VZ monthly performance report
Explore VZ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
VZ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Verizon (VZ) closed September 2026 at $48.09, down 3.86% for the month and +10.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VZ is +18.07%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +4.62% versus its 200-day moving average ($45.97), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VZ has underperformed the S&P 500 by −28.27%, with a relative strength index reading of 83.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Verizon ended September 2026 at $48.09, posting a monthly return of −3.86%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.16%.
The current quarter stands at +13.58% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +4.62% versus the 200-day moving average ($45.97).
Year-to-date, VZ is +18.07% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +6.37%. The stock is currently −6.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.28%.
| Period | VZ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.50% | −0.12% | −0.38% |
| 1 Week | −4.98% | −0.34% | −4.64% |
| 1 Month | −3.86% | −0.70% | −3.16% |
| 3 Months | +2.91% | +2.80% | +0.11% |
| 6 Months | −6.40% | +13.85% | −20.25% |
| YTD | +18.07% | +11.70% | +6.37% |
| 12 Months | +10.12% | +15.01% | −4.89% |
| 3 Years | +43.42% | +71.69% | −28.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +12.62% |
| #2 | Jan 2024 | +12.33% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +10.56% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | +9.42% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +9.31% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −11.44% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −9.81% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −9.58% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | −8.36% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.35% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −4.61% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.57% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.33% |
| Q1 2026 | +23.25% |
| Q2 2026 | −15.66% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +13.58% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −4.31% |
| 2024 | +6.07% |
| 2025 | +1.85% |
| 2026 | +18.07% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $51.68 (2026-03-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $38.39 (2025-10-23) |
| Current Price | $48.09 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $45.97 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +4.62% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −18.28% (2026-07-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 83.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −28.27% |
| RS Peak | 116 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 73.8 (Jul 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was VZ's return for this report period?
VZ returned −3.86% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has VZ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD VZ: +18.07% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is VZ's 12-month return?
+10.12% over the trailing 12 months.
Is VZ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +4.62% versus 200DMA ($45.97).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−18.28% on 2026-07-01.