WBD monthly performance report
Explore WBD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
WBD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) closed September 2026 at $28.07, down 1.61% for the month and +53.81% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WBD is −2.60%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.54% versus its 200-day moving average ($27.37), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WBD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +67.01%, with a relative strength index reading of 141.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Warner Bros. Discovery ended September 2026 at $28.07, posting a monthly return of −1.61%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.08%.
The current quarter stands at +5.29% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.54% versus the 200-day moving average ($27.37).
Year-to-date, WBD is −2.60% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −13.18%. The stock is currently −6.43% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.28%.
| Period | WBD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.14% | −0.44% | +0.58% |
| 1 Week | +0.57% | −1.10% | +1.67% |
| 1 Month | −1.61% | −1.69% | +0.08% |
| 3 Months | +4.04% | −0.10% | +4.14% |
| 6 Months | +0.93% | +13.21% | −12.28% |
| YTD | −2.60% | +10.58% | −13.18% |
| 12 Months | +53.81% | +14.25% | +39.56% |
| 3 Years | +137.08% | +70.07% | +67.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2025 | +67.78% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +28.91% |
| #3 | Dec 2025 | +20.08% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +16.26% |
| #5 | May 2025 | +14.99% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −19.20% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −17.35% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −15.69% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | −12.28% |
| #5 | Jan 2024 | −11.95% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.80% |
| Q3 2025 | +70.42% |
| Q4 2025 | +47.57% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.72% |
| Q2 2026 | −2.91% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +5.29% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +20.04% |
| 2024 | −7.12% |
| 2025 | +172.66% |
| 2026 | −2.60% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.00 (2025-12-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $12.00 (2025-09-10) |
| Current Price | $28.07 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $27.37 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.54% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.28% (2024-08-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.43% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 141.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +67.01% |
| RS Peak | 167.3 (Dec 2025) |
| RS Trough | 47.6 (Sep 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WBD's return for this report period?
WBD returned −1.61% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has WBD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WBD: −2.60% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is WBD's 12-month return?
+53.81% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WBD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.54% versus 200DMA ($27.37).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.28% on 2024-08-12.