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 September 2026 at $118.93, down 7.70% for the month and −15.38% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MAA is −14.38%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −9.82% versus its 200-day moving average ($131.88), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MAA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −84.03%, with a relative strength index reading of 51.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 33.3% — 13 positive months versus 26 negative months.
Mid-America Apartment Communities ended September 2026 at $118.93, posting a monthly return of −7.70%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.00%.
The current quarter stands at −14.40% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −9.82% versus the 200-day moving average ($131.88).
Year-to-date, MAA is −14.38% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −26.08%. The stock is currently −17.64% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.42%.
| Period | MAA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.85% | −0.12% | −1.73% |
| 1 Week | −4.70% | −0.34% | −4.36% |
| 1 Month | −7.70% | −0.70% | −7.00% |
| 3 Months | −12.83% | +2.80% | −15.63% |
| 6 Months | −5.85% | +13.85% | −19.70% |
| YTD | −14.38% | +11.70% | −26.08% |
| 12 Months | −15.38% | +15.01% | −30.39% |
| 3 Years | −12.33% | +71.69% | −84.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2024 | +16.17% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | +10.18% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +8.47% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +8.02% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +7.65% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2023 | −11.42% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −8.77% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −8.23% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −8.16% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −7.70% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −11.68% |
| Q3 2025 | −5.59% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.59% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.09% |
| Q2 2026 | +13.77% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −14.40% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −14.35% |
| 2024 | +14.96% |
| 2025 | −10.13% |
| 2026 | −14.38% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $144.41 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $118.91 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $118.93 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $131.88 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −9.82% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.42% (2026-09-18) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −17.64% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 51.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −84.03% |
| RS Peak | 101.9 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 51.1 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MAA's return for this report period?
MAA returned −7.70% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has MAA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MAA: −14.38% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is MAA's 12-month return?
−15.38% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MAA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −9.82% versus 200DMA ($131.88).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.42% on 2026-09-18.