Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$721.24
All-Time High
$775.00
Current Drawdown
-6.9%
Severity Score
1.4
Zone
Slightly Elevated
Drawdown Distribution
How CAT's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
39
< 5%
5
5-10%
2
10-20%
2
20-30%
2
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When CAT drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 6 times with an average duration of 217 days and an average maximum drop of -22.5%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 4 times, lasting an average of 279 days with an average depth of -27.2%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 11 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-07 | 2025-07-17 | -34.0% | 252 days | $410.68 | $270.85 |
| 2 | 2021-05-18 | 2022-11-22 | -31.8% | 554 days | $224.78 | $153.31 |
| 3 | 2023-01-30 | 2023-07-18 | -21.8% | 169 days | $252.54 | $197.49 |
| 4 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-12-19 | -21.3% | 140 days | $278.43 | $219.17 |
| 5 | 2024-04-08 | 2024-09-24 | -15.8% | 170 days | $369.46 | $310.97 |
| 6 | 2020-10-23 | 2020-11-09 | -10.4% | 18 days | $153.34 | $137.45 |
| 7 | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-08 | -8.1% | 27 days | $179.62 | $165.12 |
| 8 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-09-16 | -6.9% | 47 days | $436.77 | $406.62 |
| 9 | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-05 | -6.6% | 19 days | $213.57 | $199.51 |
| 10 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | -6.5% | 29 days | $289.05 | $270.15 |
| 11 | 2024-10-14 | 2024-11-06 | -6.1% | 24 days | $394.62 | $370.60 |
39 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAT's biggest all-time drawdown?
Caterpillar Inc.'s deepest recorded drawdown was -34.0%, which occurred from 2024-11-07 to 2025-07-17 and lasted 252 days. The stock dropped from $410.68 to a low of $270.85.
How long does it take CAT to recover from a drawdown?
When CAT drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 217 days. This is based on 6 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is CAT at an all-time high?
No, Caterpillar Inc. is currently trading at $721.24, which is -6.9% below its all-time high of $775.00. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 1.4 (Slightly Elevated).
How many drawdown events has CAT experienced?
Caterpillar Inc. has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 11 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -5.2%.
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