SBAC monthly performance report
Explore SBAC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SBAC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SBA Communications (SBAC) closed September 2026 at $178.59, down 5.84% for the month and −10.18% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SBAC is −7.67%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.21% versus its 200-day moving average ($192.47), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SBAC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −88.67%, with a relative strength index reading of 48.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
SBA Communications ended September 2026 at $178.59, posting a monthly return of −5.84%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.14%.
The current quarter stands at +1.21% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.21% versus the 200-day moving average ($192.47).
Year-to-date, SBAC is −7.67% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −19.37%. The stock is currently −20.37% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.23%.
| Period | SBAC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.40% | −0.12% | −1.28% |
| 1 Week | −3.71% | −0.34% | −3.37% |
| 1 Month | −5.84% | −0.70% | −5.14% |
| 3 Months | −8.80% | +2.80% | −11.60% |
| 6 Months | −3.32% | +13.85% | −17.17% |
| YTD | −7.67% | +11.70% | −19.37% |
| 12 Months | −10.18% | +15.01% | −25.19% |
| 3 Years | −16.97% | +71.69% | −88.67% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +28.52% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +18.37% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +11.84% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | +10.63% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | +10.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −14.44% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −14.11% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −13.14% |
| #4 | Jan 2024 | −11.76% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −10.85% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.74% |
| Q3 2025 | −17.67% |
| Q4 2025 | +0.04% |
| Q1 2026 | −11.02% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.53% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.21% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −9.50% |
| 2024 | −19.67% |
| 2025 | −5.09% |
| 2026 | −7.67% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $224.27 (2026-04-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $162.41 (2026-03-25) |
| Current Price | $178.59 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $192.47 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.21% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −35.23% (2026-03-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −20.37% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 48.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −88.67% |
| RS Peak | 114.1 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 47.8 (Aug 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SBAC's return for this report period?
SBAC returned −5.84% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has SBAC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SBAC: −7.67% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is SBAC's 12-month return?
−10.18% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SBAC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.21% versus 200DMA ($192.47).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−35.23% on 2026-03-25.