Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is trading at $17.15, which is -79.5% below its all-time high of $83.86. The Drawdown Severity Score is 15.9, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, BAX has experienced 227 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.0%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:25 PM EDT
BAX
StockBaxter International Inc.
Price
$17.15
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $83.86
Historic
Current Drawdown
-79.5%
Days in Drawdown
2140
Avg Max Drawdown
5.0%
Avg Length
53
Drawdown Severity Score™
15.9
BAX - Price & High Water Mark
BAX - 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.
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Baxter International Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $17.15, which represents a 79.5% decline from its all-time high of $83.86. This drawdown has persisted for 2140 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Baxter International Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.0% in depth, with an average duration of 53 days. Baxter International Inc. has gone through 227 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Baxter International Inc. in the last 14 years was 23.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 169 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Baxter International Inc. currently stands at 15.86. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score above 12.0 indicates a historic, once-in-a-decade event—an extraordinarily rare drawdown that may represent a possible generational buying opportunity or signal fundamental changes worth investigating.
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 Baxter International 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 227 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-31 | Ongoing | 2140 days | -79.5% | $83.86 | $17.15 | — |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-04-20 | 73 days | -23.1% | $82.90 | $63.76 | $83.86 |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-05 | 14 days | -2.1% | $81.00 | $79.28 | $81.13 |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-01-21 | 5 days | -0.3% | $79.96 | $79.73 | $80.92 |
| 2019-09-09 | 2020-01-15 | 129 days | -14.6% | $79.56 | $67.97 | $79.58 |
| 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-06 | 24 days | -3.6% | $77.95 | $75.16 | $79.56 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-13 | 14 days | -4.9% | $76.16 | $72.40 | $77.95 |
| 2019-07-26 | 2019-07-29 | 4 days | -0.0% | $75.28 | $75.27 | $75.99 |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-07-23 | 2 days | -0.5% | $73.46 | $73.09 | $73.63 |
| 2019-07-12 | 2019-07-17 | 6 days | -1.1% | $72.95 | $72.17 | $73.06 |
| 2019-06-24 | 2019-07-11 | 18 days | -2.2% | $72.85 | $71.26 | $72.95 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-20 | 80 days | -10.2% | $72.07 | $64.73 | $72.52 |
| 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-26 | 5 days | -1.5% | $69.15 | $68.08 | $69.46 |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 | 2 days | -0.5% | $68.39 | $68.03 | $69.15 |
| 2018-10-02 | 2019-03-19 | 169 days | -20.9% | $68.21 | $53.97 | $68.39 |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-01 | 7 days | -1.5% | $68.17 | $67.16 | $68.21 |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 4 days | -0.4% | $68.11 | $67.83 | $68.17 |
| 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-20 | 4 days | -0.8% | $68.11 | $67.54 | $68.11 |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-13 | 50 days | -7.6% | $66.91 | $61.83 | $67.62 |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-24 | 40 days | -3.8% | $65.94 | $63.44 | $66.06 |
| 2018-06-13 | 2018-06-14 | 2 days | -1.0% | $65.89 | $65.22 | $65.94 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-12 | 6 days | -1.2% | $65.83 | $65.02 | $65.89 |
| 2018-05-29 | 2018-06-01 | 4 days | -2.1% | $63.26 | $61.95 | $63.57 |
| 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-23 | 2 days | -0.5% | $62.88 | $62.55 | $63.10 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-05-21 | 112 days | -13.4% | $62.87 | $54.43 | $62.88 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-25 | 3 days | -0.9% | $61.08 | $60.56 | $61.82 |
| 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-19 | 10 days | -2.5% | $60.37 | $58.88 | $60.92 |
| 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | 35 days | -3.6% | $57.33 | $55.27 | $58.45 |
| 2017-10-30 | 2017-11-28 | 30 days | -2.7% | $57.01 | $55.45 | $57.33 |
| 2017-09-14 | 2017-10-26 | 43 days | -4.9% | $56.08 | $53.34 | $56.36 |
| 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-13 | 2 days | -0.2% | $55.79 | $55.68 | $56.08 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2017-09-08 | 50 days | -5.6% | $54.57 | $51.51 | $54.93 |
| 2017-07-18 | 2017-07-19 | 2 days | -0.1% | $53.85 | $53.80 | $54.06 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-07-14 | 19 days | -2.0% | $53.14 | $52.08 | $53.77 |
| 2017-06-02 | 2017-06-21 | 20 days | -4.7% | $51.94 | $49.48 | $51.99 |
| 2017-05-26 | 2017-05-30 | 5 days | -0.8% | $51.06 | $50.63 | $51.24 |
| 2017-05-17 | 2017-05-22 | 6 days | -1.3% | $49.71 | $49.09 | $49.77 |
| 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-15 | 4 days | -0.3% | $48.65 | $48.51 | $48.95 |
| 2017-05-05 | 2017-05-09 | 5 days | -0.5% | $48.31 | $48.09 | $48.47 |
| 2017-05-01 | 2017-05-02 | 2 days | -0.2% | $48.07 | $48.00 | $48.07 |
| 2017-04-27 | 2017-04-28 | 2 days | -0.3% | $48.00 | $47.85 | $48.07 |
| 2017-04-13 | 2017-04-26 | 14 days | -1.5% | $46.22 | $45.51 | $48.00 |
| 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-07 | 2 days | -0.0% | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.58 |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017-04-04 | 22 days | -2.1% | $45.15 | $44.20 | $45.22 |
| 2017-03-10 | 2017-03-13 | 3 days | -0.2% | $45.01 | $44.90 | $45.15 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-08 | 7 days | -1.0% | $44.21 | $43.76 | $44.34 |
| 2017-02-27 | 2017-02-28 | 2 days | -0.1% | $43.48 | $43.44 | $43.85 |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017-02-17 | 2 days | -0.0% | $42.58 | $42.56 | $42.83 |
| 2017-02-14 | 2017-02-15 | 2 days | -0.5% | $42.40 | $42.16 | $42.58 |
| 2016-10-26 | 2017-02-13 | 111 days | -11.0% | $42.21 | $37.57 | $42.40 |
| 2016-08-12 | 2016-10-25 | 75 days | -7.8% | $41.98 | $38.72 | $42.21 |
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 BAX
Baxter International Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 94 days with an average max drop of -12.7%.
The current drawdown of -79.5% has lasted 2,140 days, which is 22.8x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Apr 2020 | -23.1% | 73 days |
| Oct 2018 to Mar 2019 | -20.9% | 169 days |
| Sep 2019 to Jan 2020 | -14.6% | 129 days |
| Jan 2018 to May 2018 | -13.4% | 112 days |
| Oct 2016 to Feb 2017 | -11.0% | 111 days |
| Apr 2019 to Jun 2019 | -10.2% | 80 days |
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