MTD monthly performance report
View MTD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
MTD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Mettler Toledo (MTD) closed September 2026 at $1,410.44, up 0.38% for the month and +10.71% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MTD is +1.17%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.92% versus its 200-day moving average ($1,319.21), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MTD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −51.32%, with a relative strength index reading of 72.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Mettler Toledo ended September 2026 at $1,410.44, posting a monthly return of +0.38%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.96%.
The current quarter stands at +10.41% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.92% versus the 200-day moving average ($1,319.21).
Year-to-date, MTD is +1.17% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −10.67%. The stock is currently −7.52% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −36.61%.
| Period | MTD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.30% | +1.13% | +1.17% |
| 1 Week | +10.14% | +0.63% | +9.51% |
| 1 Month | +0.38% | −0.58% | +0.96% |
| 3 Months | +22.17% | +1.64% | +20.54% |
| 6 Months | +20.76% | +15.15% | +5.61% |
| YTD | +1.17% | +11.83% | −10.67% |
| 12 Months | +10.71% | +15.69% | −4.98% |
| 3 Years | +20.68% | +72.00% | −51.32% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | +15.37% |
| #2 | May 2024 | +14.18% |
| #3 | Jan 2025 | +11.50% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +11.08% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +10.86% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2024 | −13.87% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | −11.09% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | −9.34% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −8.69% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −7.72% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.52% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.50% |
| Q4 2025 | +13.57% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.54% |
| Q2 2026 | +1.29% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +10.41% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −16.08% |
| 2024 | +0.88% |
| 2025 | +13.93% |
| 2026 | +1.17% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $1,525.17 (2025-11-25) |
| 52-Week Low | $1,023.05 (2026-05-13) |
| Current Price | $1,410.44 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $1,319.21 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.92% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −36.61% (2025-04-21) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −7.52% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 72.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −51.32% |
| RS Peak | 113.3 (May 2024) |
| RS Trough | 54 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MTD's return for this report period?
MTD returned +0.38% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has MTD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MTD: +1.17% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is MTD's 12-month return?
+10.71% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MTD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.92% versus 200DMA ($1,319.21).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−36.61% on 2025-04-21.