Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) is trading at $85.78, which is -34.4% below its all-time high of $130.68. The Drawdown Severity Score is 6.8, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, EW has experienced 192 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.2%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:12 PM EDT
EW
StockEdwards Lifesciences Corporation
Price
$85.78
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $130.68
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-34.4%
Days in Drawdown
1551
Avg Max Drawdown
5.2%
Avg Length
39
Drawdown Severity Score™
6.8
EW - Price & High Water Mark
EW - 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.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $85.78, which represents a 34.4% decline from its all-time high of $130.68. This drawdown has persisted for 1551 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.2% in depth, with an average duration of 39 days. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation has gone through 192 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in the last 14 years was 36.2%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 465 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation currently stands at 6.75. 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 Edwards Lifesciences 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 192 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-21 | Ongoing | 1551 days | -34.4% | $130.68 | $85.78 | — |
| 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-29 | 2 days | -0.9% | $130.58 | $129.35 | $130.64 |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-12-21 | 104 days | -13.3% | $122.75 | $106.37 | $124.40 |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-01 | 10 days | -2.2% | $118.95 | $116.39 | $119.43 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | 2 days | -0.9% | $117.26 | $116.26 | $117.95 |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-17 | 9 days | -3.5% | $115.21 | $111.14 | $117.26 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-05 | 2 days | -0.2% | $114.70 | $114.46 | $114.78 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-27 | 2 days | -0.5% | $109.40 | $108.89 | $109.90 |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-23 | 15 days | -4.9% | $108.19 | $102.91 | $109.40 |
| 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-07 | 2 days | -0.1% | $106.59 | $106.46 | $107.88 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-07-01 | 8 days | -2.1% | $104.76 | $102.58 | $104.81 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 4 days | -0.3% | $100.99 | $100.71 | $102.84 |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-17 | 3 days | -0.8% | $100.96 | $100.14 | $100.99 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-06-10 | 46 days | -10.2% | $97.45 | $87.47 | $99.94 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-04-21 | 107 days | -13.8% | $91.23 | $78.68 | $95.24 |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-31 | 3 days | -1.0% | $90.58 | $89.64 | $91.23 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-12-22 | 111 days | -18.0% | $87.44 | $71.69 | $88.00 |
| 2019-11-29 | 2020-08-27 | 272 days | -36.2% | $82.09 | $52.41 | $83.70 |
| 2019-11-18 | 2019-11-27 | 10 days | -2.0% | $81.88 | $80.27 | $82.09 |
| 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-15 | 2 days | -0.7% | $80.79 | $80.19 | $81.88 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-12 | 13 days | -2.8% | $79.71 | $77.47 | $79.78 |
| 2019-10-07 | 2019-10-28 | 22 days | -5.0% | $76.47 | $72.68 | $79.03 |
| 2019-09-09 | 2019-10-04 | 26 days | -4.9% | $75.43 | $71.70 | $76.47 |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-05 | 17 days | -4.7% | $74.17 | $70.68 | $74.99 |
| 2019-08-14 | 2019-08-16 | 3 days | -2.6% | $73.07 | $71.17 | $73.11 |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-13 | 2 days | -0.8% | $72.54 | $71.96 | $73.07 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-08 | 9 days | -3.4% | $72.29 | $69.81 | $72.37 |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-07-29 | 5 days | -1.1% | $71.63 | $70.82 | $72.09 |
| 2019-07-12 | 2019-07-23 | 12 days | -3.8% | $65.01 | $62.51 | $65.15 |
| 2019-06-24 | 2019-07-11 | 18 days | -4.4% | $64.41 | $61.55 | $65.01 |
| 2019-03-22 | 2019-06-20 | 91 days | -13.0% | $64.05 | $55.74 | $64.29 |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-21 | 3 days | -1.0% | $63.63 | $62.97 | $64.05 |
| 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-13 | 22 days | -5.4% | $59.26 | $56.04 | $59.30 |
| 2019-02-13 | 2019-02-15 | 3 days | -0.8% | $59.20 | $58.71 | $59.26 |
| 2018-10-01 | 2019-02-12 | 135 days | -20.0% | $58.03 | $46.41 | $59.20 |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-24 | 61 days | -11.6% | $51.71 | $45.70 | $55.16 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-25 | 35 days | -6.0% | $51.30 | $48.22 | $51.71 |
| 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-15 | 2 days | -0.3% | $50.66 | $50.52 | $50.84 |
| 2018-06-05 | 2018-06-08 | 4 days | -0.6% | $47.59 | $47.29 | $47.61 |
| 2018-03-19 | 2018-06-04 | 78 days | -10.5% | $47.45 | $42.45 | $47.59 |
| 2018-03-07 | 2018-03-08 | 2 days | -0.1% | $45.95 | $45.92 | $46.08 |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-06 | 8 days | -2.8% | $45.57 | $44.30 | $45.95 |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-02-23 | 8 days | -0.7% | $44.89 | $44.56 | $45.21 |
| 2018-02-05 | 2018-02-15 | 11 days | -6.1% | $43.94 | $41.26 | $44.89 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-02-02 | 5 days | -1.2% | $42.72 | $42.19 | $43.94 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $41.50 | $41.47 | $41.60 |
| 2016-10-11 | 2018-01-18 | 465 days | -32.9% | $40.45 | $27.16 | $40.57 |
| 2016-09-28 | 2016-10-10 | 13 days | -1.7% | $40.41 | $39.72 | $40.45 |
| 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-27 | 5 days | -1.6% | $40.29 | $39.65 | $40.41 |
| 2016-08-22 | 2016-09-21 | 31 days | -3.2% | $39.36 | $38.08 | $39.72 |
| 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-18 | 18 days | -1.9% | $38.17 | $37.47 | $38.32 |
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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EW Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$85.78
High-water mark
$130.68
Current drawdown
-34.4%
Days in drawdown
1,551
This EW 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 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About EW
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 147 days with an average max drop of -18.0%.
The current drawdown of -34.4% has lasted 1,551 days, which is 10.6x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 to Aug 2020 | -36.2% | 272 days |
| Oct 2016 to Jan 2018 | -32.9% | 465 days |
| Oct 2018 to Feb 2019 | -20.0% | 135 days |
| Sep 2020 to Dec 2020 | -18.0% | 111 days |
| Jan 2021 to Apr 2021 | -13.8% | 107 days |
| Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | -13.3% | 104 days |
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