AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is trading at $179.72, which is -56.1% below its all-time high of $409.83. The Drawdown Severity Score is 8.8, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, AVAV has experienced 62 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -11.1%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:24 PM EDT
AVAV
StockAeroVironment, Inc.
Price
$179.72
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $409.83
Very Large
Current Drawdown
-56.1%
Days in Drawdown
155
Avg Max Drawdown
11.1%
Avg Length
108
Drawdown Severity Score™
8.8
AVAV - Price & High Water Mark
AVAV - 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.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
AeroVironment, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $179.72, which represents a 56.1% decline from its all-time high of $409.83. This drawdown has persisted for 155 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, AeroVironment, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 11.1% in depth, with an average duration of 108 days. AeroVironment, Inc. has gone through 62 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for AeroVironment, Inc. in the last 14 years was 61.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1861 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for AeroVironment, Inc. currently stands at 8.75. 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 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term 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 AeroVironment, Inc.'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 62 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Ongoing | 155 days | -56.1% | $409.83 | $179.72 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-13 | 5 days | -3.7% | $407.51 | $392.29 | $409.83 |
| 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-29 | 4 days | -0.2% | $301.79 | $301.20 | $308.69 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-09-22 | 84 days | -20.7% | $284.95 | $226.08 | $288.08 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2025-06-26 | 226 days | -52.5% | $235.17 | $111.65 | $272.37 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2024-11-07 | 11 days | -2.7% | $220.90 | $214.96 | $223.69 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-25 | 4 days | -2.6% | $220.51 | $214.68 | $220.90 |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-21 | 5 days | -2.1% | $220.23 | $215.63 | $220.51 |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-10-16 | 119 days | -25.2% | $219.31 | $164.14 | $220.23 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-18 | 6 days | -1.1% | $217.57 | $215.11 | $219.31 |
| 2024-06-06 | 2024-06-10 | 5 days | -1.0% | $204.41 | $202.29 | $204.89 |
| 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-05 | 2 days | -0.3% | $203.27 | $202.71 | $204.41 |
| 2024-05-28 | 2024-05-30 | 3 days | -1.0% | $199.77 | $197.75 | $200.44 |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-23 | 3 days | -0.5% | $197.15 | $196.18 | $197.21 |
| 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-20 | 6 days | -0.8% | $194.26 | $192.73 | $197.15 |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-14 | 5 days | -0.5% | $187.33 | $186.47 | $194.26 |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-05-09 | 63 days | -20.8% | $182.25 | $144.36 | $187.33 |
| 2023-12-06 | 2024-03-05 | 91 days | -16.2% | $141.23 | $118.30 | $167.15 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2023-12-01 | 1025 days | -61.0% | $137.94 | $53.78 | $139.71 |
| 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-09 | 15 days | -14.5% | $134.20 | $114.77 | $137.94 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-22 | 2 days | -2.0% | $131.48 | $128.84 | $133.25 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-19 | 5 days | -6.9% | $125.29 | $116.64 | $131.09 |
| 2018-09-19 | 2021-01-14 | 849 days | -61.0% | $119.83 | $46.72 | $125.29 |
| 2018-09-04 | 2018-09-06 | 3 days | -0.5% | $87.96 | $87.50 | $99.97 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-31 | 2 days | -0.3% | $86.21 | $85.99 | $87.96 |
| 2018-08-22 | 2018-08-29 | 8 days | -2.0% | $86.18 | $84.46 | $86.21 |
| 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-16 | 2 days | -1.3% | $82.47 | $81.42 | $83.55 |
| 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-06 | 4 days | -1.1% | $75.82 | $75.02 | $76.06 |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-08-02 | 11 days | -4.2% | $75.24 | $72.09 | $75.82 |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-07-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $74.70 | $74.48 | $74.94 |
| 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-17 | 2 days | -1.9% | $73.37 | $71.96 | $74.70 |
| 2018-07-11 | 2018-07-13 | 3 days | -1.5% | $73.19 | $72.08 | $73.37 |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-05 | 4 days | -1.7% | $71.43 | $70.22 | $72.06 |
| 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-26 | 48 days | -13.8% | $61.27 | $52.82 | $62.23 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2018-05-08 | 140 days | -26.7% | $58.64 | $43.01 | $60.97 |
| 2017-12-11 | 2017-12-15 | 5 days | -3.5% | $55.66 | $53.73 | $55.75 |
| 2017-10-04 | 2017-12-07 | 65 days | -23.9% | $55.42 | $42.16 | $55.57 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-25 | 5 days | -0.7% | $51.89 | $51.53 | $53.28 |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-19 | 14 days | -3.3% | $50.17 | $48.49 | $51.35 |
| 2014-04-03 | 2017-08-30 | 1246 days | -53.5% | $41.39 | $19.25 | $46.52 |
| 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-02 | 8 days | -5.4% | $41.09 | $38.89 | $41.39 |
| 2009-02-17 | 2014-03-24 | 1861 days | -55.1% | $40.03 | $17.98 | $40.22 |
| 2009-01-22 | 2009-02-13 | 23 days | -9.4% | $39.85 | $36.09 | $40.03 |
| 2009-01-06 | 2009-01-21 | 16 days | -13.1% | $39.38 | $34.24 | $39.85 |
| 2008-11-04 | 2009-01-02 | 60 days | -22.2% | $37.38 | $29.08 | $38.26 |
| 2008-10-31 | 2008-11-03 | 4 days | -0.7% | $36.19 | $35.92 | $37.38 |
| 2008-09-12 | 2008-10-30 | 49 days | -20.5% | $35.05 | $27.88 | $36.19 |
| 2008-09-04 | 2008-09-10 | 7 days | -14.8% | $34.50 | $29.39 | $34.73 |
| 2008-08-22 | 2008-09-03 | 13 days | -3.1% | $33.89 | $32.85 | $34.50 |
| 2008-08-15 | 2008-08-21 | 7 days | -4.0% | $33.24 | $31.92 | $33.89 |
| 2008-08-12 | 2008-08-14 | 3 days | -2.7% | $32.89 | $32.00 | $33.24 |
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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What History Says About AVAV
AeroVironment, Inc. has dropped 25%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 781 days with an average max drop of -47.8%.
The current drawdown of -56.1% has lasted 155 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 to Dec 2023 | -61.0% | 1025 days |
| Sep 2018 to Jan 2021 | -61.0% | 849 days |
| Feb 2009 to Mar 2014 | -55.1% | 1861 days |
| Apr 2014 to Aug 2017 | -53.5% | 1246 days |
| Nov 2024 to Jun 2025 | -52.5% | 226 days |
| Dec 2017 to May 2018 | -26.7% | 140 days |
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