Centene Corporation (CNC) is trading at $59.14, which is -39.2% below its all-time high of $97.22. The Drawdown Severity Score is 7.6, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, CNC has experienced 161 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.4%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:11 PM EDT
CNC
StockCentene Corporation
Price
$59.14
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $97.22
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-39.2%
Days in Drawdown
1323
Avg Max Drawdown
5.4%
Avg Length
45
Drawdown Severity Score™
7.6
CNC - Price & High Water Mark
CNC - 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.
Centene Corporation (CNC) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Centene Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $59.14, which represents a 39.2% decline from its all-time high of $97.22. This drawdown has persisted for 1323 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Centene Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.4% in depth, with an average duration of 45 days. Centene Corporation has gone through 161 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Centene Corporation in the last 14 years was 41.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 996 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Centene Corporation currently stands at 7.59. 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 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused 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 Centene Corporation'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 161 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-07 | Ongoing | 1323 days | -39.2% | $97.22 | $59.14 | — |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2 days | -0.9% | $94.82 | $94.01 | $96.64 |
| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-08 | 6 days | -0.5% | $93.31 | $92.80 | $93.32 |
| 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-02 | 7 days | -1.0% | $93.15 | $92.25 | $93.31 |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-25 | 6 days | -1.3% | $91.35 | $90.16 | $91.93 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-07-15 | 86 days | -15.0% | $89.01 | $75.70 | $89.66 |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-20 | 13 days | -4.2% | $88.56 | $84.88 | $89.01 |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-04-07 | 21 days | -6.3% | $87.98 | $82.46 | $88.56 |
| 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-16 | 9 days | -5.2% | $86.05 | $81.57 | $86.87 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-04 | 23 days | -5.9% | $85.95 | $80.84 | $86.05 |
| 2021-12-27 | 2022-02-08 | 44 days | -11.1% | $84.72 | $75.34 | $85.67 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-22 | 7 days | -1.1% | $83.33 | $82.42 | $84.37 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2 days | -0.4% | $78.45 | $78.15 | $81.85 |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-10 | 23 days | -7.9% | $76.18 | $70.18 | $78.45 |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-17 | 3 days | -1.2% | $75.86 | $74.98 | $76.18 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-11-09 | 120 days | -20.0% | $74.70 | $59.73 | $74.77 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-12 | 25 days | -3.5% | $74.31 | $71.69 | $74.70 |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-17 | 23 days | -7.0% | $73.96 | $68.78 | $74.31 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2021-05-21 | 996 days | -41.8% | $73.44 | $42.73 | $73.73 |
| 2018-08-17 | 2018-08-22 | 6 days | -0.6% | $71.96 | $71.54 | $72.03 |
| 2018-07-24 | 2018-08-08 | 16 days | -4.9% | $68.06 | $64.70 | $68.73 |
| 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-19 | 4 days | -1.0% | $67.26 | $66.61 | $67.63 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-05 | 15 days | -2.9% | $62.88 | $61.06 | $63.99 |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2 days | -0.6% | $62.52 | $62.13 | $62.88 |
| 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-18 | 5 days | -0.9% | $62.33 | $61.75 | $62.52 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-06 | 7 days | -1.4% | $59.40 | $58.58 | $59.49 |
| 2018-05-29 | 2018-05-30 | 2 days | -1.3% | $59.21 | $58.46 | $59.40 |
| 2018-05-07 | 2018-05-25 | 19 days | -3.3% | $58.33 | $56.42 | $59.21 |
| 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-02 | 14 days | -4.0% | $56.11 | $53.87 | $57.12 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-04-17 | 84 days | -10.9% | $55.79 | $49.69 | $56.06 |
| 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-22 | 5 days | -0.6% | $55.67 | $55.33 | $55.79 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -0.2% | $54.74 | $54.65 | $55.67 |
| 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-11 | 2 days | -0.2% | $52.99 | $52.90 | $53.39 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2018-01-09 | 2 days | -0.5% | $52.74 | $52.46 | $52.99 |
| 2018-01-04 | 2018-01-05 | 2 days | -1.8% | $52.22 | $51.25 | $52.74 |
| 2017-12-28 | 2018-01-03 | 7 days | -2.1% | $51.51 | $50.44 | $52.22 |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-27 | 7 days | -0.8% | $51.47 | $51.08 | $51.51 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-20 | 20 days | -7.1% | $51.04 | $47.43 | $51.47 |
| 2017-09-14 | 2017-11-29 | 77 days | -8.5% | $49.08 | $44.89 | $49.51 |
| 2017-09-01 | 2017-09-07 | 7 days | -0.6% | $44.42 | $44.16 | $44.54 |
| 2017-08-29 | 2017-08-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $43.17 | $43.11 | $43.22 |
| 2017-08-23 | 2017-08-28 | 6 days | -0.6% | $43.13 | $42.85 | $43.17 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2017-08-22 | 33 days | -7.0% | $42.70 | $39.71 | $43.13 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-07-18 | 23 days | -5.3% | $42.08 | $39.85 | $42.22 |
| 2015-06-26 | 2017-06-22 | 728 days | -37.8% | $40.74 | $25.34 | $41.50 |
| 2015-06-23 | 2015-06-25 | 3 days | -2.5% | $40.17 | $39.16 | $40.74 |
| 2015-06-17 | 2015-06-19 | 3 days | -0.9% | $39.61 | $39.24 | $39.74 |
| 2015-06-02 | 2015-06-15 | 14 days | -4.1% | $37.95 | $36.41 | $38.88 |
| 2015-04-27 | 2015-05-29 | 33 days | -15.9% | $36.83 | $31.00 | $37.67 |
| 2015-04-09 | 2015-04-23 | 15 days | -4.9% | $35.66 | $33.90 | $36.27 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2015-04-08 | 9 days | -1.2% | $35.62 | $35.18 | $35.66 |
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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CNC Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$59.14
High-water mark
$97.22
Current drawdown
-39.2%
Days in drawdown
1,323
This CNC 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 Centene Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About CNC
Centene Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 299 days with an average max drop of -21.8%.
The current drawdown of -39.2% has lasted 1,323 days, which is 4.4x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 to May 2021 | -41.8% | 996 days |
| Jun 2015 to Jun 2017 | -37.8% | 728 days |
| Jul 2021 to Nov 2021 | -20.0% | 120 days |
| Apr 2015 to May 2015 | -15.9% | 33 days |
| Apr 2022 to Jul 2022 | -15.0% | 86 days |
| Dec 2021 to Feb 2022 | -11.1% | 44 days |
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