STE monthly performance report
Explore STE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
STE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Steris (STE) closed September 2026 at $205.04, down 11.86% for the month and −18.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, STE is −19.12%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.43% versus its 200-day moving average ($231.49), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, STE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −81.80%, with a relative strength index reading of 52.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Steris ended September 2026 at $205.04, posting a monthly return of −11.86%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.17%.
The current quarter stands at −2.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.43% versus the 200-day moving average ($231.49).
Year-to-date, STE is −19.12% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −30.82%. The stock is currently −23.90% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.78%.
| Period | STE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.44% | −0.12% | −1.32% |
| 1 Week | −2.71% | −0.34% | −2.37% |
| 1 Month | −11.86% | −0.70% | −11.17% |
| 3 Months | −0.71% | +2.80% | −3.51% |
| 6 Months | −4.44% | +13.85% | −18.29% |
| YTD | −19.12% | +11.70% | −30.82% |
| 12 Months | −18.15% | +15.01% | −33.16% |
| 3 Years | −10.10% | +71.69% | −81.80% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2025 | +12.97% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +9.41% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +9.11% |
| #4 | May 2024 | +8.96% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +8.75% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −12.37% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −11.86% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −9.01% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | −8.53% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −6.16% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +5.99% |
| Q3 2025 | +3.01% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.46% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.78% |
| Q2 2026 | −4.78% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +19.04% |
| 2024 | −6.50% |
| 2025 | +23.33% |
| 2026 | −19.12% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $269.44 (2026-01-16) |
| 52-Week Low | $198.01 (2026-06-17) |
| Current Price | $205.04 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $231.49 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.43% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −25.78% (2026-06-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −23.90% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 52.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −81.80% |
| RS Peak | 102 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 52.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was STE's return for this report period?
STE returned −11.86% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has STE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD STE: −19.12% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is STE's 12-month return?
−18.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is STE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.43% versus 200DMA ($231.49).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−25.78% on 2026-06-17.