NKE monthly performance report
Check NKE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NKE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Nike, Inc. (NKE) closed September 2026 at $35.51, down 9.09% for the month and −50.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NKE is −44.26%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −29.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($50.55), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NKE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −134.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 21.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Nike, Inc. ended September 2026 at $35.51, posting a monthly return of −9.09%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.39%.
The current quarter stands at −13.50% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −29.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($50.55).
Year-to-date, NKE is −44.26% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −55.96%. The stock is currently −53.87% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −71.05%.
| Period | NKE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.34% | −0.12% | −2.22% |
| 1 Week | −3.51% | −0.34% | −3.17% |
| 1 Month | −9.09% | −0.70% | −8.39% |
| 3 Months | −19.64% | +2.80% | −22.44% |
| 6 Months | −35.19% | +13.85% | −49.04% |
| YTD | −44.26% | +11.70% | −55.96% |
| 12 Months | −50.75% | +15.01% | −65.76% |
| 3 Years | −62.82% | +71.69% | −134.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2025 | +17.25% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +11.30% |
| #3 | Oct 2023 | +7.48% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +7.43% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +7.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2024 | −20.70% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −20.08% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −16.02% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −15.05% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −12.75% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +11.91% |
| Q3 2025 | −1.84% |
| Q4 2025 | −8.63% |
| Q1 2026 | −17.09% |
| Q2 2026 | −22.28% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −13.50% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −7.21% |
| 2024 | −30.30% |
| 2025 | −15.81% |
| 2026 | −44.26% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $76.97 (2025-10-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $35.50 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $35.51 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $50.55 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −29.76% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −71.05% (2026-09-18) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −53.87% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 21.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −134.52% |
| RS Peak | 120.5 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 21.7 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NKE's return for this report period?
NKE returned −9.09% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NKE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NKE: −44.26% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NKE's 12-month return?
−50.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NKE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −29.76% versus 200DMA ($50.55).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−71.05% on 2026-09-18.