TSLA monthly performance report
Explore TSLA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
TSLA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) closed September 2026 at $364.27, down 1.00% for the month and −12.61% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, TSLA is −19.00%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.40% versus its 200-day moving average ($397.67), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, TSLA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −34.38%, with a relative strength index reading of 80.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Tesla, Inc. ended September 2026 at $364.27, posting a monthly return of −1.00%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.30%.
The current quarter stands at −13.39% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.40% versus the 200-day moving average ($397.67).
Year-to-date, TSLA is −19.00% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −30.70%. The stock is currently −26.98% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −53.77%.
| Period | TSLA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.53% | −0.12% | −0.41% |
| 1 Week | −0.32% | −0.34% | +0.02% |
| 1 Month | −1.00% | −0.70% | −0.30% |
| 3 Months | −8.10% | +2.80% | −10.90% |
| 6 Months | −7.91% | +13.85% | −21.76% |
| YTD | −19.00% | +11.70% | −30.70% |
| 12 Months | −12.61% | +15.01% | −27.63% |
| 3 Years | +37.32% | +71.69% | −34.38% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2024 | +38.15% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +33.20% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +22.79% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | +22.19% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +19.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −27.59% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −26.01% |
| #3 | Jan 2024 | −24.63% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −19.73% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | −12.92% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +22.57% |
| Q3 2025 | +40.00% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.12% |
| Q1 2026 | −17.34% |
| Q2 2026 | +13.14% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −13.39% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +101.72% |
| 2024 | +62.52% |
| 2025 | +11.36% |
| 2026 | −19.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $498.83 (2025-12-22) |
| 52-Week Low | $297.38 (2026-07-29) |
| Current Price | $364.27 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $397.67 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −8.40% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −53.77% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −26.98% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 80 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −34.38% |
| RS Peak | 132.8 (Dec 2024) |
| RS Trough | 47.5 (Apr 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was TSLA's return for this report period?
TSLA returned −1.00% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has TSLA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD TSLA: −19.00% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is TSLA's 12-month return?
−12.61% over the trailing 12 months.
Is TSLA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −8.40% versus 200DMA ($397.67).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−53.77% on 2025-04-08.