A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is trading at $57.28, which is -35.9% below its all-time high of $89.39. The Drawdown Severity Score is 7.1, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, AOS has experienced 236 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:10 PM EDT
AOS
StockA. O. Smith Corporation
Price
$57.28
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $89.39
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-35.9%
Days in Drawdown
622
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
58
Drawdown Severity Score™
7.1
AOS - Price & High Water Mark
AOS - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
A. O. Smith Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $57.28, which represents a 35.9% decline from its all-time high of $89.39. This drawdown has persisted for 622 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, A. O. Smith Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 58 days. A. O. Smith Corporation has gone through 236 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for A. O. Smith Corporation in the last 14 years was 46.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1137 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for A. O. Smith Corporation currently stands at 7.14. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing A. O. Smith Corporation's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 236 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-07 | Ongoing | 622 days | -35.9% | $89.39 | $57.28 | — |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-07-16 | 117 days | -10.4% | $87.01 | $77.92 | $89.39 |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | 3 days | -1.4% | $84.31 | $83.12 | $84.84 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-15 | 7 days | -1.5% | $83.88 | $82.58 | $84.31 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-07 | 3 days | -1.7% | $82.38 | $81.02 | $83.88 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2024-02-28 | 787 days | -42.7% | $79.79 | $45.73 | $80.24 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2 days | -0.6% | $79.75 | $79.27 | $79.79 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-27 | 11 days | -5.4% | $77.86 | $73.67 | $78.72 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-15 | 3 days | -2.0% | $77.72 | $76.19 | $77.76 |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2 days | -0.1% | $77.12 | $77.02 | $77.72 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-07 | 15 days | -4.5% | $76.95 | $73.47 | $77.04 |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-22 | 5 days | -0.5% | $76.91 | $76.50 | $76.95 |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | 2 days | -0.4% | $76.29 | $75.99 | $76.69 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-11 | 2 days | -0.3% | $73.15 | $72.90 | $74.04 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-09 | 6 days | -1.1% | $72.85 | $72.07 | $73.15 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-11-01 | 60 days | -17.1% | $68.21 | $56.51 | $69.42 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-02 | 3 days | -0.5% | $67.49 | $67.18 | $68.21 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-30 | 14 days | -3.2% | $67.22 | $65.06 | $67.49 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-16 | 5 days | -1.1% | $66.86 | $66.09 | $67.22 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-08-11 | 93 days | -8.6% | $66.60 | $60.89 | $66.86 |
| 2021-05-05 | 2021-05-10 | 6 days | -0.6% | $65.94 | $65.57 | $66.60 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-05-03 | 36 days | -4.2% | $63.81 | $61.10 | $64.80 |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-26 | 4 days | -3.3% | $61.96 | $59.93 | $63.81 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-15 | 4 days | -0.9% | $59.68 | $59.12 | $59.94 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2021-03-10 | 1137 days | -46.8% | $58.80 | $31.28 | $59.68 |
| 2018-01-22 | 2018-01-25 | 4 days | -0.4% | $58.10 | $57.90 | $58.42 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -0.4% | $56.61 | $56.40 | $56.85 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2018-01-11 | 42 days | -5.3% | $54.97 | $52.04 | $56.12 |
| 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-28 | 35 days | -5.5% | $53.55 | $50.62 | $53.96 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-10-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $53.26 | $53.22 | $53.55 |
| 2017-10-13 | 2017-10-20 | 8 days | -1.3% | $53.13 | $52.43 | $53.26 |
| 2017-10-09 | 2017-10-12 | 4 days | -0.6% | $52.75 | $52.44 | $53.13 |
| 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-06 | 2 days | -0.1% | $52.62 | $52.57 | $52.75 |
| 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-02 | 8 days | -1.1% | $51.49 | $50.93 | $51.87 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2 days | -0.1% | $51.08 | $51.02 | $51.49 |
| 2017-09-13 | 2017-09-15 | 3 days | -0.4% | $50.30 | $50.11 | $50.34 |
| 2017-07-18 | 2017-09-11 | 56 days | -7.0% | $49.69 | $46.23 | $49.75 |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-07-17 | 28 days | -2.7% | $49.61 | $48.25 | $49.69 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-19 | 5 days | -0.2% | $49.04 | $48.94 | $49.61 |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-06-13 | 5 days | -0.6% | $48.62 | $48.33 | $49.02 |
| 2017-06-05 | 2017-06-08 | 4 days | -1.7% | $48.51 | $47.67 | $48.62 |
| 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-02 | 26 days | -4.2% | $47.72 | $45.73 | $48.51 |
| 2017-04-28 | 2017-05-04 | 7 days | -2.2% | $46.93 | $45.89 | $47.27 |
| 2017-03-20 | 2017-04-25 | 37 days | -5.0% | $44.87 | $42.63 | $45.38 |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017-03-15 | 15 days | -3.3% | $43.98 | $42.54 | $44.57 |
| 2016-10-07 | 2017-02-27 | 144 days | -14.6% | $43.98 | $37.58 | $43.98 |
| 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-03 | 5 days | -1.2% | $42.38 | $41.88 | $42.61 |
| 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-27 | 22 days | -6.1% | $41.48 | $38.96 | $42.14 |
| 2016-08-31 | 2016-09-02 | 3 days | -0.5% | $41.42 | $41.21 | $41.48 |
| 2016-08-24 | 2016-08-29 | 6 days | -0.5% | $40.97 | $40.75 | $41.33 |
| 2016-08-12 | 2016-08-23 | 12 days | -1.4% | $40.57 | $40.00 | $40.97 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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AOS Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$57.28
High-water mark
$89.39
Current drawdown
-35.9%
Days in drawdown
622
This AOS page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior A. O. Smith Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 5 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 449 days with an average max drop of -26.3%.
The current drawdown of -35.9% has lasted 622 days, which is 1.4x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 to Mar 2021 | -46.8% | 1137 days |
| Jan 2022 to Feb 2024 | -42.7% | 787 days |
| Sep 2021 to Nov 2021 | -17.1% | 60 days |
| Oct 2016 to Feb 2017 | -14.6% | 144 days |
| Mar 2024 to Jul 2024 | -10.4% | 117 days |
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