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 November 2026 at $112.40, up 3.83% for the month and +17.12% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, UPS is +13.32%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +7.26% versus its 200-day moving average ($104.80), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, UPS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −90.02%, with a relative strength index reading of 47.5.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.

United Parcel Service ended November 2026 at $112.40, posting a monthly return of +3.83%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.01%.

The current quarter stands at +20.29% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.26% versus the 200-day moving average ($104.80).

Year-to-date, UPS is +13.32% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +2.69%. The stock is currently −8.18% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.32%.

UPS trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodUPSS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+1.83%−0.36%+2.19%
1 Week+3.79%+2.59%+1.19%
1 Month+3.83%−0.18%+4.01%
3 Months+10.17%−2.37%+12.54%
6 Months+14.20%+0.83%+13.38%
YTD+13.32%+10.62%+2.69%
12 Months+17.12%+12.25%+4.87%
3 Years−18.65%+71.37%−90.02%
UPS best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Oct 2026+15.85%
#2Oct 2025+15.43%
#3Apr 2026+10.59%
#4Feb 2026+9.17%
#5Nov 2023+7.33%
UPS worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2026−15.16%
#2Jul 2025−14.64%
#3Apr 2025−13.36%
#4Sep 2026−10.35%
#5Jan 2024−9.75%
UPS quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025−17.25%
Q4 2025+18.75%
Q1 2026−0.82%
Q2 2026+9.27%
Q3 2026−13.08%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+20.29%
UPS calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−9.55%
2024−19.80%
2025−21.34%
2026+13.32%
UPS drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$122.41 (2026-02-12)
52-Week Low$90.84 (2025-11-20)
Current Price$112.40
200-Day Moving Average$104.80
Price vs 200DMA+7.26%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−49.32% (2025-09-25)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−8.18%
UPS relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)47.5
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−90.02%
RS Peak110.6 (Dec 2023)
RS Trough37.8 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was UPS's return for this report period?

UPS returned +3.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has UPS outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD UPS: +13.32% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is UPS's 12-month return?

+17.12% over the trailing 12 months.

Is UPS above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +7.26% versus 200DMA ($104.80).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−49.32% on 2025-09-25.