XLB monthly performance report
Monthly XLB research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
XLB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- XLB (XLB) closed August 2026 at $52.64, up 4.38% for the month and +18.99% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, XLB is +16.07%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +7.32% versus its 200-day moving average ($49.05), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, XLB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −46.29%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
XLB ended August 2026 at $52.64, posting a monthly return of +4.38%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.34%.
The current quarter stands at +2.01% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +7.32% versus the 200-day moving average ($49.05).
Year-to-date, XLB is +16.07% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +3.19%. The stock is currently −2.77% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −23.93%.
| Period | XLB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.23% | −0.20% | +1.43% |
| 1 Week | +0.57% | +3.90% | −3.33% |
| 1 Month | +4.38% | +3.05% | +1.34% |
| 3 Months | +2.27% | +7.11% | −4.84% |
| 6 Months |