Equifax Inc. (EFX) is trading at $177.97, which is -41.4% below its all-time high of $303.87. The Drawdown Severity Score is 8.2, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, EFX has experienced 279 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.2%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:26 PM EDT
EFX
StockEquifax Inc.
Price
$177.97
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $303.87
Very Large
Current Drawdown
-41.4%
Days in Drawdown
531
Avg Max Drawdown
5.2%
Avg Length
49
Drawdown Severity Score™
8.2
EFX - Price & High Water Mark
EFX - 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.
Equifax Inc. (EFX) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Equifax Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $177.97, which represents a 41.4% decline from its all-time high of $303.87. This drawdown has persisted for 531 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Equifax Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.2% in depth, with an average duration of 49 days. Equifax Inc. has gone through 279 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Equifax Inc. in the last 14 years was 49.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 973 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Equifax Inc. currently stands at 8.16. 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 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term 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 Equifax 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 279 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-26 | Ongoing | 531 days | -41.4% | $303.87 | $177.97 | — |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-13 | 11 days | -4.8% | $303.86 | $289.34 | $303.87 |
| 2024-08-26 | 2024-08-27 | 2 days | -0.1% | $298.95 | $298.73 | $300.01 |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-23 | 2 days | -0.7% | $295.21 | $293.29 | $298.95 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-20 | 6 days | -1.4% | $293.22 | $289.16 | $293.42 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2024-08-13 | 973 days | -49.1% | $288.52 | $146.78 | $289.27 |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2 days | -1.1% | $286.46 | $283.45 | $286.64 |
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-07 | 5 days | -3.0% | $282.64 | $274.04 | $283.47 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-02 | 16 days | -4.6% | $282.53 | $269.59 | $282.64 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-16 | 7 days | -4.4% | $279.67 | $267.34 | $282.53 |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-08 | 4 days | -0.0% | $276.02 | $276.00 | $278.27 |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-11-04 | 59 days | -8.9% | $269.91 | $245.78 | $276.02 |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-08-27 | 2 days | -0.7% | $256.58 | $254.72 | $258.47 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-25 | 8 days | -2.8% | $253.69 | $246.47 | $256.58 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-17 | 6 days | -0.7% | $253.10 | $251.30 | $253.69 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-11 | 13 days | -2.8% | $252.42 | $245.28 | $253.10 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-27 | 7 days | -2.7% | $248.51 | $241.87 | $250.17 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-20 | 2 days | -2.3% | $246.62 | $240.91 | $248.51 |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-15 | 4 days | -1.4% | $240.73 | $237.36 | $242.82 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -1.3% | $240.42 | $237.24 | $240.73 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-30 | 56 days | -4.5% | $231.93 | $221.45 | $231.98 |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-04 | 7 days | -3.0% | $226.60 | $219.79 | $229.18 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-27 | 2 days | -1.8% | $222.13 | $218.08 | $226.60 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2021-04-22 | 122 days | -16.9% | $188.31 | $156.53 | $214.10 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-17 | 2 days | -0.2% | $186.77 | $186.46 | $186.94 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-11 | 3 days | -2.3% | $177.75 | $173.65 | $181.53 |
| 2020-06-09 | 2020-12-08 | 183 days | -23.7% | $172.32 | $131.50 | $177.75 |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-06-02 | 89 days | -35.8% | $156.00 | $100.20 | $160.48 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-04 | 16 days | -12.8% | $155.68 | $135.69 | $156.00 |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-02-13 | 7 days | -1.7% | $149.00 | $146.46 | $155.01 |
| 2020-01-24 | 2020-02-04 | 12 days | -3.3% | $148.03 | $143.20 | $148.40 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-15 | 2 days | -0.9% | $141.95 | $140.60 | $143.08 |
| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-13 | 4 days | -0.9% | $141.37 | $140.16 | $141.95 |
| 2019-09-06 | 2020-01-09 | 126 days | -9.2% | $139.83 | $126.94 | $141.37 |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-04 | 2 days | -0.5% | $139.45 | $138.73 | $139.49 |
| 2019-08-23 | 2019-08-27 | 5 days | -1.5% | $137.10 | $135.04 | $137.86 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-08-21 | 13 days | -2.9% | $136.82 | $132.88 | $137.02 |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-08 | 10 days | -5.6% | $135.59 | $127.96 | $136.82 |
| 2017-08-02 | 2019-07-29 | 727 days | -37.2% | $135.34 | $84.93 | $135.59 |
| 2017-07-27 | 2017-08-01 | 6 days | -2.4% | $135.29 | $132.02 | $135.34 |
| 2017-06-19 | 2017-07-19 | 31 days | -3.8% | $131.93 | $126.91 | $132.06 |
| 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-13 | 49 days | -3.8% | $128.69 | $123.85 | $129.86 |
| 2017-04-19 | 2017-04-20 | 2 days | -0.6% | $126.67 | $125.85 | $126.69 |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-04-17 | 26 days | -1.5% | $126.39 | $124.43 | $126.43 |
| 2017-03-20 | 2017-03-22 | 3 days | -0.7% | $125.60 | $124.65 | $126.39 |
| 2016-07-26 | 2017-03-17 | 235 days | -17.8% | $124.85 | $102.61 | $125.60 |
| 2016-07-21 | 2016-07-22 | 2 days | -0.6% | $124.17 | $123.38 | $124.25 |
| 2016-07-18 | 2016-07-19 | 2 days | -0.1% | $122.67 | $122.56 | $123.12 |
| 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | 7 days | -6.6% | $116.18 | $108.56 | $117.50 |
| 2016-06-03 | 2016-06-23 | 21 days | -3.8% | $115.59 | $111.25 | $116.18 |
| 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-02 | 3 days | -0.6% | $115.57 | $114.84 | $115.59 |
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 EFX
Equifax Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 335 days with an average max drop of -27.6%.
The current drawdown of -41.4% has lasted 531 days, which is 1.6x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Aug 2024 | -49.1% | 973 days |
| Aug 2017 to Jul 2019 | -37.2% | 727 days |
| Mar 2020 to Jun 2020 | -35.8% | 89 days |
| Jun 2020 to Dec 2020 | -23.7% | 183 days |
| Jul 2016 to Mar 2017 | -17.8% | 235 days |
| Dec 2020 to Apr 2021 | -16.9% | 122 days |
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