UPS monthly performance report
Explore UPS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
UPS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- United Parcel Service (UPS) closed September 2026 at $99.06, down 4.96% for the month and +16.47% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UPS is −0.13%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −5.65% versus its 200-day moving average ($104.99), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UPS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −109.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 36.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
United Parcel Service ended September 2026 at $99.06, posting a monthly return of −4.96%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.26%.
The current quarter stands at −7.85% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −5.65% versus the 200-day moving average ($104.99).
Year-to-date, UPS is −0.13% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −11.83%. The stock is currently −19.08% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.32%.
| Period | UPS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.11% | −0.12% | −0.99% |
| 1 Week | −1.22% | −0.34% | −0.88% |
| 1 Month | −4.96% | −0.70% | −4.26% |
| 3 Months | −9.96% | +2.80% | −12.76% |
| 6 Months | +1.90% | +13.85% | −11.95% |
| YTD | −0.13% | +11.70% | −11.83% |
| 12 Months | +16.47% | +15.01% | +1.46% |
| 3 Years | −37.48% | +71.69% | −109.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | +15.43% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +10.59% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +9.17% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +7.33% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +7.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −15.16% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | −14.64% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | −13.36% |
| #4 | Jan 2024 | −9.75% |
| #5 | Aug 2023 | −9.47% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −8.23% |
| Q3 2025 | −17.25% |
| Q4 2025 | +18.75% |
| Q1 2026 | −0.82% |
| Q2 2026 | +9.27% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −7.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −9.55% |
| 2024 | −19.80% |
| 2025 | −21.34% |
| 2026 | −0.13% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $122.41 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $82.00 (2025-10-14) |
| Current Price | $99.06 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $104.99 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −5.65% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −49.32% (2025-09-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −19.08% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 36.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −109.17% |
| RS Peak | 102.1 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 35.1 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was UPS's return for this report period?
UPS returned −4.96% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has UPS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD UPS: −0.13% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is UPS's 12-month return?
+16.47% over the trailing 12 months.
Is UPS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −5.65% versus 200DMA ($104.99).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−49.32% on 2025-09-25.