XLP monthly performance report
Monthly XLP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
XLP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- XLP (XLP) closed August 2026 at $85.33, up 0.33% for the month and +6.04% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, XLP is +9.85%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($82.48), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, XLP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −57.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
XLP ended August 2026 at $85.33, posting a monthly return of +0.33%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.72%.
The current quarter stands at +3.61% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($82.48).
Year-to-date, XLP is +9.85% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −3.04%. The stock is currently −5.34% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −12.01%.
| Period | XLP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.05% | −0.20% | +0.15% |
| 1 Week | −1.99% | +3.90% | −5.89% |
| 1 Month | +0.33% | +3.05% | −2.72% |
| 3 Months | +1.21% | +7.11% | −5.90% |
| 6 Months |