International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is trading at $244.80, which is -22.6% below its all-time high of $316.20. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.5, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, IBM has experienced 154 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:40 AM EDT
IBM
StockInternational Business Machines Corporation
Price
$244.80
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $316.20
Significant
Current Drawdown
-22.6%
Days in Drawdown
104
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
93
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.5
IBM - Price & High Water Mark
IBM - 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.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
International Business Machines Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $244.80, which represents a 22.6% decline from its all-time high of $316.20. This drawdown has persisted for 104 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, International Business Machines Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 93 days. International Business Machines Corporation has gone through 154 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for International Business Machines Corporation in the last 14 years was 43.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 3528 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for International Business Machines Corporation currently stands at 4.49. 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 International Business Machines 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 154 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Ongoing | 104 days | -22.6% | $316.20 | $244.80 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-11 | 15 days | -3.9% | $311.37 | $299.20 | $313.72 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025-10-24 | 17 days | -6.1% | $292.26 | $274.46 | $305.77 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-10-07 | 99 days | -19.8% | $291.19 | $233.48 | $292.26 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-30 | 6 days | -1.4% | $290.22 | $286.18 | $291.19 |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-23 | 4 days | -0.8% | $279.77 | $277.55 | $285.66 |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-16 | 5 days | -1.5% | $278.10 | $273.85 | $278.40 |
| 2025-05-20 | 2025-06-06 | 18 days | -3.7% | $265.15 | $255.23 | $265.60 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-05-15 | 83 days | -16.5% | $259.79 | $216.90 | $263.44 |
| 2025-02-05 | 2025-02-18 | 14 days | -5.1% | $257.80 | $244.61 | $258.15 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-03 | 4 days | -1.0% | $251.76 | $249.26 | $254.16 |
| 2024-12-09 | 2025-01-30 | 53 days | -8.7% | $232.04 | $211.92 | $251.76 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-12-04 | 51 days | -12.9% | $227.54 | $198.18 | $227.61 |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-14 | 5 days | -0.5% | $226.61 | $225.37 | $227.54 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-04 | 8 days | -1.8% | $216.10 | $212.15 | $218.59 |
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-20 | 4 days | -1.5% | $210.04 | $206.87 | $210.56 |
| 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-10 | 6 days | -1.7% | $197.41 | $194.15 | $198.58 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-04 | 2 days | -0.4% | $195.50 | $194.68 | $197.41 |
| 2024-08-28 | 2024-08-29 | 2 days | -0.1% | $192.21 | $191.95 | $192.37 |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-26 | 5 days | -0.6% | $190.74 | $189.53 | $191.48 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-08-19 | 160 days | -16.9% | $187.77 | $156.11 | $188.34 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-12 | 4 days | -2.4% | $186.59 | $182.02 | $187.77 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-06 | 2 days | -0.6% | $183.29 | $182.23 | $186.23 |
| 2024-01-26 | 2024-03-04 | 39 days | -4.8% | $179.16 | $170.60 | $183.29 |
| 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-25 | 2 days | -0.0% | $163.64 | $163.63 | $179.16 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-19 | 3 days | -0.5% | $157.08 | $156.25 | $161.33 |
| 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-12 | 31 days | -3.4% | $154.96 | $149.74 | $155.99 |
| 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-08 | 3 days | -0.7% | $151.84 | $150.74 | $152.37 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2 days | -0.3% | $145.21 | $144.80 | $145.95 |
| 2023-11-17 | 2023-11-20 | 4 days | -0.1% | $144.00 | $143.84 | $145.21 |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-14 | 2 days | -0.6% | $140.20 | $139.33 | $141.51 |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-11-10 | 51 days | -9.0% | $139.38 | $126.87 | $140.20 |
| 2023-09-12 | 2023-09-20 | 9 days | -2.2% | $138.03 | $134.97 | $139.38 |
| 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-11 | 6 days | -0.4% | $137.80 | $137.23 | $138.03 |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2 days | -0.0% | $136.62 | $136.59 | $137.62 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-08-25 | 254 days | -17.6% | $134.95 | $111.19 | $135.21 |
| 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-12 | 11 days | -1.4% | $133.69 | $131.80 | $133.74 |
| 2022-11-23 | 2022-12-01 | 9 days | -2.0% | $133.64 | $131.02 | $133.69 |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2 days | -0.7% | $132.33 | $131.47 | $133.64 |
| 2013-03-15 | 2022-11-10 | 3528 days | -43.7% | $125.66 | $70.72 | $126.58 |
| 2013-03-11 | 2013-03-12 | 2 days | -0.1% | $122.51 | $122.33 | $122.61 |
| 2012-10-17 | 2013-03-07 | 142 days | -11.7% | $121.82 | $107.57 | $121.95 |
| 2012-10-08 | 2012-10-16 | 9 days | -2.3% | $121.58 | $118.79 | $121.82 |
| 2012-10-04 | 2012-10-05 | 2 days | -0.1% | $121.54 | $121.47 | $121.58 |
| 2012-10-02 | 2012-10-03 | 2 days | -0.3% | $121.51 | $121.15 | $121.54 |
| 2012-04-04 | 2012-10-01 | 181 days | -12.2% | $119.94 | $105.26 | $121.51 |
| 2012-03-27 | 2012-03-29 | 3 days | -0.3% | $118.95 | $118.61 | $119.23 |
| 2012-03-19 | 2012-03-26 | 8 days | -0.9% | $117.94 | $116.93 | $118.95 |
| 2012-03-06 | 2012-03-12 | 6 days | -1.7% | $114.88 | $112.93 | $115.07 |
| 2012-02-29 | 2012-03-02 | 3 days | -0.6% | $113.34 | $112.63 | $113.82 |
| 2012-02-27 | 2012-02-28 | 2 days | -0.1% | $113.22 | $113.08 | $113.34 |
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 IBM
International Business Machines Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 562 days with an average max drop of -18.9%.
The current drawdown of -22.6% has lasted 104 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 to Nov 2022 | -43.7% | 3528 days |
| Jul 2025 to Oct 2025 | -19.8% | 99 days |
| Dec 2022 to Aug 2023 | -17.6% | 254 days |
| Mar 2024 to Aug 2024 | -16.9% | 160 days |
| Feb 2025 to May 2025 | -16.5% | 83 days |
| Oct 2024 to Dec 2024 | -12.9% | 51 days |
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