ZBRA monthly performance report
Check ZBRA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ZBRA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) closed September 2026 at $341.18, down 3.50% for the month and +7.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ZBRA is +40.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +30.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($261.67), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ZBRA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −34.35%, with a relative strength index reading of 79.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Zebra Technologies ended September 2026 at $341.18, posting a monthly return of −3.50%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.80%.
The current quarter stands at +29.60% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +30.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($261.67).
Year-to-date, ZBRA is +40.51% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +29.93%. The stock is currently −11.66% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −52.67%.
| Period | ZBRA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.45% | −0.44% | −0.01% |
| 1 Week | −1.06% | −1.10% | +0.04% |
| 1 Month | −3.50% | −1.69% | −1.80% |
| 3 Months | +46.44% | −0.10% | +46.55% |
| 6 Months | +67.27% | +13.21% | +54.06% |
| YTD | +40.51% | +10.58% | +29.93% |
| 12 Months | +7.15% | +14.25% | −7.10% |
| 3 Years | +35.72% | +70.07% | −34.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +20.33% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +16.67% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +15.76% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +15.34% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +13.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −19.62% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −13.99% |
| #3 | Jan 2024 | −12.36% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −11.46% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −11.41% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +9.13% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.63% |
| Q4 2025 | −18.29% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.90% |
| Q2 2026 | +25.91% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +29.60% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +6.60% |
| 2024 | +41.30% |
| 2025 | −37.13% |
| 2026 | +40.51% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $386.22 (2026-08-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $199.05 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $341.18 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $261.67 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +30.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −52.67% (2026-03-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.66% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 79.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −34.35% |
| RS Peak | 121.5 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 51.4 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ZBRA's return for this report period?
ZBRA returned −3.50% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has ZBRA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ZBRA: +40.51% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is ZBRA's 12-month return?
+7.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ZBRA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +30.38% versus 200DMA ($261.67).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−52.67% on 2026-03-30.