week Low$114.00 (2026-10-08)
Current Price$117.89
200-Day Moving Average$128.32
Price vs 200DMA−8.13%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−33.18% (2026-10-07)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−18.36%
MAA relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)57.5
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−72.80%
RS Peak112.2 (Apr 2025)
RS Trough54.1 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was MAA's return for this report period?

MAA returned +0.58% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has MAA outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD MAA: −15.13% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is MAA's 12-month return?

−9.70% over the trailing 12 months.

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

Price is −8.13% versus 200DMA ($128.32).

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

−33.18% on 2026-10-07.