MCO monthly performance report
Monthly MCO research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MCO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Moody's Corporation (MCO) closed August 2026 at $483.98, up 1.17% for the month and −6.18% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MCO is −5.26%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.55% versus its 200-day moving average ($471.96), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MCO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −29.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 82.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Moody's Corporation ended August 2026 at $483.98, posting a monthly return of +1.17%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.88%.
The current quarter stands at +5.96% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.55% versus the 200-day moving average ($471.96).
Year-to-date, MCO is −5.26% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −18.15%. The stock is currently −11.50% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −24.79%.
| Period | MCO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.06% | −0.20% | +0.26% |
| 1 Week | −0.05% | +3.90% | −3.95% |
| 1 Month | +1.17% | +3.05% | −1.88% |
| 3 Months | +4.79% | +7.11% | −2.32% |
| 6 Months |