META monthly performance report
View META's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
META monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Meta Platforms (META) closed September 2026 at $673.31, up 17.64% for the month and −13.57% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, META is +2.00%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +7.86% versus its 200-day moving average ($624.23), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, META has outperformed the S&P 500 by +54.13%, with a relative strength index reading of 130.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Meta Platforms ended September 2026 at $673.31, posting a monthly return of +17.64%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +19.34%.
The current quarter stands at +19.53% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.86% versus the 200-day moving average ($624.23).
Year-to-date, META is +2.00% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −8.57%. The stock is currently −14.86% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −34.21%.
| Period | META | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.46% | −0.44% | +0.90% |
| 1 Week | +3.00% | −1.10% | +4.10% |
| 1 Month | +17.64% | −1.69% | +19.34% |
| 3 Months | +13.45% | −0.10% | +13.55% |
| 6 Months | +5.50% | +13.21% | −7.71% |
| YTD | +2.00% | +10.58% | −8.57% |
| 12 Months | −13.57% | +14.25% | −27.82% |
| 3 Years | +124.20% | +70.07% | +54.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +25.63% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +17.94% |
| #3 | Jan 2025 | +17.71% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | +17.64% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +13.99% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −13.74% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −11.73% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −11.71% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −11.41% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −10.94% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +28.06% |
| Q3 2025 | −0.50% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.12% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.33% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.55% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +19.53% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +194.13% |
| 2024 | +65.42% |
| 2025 | +12.74% |
| 2026 | +2.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $790.80 (2025-09-19) |
| 52-Week Low | $520.26 (2026-03-27) |
| Current Price | $673.31 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $624.23 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +7.86% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −34.21% (2025-04-21) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.86% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 130.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +54.13% |
| RS Peak | 180.4 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was META's return for this report period?
META returned +17.64% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has META outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD META: +2.00% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is META's 12-month return?
−13.57% over the trailing 12 months.
Is META above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +7.86% versus 200DMA ($624.23).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−34.21% on 2025-04-21.