Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) is trading at $468.48, which is -13.2% below its all-time high of $539.80. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.2, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, BRK-B has experienced 175 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.3%.
Data last updated: April 21, 2026 at 04:19 PM EDT
BRK-B
StockBerkshire Hathaway Inc.
Price
$468.48
as of Apr 21, 2026
All Time High: $539.80
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-13.2%
Days in Drawdown
300
Avg Max Drawdown
3.3%
Avg Length
58
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.2
BRK-B - Price & High Water Mark
BRK-B - 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.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-21, the stock is trading at $468.48, which represents a 13.2% decline from its all-time high of $539.80. This drawdown has persisted for 300 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.3% in depth, with an average duration of 58 days. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has gone through 175 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in the last 14 years was 29.6%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 497 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. currently stands at 3.17. 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 Berkshire Hathaway 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 175 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | Ongoing | 300 days | -13.2% | $539.80 | $468.48 | — |
| 2025-04-03 | 2025-05-02 | 30 days | -8.8% | $537.72 | $490.38 | $539.80 |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-02 | 6 days | -1.5% | $534.52 | $526.31 | $537.72 |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | 5 days | -1.3% | $528.73 | $521.91 | $528.87 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-14 | 11 days | -3.5% | $513.83 | $495.62 | $514.60 |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-27 | 2 days | -1.1% | $499.82 | $494.10 | $502.41 |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-24 | 5 days | -1.0% | $483.77 | $478.74 | $498.42 |
| 2024-11-29 | 2025-02-19 | 83 days | -8.4% | $483.08 | $442.66 | $483.77 |
| 2024-09-05 | 2024-11-27 | 84 days | -7.6% | $478.57 | $442.29 | $483.08 |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-22 | 3 days | -0.5% | $448.77 | $446.60 | $449.03 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-08-19 | 33 days | -7.2% | $445.61 | $413.72 | $448.77 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-07-12 | 103 days | -5.7% | $420.52 | $396.73 | $424.44 |
| 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-28 | 31 days | -3.9% | $417.22 | $400.74 | $420.52 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-14 | 3 days | -0.9% | $398.36 | $394.80 | $398.68 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | 2 days | -0.0% | $397.66 | $397.49 | $398.36 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-02 | 3 days | -0.9% | $387.15 | $383.74 | $390.75 |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2 days | -0.6% | $385.40 | $383.18 | $387.15 |
| 2023-09-20 | 2024-01-23 | 126 days | -10.5% | $370.48 | $331.71 | $372.14 |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 4 days | -0.4% | $369.50 | $367.86 | $370.43 |
| 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-11 | 34 days | -3.6% | $363.73 | $350.57 | $365.52 |
| 2022-03-29 | 2023-08-07 | 497 days | -26.6% | $359.57 | $264.00 | $362.58 |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2 days | -0.5% | $349.93 | $348.16 | $352.37 |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 4 days | -0.7% | $344.97 | $342.41 | $349.66 |
| 2022-03-04 | 2022-03-14 | 10 days | -2.8% | $327.74 | $318.52 | $329.98 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2022-03-03 | 45 days | -6.3% | $324.13 | $303.73 | $327.74 |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | 2 days | -0.3% | $319.78 | $318.93 | $319.80 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-03 | 18 days | -3.5% | $300.17 | $289.61 | $300.79 |
| 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-16 | 2 days | -0.2% | $295.03 | $294.58 | $300.17 |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-12-14 | 191 days | -6.8% | $292.52 | $272.66 | $295.03 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-04 | 25 days | -3.2% | $292.33 | $282.91 | $292.52 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -1.0% | $277.60 | $274.95 | $279.18 |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-04-29 | 2 days | -0.3% | $273.65 | $272.95 | $277.60 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-27 | 6 days | -1.0% | $272.21 | $269.51 | $273.65 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-21 | 3 days | -1.6% | $272.11 | $267.89 | $272.21 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-15 | 3 days | -0.3% | $267.93 | $267.10 | $269.14 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-09 | 29 days | -5.9% | $263.99 | $248.31 | $266.01 |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 | 2 days | -2.4% | $251.55 | $245.48 | $253.15 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-01 | 5 days | -3.2% | $248.45 | $240.51 | $249.21 |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-02-23 | 7 days | -1.4% | $245.28 | $241.85 | $245.53 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-12 | 2 days | -0.1% | $239.92 | $239.76 | $242.46 |
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-08 | 4 days | -0.3% | $235.77 | $235.16 | $237.42 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-04 | 21 days | -3.3% | $235.02 | $227.36 | $235.77 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-13 | 3 days | -0.4% | $234.03 | $233.03 | $234.51 |
| 2020-11-25 | 2021-01-08 | 45 days | -5.1% | $233.92 | $221.88 | $234.03 |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-24 | 7 days | -2.6% | $233.16 | $227.01 | $233.92 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-11-16 | 301 days | -29.6% | $230.20 | $162.13 | $233.10 |
| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-16 | 7 days | -0.9% | $228.65 | $226.62 | $229.73 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2020-01-09 | 7 days | -1.1% | $228.39 | $225.92 | $228.65 |
| 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-02 | 16 days | -0.9% | $227.05 | $225.01 | $228.39 |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 4 days | -0.2% | $225.92 | $225.37 | $226.85 |
| 2018-10-10 | 2019-12-12 | 429 days | -16.1% | $223.76 | $187.76 | $225.92 |
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 BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 4 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 338 days with an average max drop of -20.7%.
The current drawdown of -13.2% has lasted 300 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Nov 2020 | -29.6% | 301 days |
| Mar 2022 to Aug 2023 | -26.6% | 497 days |
| Oct 2018 to Dec 2019 | -16.1% | 429 days |
| Sep 2023 to Jan 2024 | -10.5% | 126 days |
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