CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is trading at $79.33, which is -18.4% below its all-time high of $97.16. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.6, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, CVS has experienced 206 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:25 PM EDT
CVS
StockCVS Health Corporation
Price
$79.33
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $97.16
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-18.4%
Days in Drawdown
1481
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
62
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.6
CVS - Price & High Water Mark
CVS - 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.
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
CVS Health Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $79.33, which represents a 18.4% decline from its all-time high of $97.16. This drawdown has persisted for 1481 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, CVS Health Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 62 days. CVS Health Corporation has gone through 206 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for CVS Health Corporation in the last 14 years was 50.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 2289 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for CVS Health Corporation currently stands at 3.64. 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 CVS Health 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 206 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-21 | Ongoing | 1481 days | -18.4% | $97.16 | $79.33 | — |
| 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-07 | 8 days | -2.7% | $95.79 | $93.16 | $95.92 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2022-01-27 | 10 days | -3.9% | $92.62 | $89.03 | $93.62 |
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-14 | 3 days | -0.7% | $92.47 | $91.86 | $92.62 |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-11 | 6 days | -3.0% | $92.27 | $89.46 | $92.47 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-03 | 5 days | -0.5% | $90.43 | $89.96 | $90.83 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-23 | 7 days | -0.9% | $88.26 | $87.48 | $88.34 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2 days | -0.1% | $86.24 | $86.14 | $87.68 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-09 | 36 days | -7.8% | $84.01 | $77.42 | $84.86 |
| 2015-07-30 | 2021-11-03 | 2289 days | -50.1% | $83.88 | $41.86 | $84.01 |
| 2015-07-23 | 2015-07-28 | 6 days | -1.1% | $82.06 | $81.16 | $82.54 |
| 2015-07-21 | 2015-07-22 | 2 days | -0.5% | $81.80 | $81.38 | $82.06 |
| 2015-07-17 | 2015-07-20 | 4 days | -0.4% | $81.47 | $81.18 | $81.80 |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-10 | 17 days | -2.1% | $78.47 | $76.79 | $79.19 |
| 2015-03-24 | 2015-06-18 | 87 days | -5.2% | $76.80 | $72.78 | $77.43 |
| 2015-03-17 | 2015-03-23 | 7 days | -1.3% | $76.67 | $75.67 | $76.80 |
| 2015-03-03 | 2015-03-16 | 13 days | -2.6% | $76.53 | $74.57 | $76.67 |
| 2015-02-27 | 2015-03-02 | 4 days | -0.3% | $76.51 | $76.29 | $76.53 |
| 2015-02-19 | 2015-02-26 | 8 days | -1.4% | $76.46 | $75.37 | $76.51 |
| 2015-02-13 | 2015-02-17 | 5 days | -0.4% | $75.65 | $75.38 | $76.06 |
| 2015-01-27 | 2015-02-10 | 15 days | -2.8% | $74.19 | $72.10 | $74.68 |
| 2015-01-20 | 2015-01-21 | 2 days | -0.0% | $72.27 | $72.25 | $73.08 |
| 2014-12-29 | 2015-01-16 | 19 days | -4.2% | $71.91 | $68.92 | $72.27 |
| 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-16 | 16 days | -2.4% | $66.87 | $65.24 | $67.56 |
| 2014-11-25 | 2014-11-26 | 2 days | -0.6% | $66.51 | $66.08 | $66.52 |
| 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-24 | 11 days | -1.1% | $65.97 | $65.23 | $66.51 |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-13 | 2 days | -0.5% | $65.70 | $65.35 | $65.97 |
| 2014-11-07 | 2014-11-10 | 4 days | -0.1% | $64.72 | $64.69 | $65.28 |
| 2014-11-04 | 2014-11-05 | 2 days | -0.8% | $63.03 | $62.56 | $64.04 |
| 2014-10-29 | 2014-10-30 | 2 days | -0.0% | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.61 |
| 2014-10-09 | 2014-10-21 | 13 days | -4.5% | $60.19 | $57.49 | $60.69 |
| 2014-09-18 | 2014-10-08 | 21 days | -3.8% | $59.99 | $57.73 | $60.19 |
| 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-16 | 9 days | -1.3% | $59.55 | $58.77 | $59.97 |
| 2014-09-04 | 2014-09-05 | 2 days | -0.1% | $58.62 | $58.58 | $59.55 |
| 2014-08-21 | 2014-09-02 | 13 days | -0.8% | $58.07 | $57.61 | $58.16 |
| 2014-08-15 | 2014-08-19 | 5 days | -0.5% | $57.84 | $57.56 | $58.01 |
| 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-14 | 18 days | -3.8% | $57.71 | $55.52 | $57.84 |
| 2014-06-09 | 2014-07-24 | 46 days | -4.5% | $57.36 | $54.78 | $57.55 |
| 2014-06-02 | 2014-06-05 | 4 days | -0.8% | $56.93 | $56.48 | $57.14 |
| 2014-05-23 | 2014-05-28 | 6 days | -0.1% | $56.12 | $56.05 | $56.15 |
| 2014-05-13 | 2014-05-22 | 10 days | -1.6% | $55.84 | $54.92 | $56.12 |
| 2014-05-08 | 2014-05-09 | 2 days | -0.1% | $55.17 | $55.14 | $55.44 |
| 2014-03-27 | 2014-05-07 | 42 days | -3.6% | $54.53 | $52.56 | $55.17 |
| 2014-03-24 | 2014-03-25 | 2 days | -0.8% | $54.27 | $53.84 | $54.27 |
| 2014-03-18 | 2014-03-21 | 4 days | -1.1% | $53.85 | $53.23 | $54.27 |
| 2014-03-11 | 2014-03-17 | 7 days | -1.5% | $53.27 | $52.50 | $53.85 |
| 2014-03-03 | 2014-03-05 | 3 days | -0.8% | $52.96 | $52.56 | $52.99 |
| 2014-02-27 | 2014-02-28 | 2 days | -0.1% | $52.28 | $52.25 | $52.96 |
| 2014-02-21 | 2014-02-24 | 4 days | -0.2% | $51.64 | $51.56 | $51.68 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2014-02-20 | 52 days | -8.2% | $51.62 | $47.39 | $51.64 |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-23 | 4 days | -0.1% | $50.58 | $50.53 | $50.86 |
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 CVS
CVS Health Corporation has dropped 5%+ from its high 4 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 616 days with an average max drop of -17.8%.
The current drawdown of -18.4% has lasted 1,481 days, which is 2.4x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 to Nov 2021 | -50.1% | 2289 days |
| Dec 2013 to Feb 2014 | -8.2% | 52 days |
| Nov 2021 to Dec 2021 | -7.8% | 36 days |
| Mar 2015 to Jun 2015 | -5.2% | 87 days |
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