MO monthly performance report
Monthly MO research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Altria (MO) closed August 2026 at $68.44, up 0.16% for the month and +9.47% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MO is +18.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +4.37% versus its 200-day moving average ($65.58), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −16.74%, with a relative strength index reading of 90.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Altria ended August 2026 at $68.44, posting a monthly return of +0.16%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.89%.
The current quarter stands at −4.82% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +4.37% versus the 200-day moving average ($65.58).
Year-to-date, MO is +18.70% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +5.81%. The stock is currently −11.17% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.15%.
| Period | MO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.54% | −0.20% | +0.74% |
| 1 Week | −8.53% | +3.90% | −12.43% |
| 1 Month | +0.16% | +3.05% | −2.89% |
| 3 Months | −5.79% | +7.11% | −12.91% |
| 6 Months |