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 November 2026 at $186.57, down 0.31% for the month and −7.47% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SBAC is −3.55%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.98% versus its 200-day moving average ($190.33), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SBAC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −86.64%, with a relative strength index reading of 49.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
SBA Communications ended November 2026 at $186.57, posting a monthly return of −0.31%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.50%.
The current quarter stands at +16.52% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.98% versus the 200-day moving average ($190.33).
Year-to-date, SBAC is −3.55% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of −14.57%. The stock is currently −16.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −38.03%.
| Period | SBAC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.82% | −0.35% | −1.47% |
| 1 Week | −3.37% | +3.29% | −6.66% |
| 1 Month | −0.31% | +0.19% | −0.50% |
| 3 Months | +0.74% | −2.48% | +3.22% |
| 6 Months | −12.66% | +2.00% | −14.65% |
| YTD | −3.55% | +11.03% | −14.57% |
| 12 Months | −7.47% | +10.79% | −18.26% |
| 3 Years | −14.80% | +71.83% | −86.64% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +28.52% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +18.37% |
| #3 | Oct 2026 | +16.88% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +11.84% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | +10.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −15.58% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −14.44% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −14.11% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −13.14% |
| #5 | Jan 2024 | −11.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −17.67% |
| Q4 2025 | +0.04% |
| Q1 2026 | −11.02% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.53% |
| Q3 2026 | −9.26% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +16.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −9.50% |
| 2024 | −19.67% |
| 2025 | −5.09% |
| 2026 | −3.55% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $224.27 (2026-04-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $156.60 (2026-10-05) |
| Current Price | $186.57 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $190.33 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.98% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −38.03% (2026-10-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.81% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 49.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −86.64% |
| RS Peak | 111.2 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 41.4 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SBAC's return for this report period?
SBAC returned −0.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.
Has SBAC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SBAC: −3.55% vs SPY: +11.03%.
What is SBAC's 12-month return?
−7.47% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SBAC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.98% versus 200DMA ($190.33).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−38.03% on 2026-10-01.