American Express Company (AXP) is trading at $316.47, which is -17.8% below its all-time high of $384.89. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.5, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, AXP has experienced 261 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.2%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:17 PM EDT
AXP
StockAmerican Express Company
Price
$316.47
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $384.89
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-17.8%
Days in Drawdown
115
Avg Max Drawdown
5.3%
Avg Length
54
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.5
AXP - Price & High Water Mark
AXP - 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.
American Express Company (AXP) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
American Express Company is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $316.47, which represents a 17.8% decline from its all-time high of $384.89. This drawdown has persisted for 115 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, American Express Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.3% in depth, with an average duration of 54 days. American Express Company has gone through 261 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for American Express Company in the last 14 years was 49.6%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 709 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for American Express Company currently stands at 3.49. 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 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
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 American Express Company'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 261 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Ongoing | 115 days | -17.8% | $384.89 | $316.47 | — |
| 2025-11-10 | 2025-11-11 | 2 days | -0.2% | $368.54 | $367.88 | $370.16 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-07 | 2 days | -0.0% | $365.80 | $365.73 | $368.54 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-05 | 9 days | -1.0% | $361.67 | $358.22 | $365.80 |
| 2025-10-22 | 2025-10-24 | 3 days | -0.9% | $355.22 | $352.00 | $357.56 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-17 | 18 days | -7.4% | $341.44 | $316.26 | $346.62 |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-26 | 8 days | -0.4% | $340.81 | $339.32 | $340.82 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-17 | 16 days | -2.4% | $330.44 | $322.53 | $335.15 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-08-29 | 54 days | -10.3% | $327.30 | $293.53 | $330.44 |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-07-02 | 159 days | -28.8% | $323.15 | $230.22 | $323.97 |
| 2025-01-16 | 2025-01-17 | 2 days | -0.3% | $309.72 | $308.88 | $309.96 |
| 2024-11-27 | 2025-01-15 | 50 days | -5.8% | $302.31 | $284.71 | $309.72 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-22 | 16 days | -3.3% | $292.01 | $282.50 | $298.09 |
| 2024-10-18 | 2024-11-06 | 20 days | -6.4% | $282.73 | $264.50 | $292.01 |
| 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-11 | 5 days | -2.5% | $273.03 | $266.24 | $273.22 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-04 | 4 days | -1.0% | $267.61 | $265.03 | $273.03 |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-27 | 5 days | -1.0% | $265.43 | $262.65 | $267.47 |
| 2024-09-18 | 2024-09-19 | 2 days | -1.2% | $261.89 | $258.71 | $265.19 |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-16 | 18 days | -6.1% | $256.40 | $240.83 | $257.63 |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-27 | 8 days | -3.1% | $250.69 | $243.04 | $251.65 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-19 | 19 days | -10.7% | $249.69 | $222.93 | $250.69 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-30 | 13 days | -3.9% | $246.65 | $237.00 | $249.14 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-07-15 | 55 days | -8.6% | $239.15 | $218.60 | $240.77 |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2 days | -0.2% | $238.89 | $238.38 | $239.15 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-17 | 5 days | -1.5% | $238.38 | $234.79 | $238.89 |
| 2024-04-25 | 2024-05-09 | 15 days | -3.5% | $235.25 | $227.04 | $235.27 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-04-19 | 29 days | -4.8% | $224.72 | $213.98 | $227.30 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-20 | 12 days | -2.2% | $219.13 | $214.26 | $223.53 |
| 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-07 | 4 days | -1.1% | $215.44 | $213.03 | $219.13 |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-22 | 3 days | -0.8% | $208.48 | $206.84 | $209.88 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-15 | 4 days | -1.3% | $208.39 | $205.64 | $208.45 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-07 | 3 days | -0.4% | $202.45 | $201.70 | $205.06 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-02 | 3 days | -1.7% | $200.23 | $196.88 | $202.45 |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2 days | -0.3% | $197.56 | $197.00 | $200.23 |
| 2022-02-17 | 2024-01-26 | 709 days | -31.5% | $189.14 | $129.48 | $197.56 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-15 | 6 days | -2.3% | $187.26 | $182.88 | $188.76 |
| 2021-10-25 | 2022-02-07 | 106 days | -19.8% | $177.92 | $142.71 | $179.12 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-22 | 2 days | -1.2% | $170.81 | $168.78 | $177.92 |
| 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-18 | 21 days | -5.2% | $167.70 | $158.93 | $168.17 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-09-24 | 74 days | -8.6% | $164.69 | $150.58 | $166.70 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -2.0% | $162.21 | $158.91 | $163.12 |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-06 | 9 days | -3.1% | $160.34 | $155.42 | $160.86 |
| 2021-06-09 | 2021-06-24 | 16 days | -5.0% | $157.56 | $149.66 | $159.16 |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-05-27 | 18 days | -4.2% | $150.43 | $144.11 | $151.15 |
| 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-05 | 2 days | -0.2% | $146.48 | $146.22 | $147.98 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -0.8% | $146.31 | $145.10 | $146.48 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-26 | 8 days | -3.8% | $141.92 | $136.57 | $142.26 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-16 | 38 days | -9.4% | $141.76 | $128.38 | $141.92 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-03 | 7 days | -3.3% | $131.97 | $127.60 | $134.52 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2021-02-22 | 369 days | -49.6% | $126.91 | $63.91 | $128.25 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-02-19 | 2 days | -0.2% | $125.93 | $125.67 | $126.91 |
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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AXP Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$316.47
High-water mark
$384.89
Current drawdown
-17.8%
Days in drawdown
115
This AXP 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 American Express Company drawdowns.
What History Says About AXP
American Express Company has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 236 days with an average max drop of -25.1%.
The current drawdown of -17.8% has lasted 115 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Feb 2021 | -49.6% | 369 days |
| Feb 2022 to Jan 2024 | -31.5% | 709 days |
| Jan 2025 to Jul 2025 | -28.8% | 159 days |
| Oct 2021 to Feb 2022 | -19.8% | 106 days |
| Aug 2024 to Aug 2024 | -10.7% | 19 days |
| Jul 2025 to Aug 2025 | -10.3% | 54 days |
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