MCO monthly performance report
View MCO's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
MCO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Moody's Corporation (MCO) closed September 2026 at $465.30, down 7.80% for the month and −8.41% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MCO is −8.92%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.60% versus its 200-day moving average ($472.87), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MCO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −33.70%, with a relative strength index reading of 79.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Moody's Corporation ended September 2026 at $465.30, posting a monthly return of −7.80%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.10%.
The current quarter stands at +2.73% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.60% versus the 200-day moving average ($472.87).
Year-to-date, MCO is −8.92% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −19.49%. The stock is currently −14.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −24.79%.
| Period | MCO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.40% | −0.44% | +0.04% |
| 1 Week | −1.95% | −1.10% | −0.86% |
| 1 Month | −7.80% | −1.69% | −6.10% |
| 3 Months | +3.90% | −0.10% | +4.00% |
| 6 Months | +4.34% | +13.21% | −8.87% |
| YTD | −8.92% | +10.58% | −19.49% |
| 12 Months | −8.41% | +14.25% | −22.66% |
| 3 Years | +36.38% | +70.07% | −33.70% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +18.49% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +10.12% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +8.45% |
| #4 | May 2024 | +7.20% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +7.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −8.66% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −7.80% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −7.59% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | −7.36% |
| #5 | Sep 2025 | −6.53% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +7.71% |
| Q3 2025 | −5.01% |
| Q4 2025 | +7.21% |
| Q1 2026 | −14.60% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.82% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.73% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +40.18% |
| 2024 | +21.20% |
| 2025 | +7.92% |
| 2026 | −8.92% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $546.88 (2026-01-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $402.28 (2026-02-12) |
| Current Price | $465.30 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $472.87 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.60% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −24.79% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 79.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −33.70% |
| RS Peak | 114 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 74.7 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MCO's return for this report period?
MCO returned −7.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has MCO outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MCO: −8.92% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is MCO's 12-month return?
−8.41% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MCO above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.60% versus 200DMA ($472.87).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−24.79% on 2025-04-08.