Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is trading at $254.65, which is -3.2% below its all-time high of $263.02. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.6, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, MPC has experienced 96 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.6%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:13 PM EDT
MPC
StockMarathon Petroleum Corporation
Price
$254.65
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $263.02
Typical
Current Drawdown
-3.2%
Days in Drawdown
3
Avg Max Drawdown
6.8%
Avg Length
46
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.6
MPC - Price & High Water Mark
MPC - 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.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-22, the stock price is $254.65, just 3.2% below its all-time high of $263.02.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Marathon Petroleum Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.8% in depth, with an average duration of 46 days. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has gone through 96 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Marathon Petroleum Corporation in the last 14 years was 79.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1218 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Marathon Petroleum Corporation currently stands at 0.57. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
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 Marathon Petroleum 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 96 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Ongoing | 3 days | -3.2% | $263.02 | $254.65 | — |
| 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-28 | 4 days | -1.6% | $192.85 | $189.78 | $194.13 |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2 days | -0.2% | $186.75 | $186.40 | $189.38 |
| 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-13 | 2 days | -0.1% | $174.77 | $174.57 | $181.98 |
| 2024-02-27 | 2024-03-01 | 4 days | -3.1% | $166.13 | $161.05 | $166.87 |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-26 | 11 days | -3.6% | $164.24 | $158.28 | $166.13 |
| 2024-02-06 | 2024-02-15 | 10 days | -2.6% | $164.06 | $159.77 | $164.24 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-05 | 6 days | -2.5% | $162.88 | $158.77 | $164.06 |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2 days | -0.2% | $153.90 | $153.53 | $162.88 |
| 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-26 | 23 days | -3.9% | $151.38 | $145.54 | $153.90 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2024-01-03 | 107 days | -9.3% | $149.07 | $135.21 | $151.38 |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 4 days | -1.5% | $148.93 | $146.66 | $149.07 |
| 2023-09-13 | 2023-09-14 | 2 days | -0.2% | $148.58 | $148.25 | $148.93 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-12 | 2 days | -0.8% | $148.09 | $146.90 | $148.58 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-09-07 | 25 days | -5.1% | $142.06 | $134.82 | $143.87 |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-08-01 | 120 days | -22.5% | $127.81 | $98.99 | $128.01 |
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-03-31 | 63 days | -14.0% | $126.79 | $109.05 | $127.04 |
| 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-26 | 2 days | -0.3% | $121.97 | $121.60 | $126.79 |
| 2022-11-23 | 2023-01-23 | 62 days | -15.6% | $118.59 | $100.07 | $118.86 |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2 days | -0.7% | $113.52 | $112.70 | $118.59 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-18 | 5 days | -0.6% | $112.86 | $112.20 | $113.52 |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-11-11 | 4 days | -3.0% | $111.25 | $107.86 | $112.86 |
| 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-07 | 6 days | -3.7% | $110.97 | $106.81 | $111.25 |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-01 | 5 days | -0.1% | $105.80 | $105.73 | $110.97 |
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-10-26 | 141 days | -30.2% | $105.16 | $73.38 | $105.31 |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2 days | -0.3% | $94.47 | $94.19 | $96.15 |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-05-25 | 8 days | -1.8% | $90.26 | $88.61 | $91.62 |
| 2022-05-05 | 2022-05-16 | 12 days | -5.7% | $88.62 | $83.57 | $88.73 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-05-03 | 13 days | -7.4% | $83.68 | $77.50 | $85.21 |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-18 | 5 days | -0.4% | $80.56 | $80.20 | $82.88 |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-13 | 3 days | -2.3% | $79.92 | $78.07 | $80.56 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-06 | 6 days | -0.9% | $78.64 | $77.91 | $78.70 |
| 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-29 | 2 days | -0.3% | $75.63 | $75.39 | $76.47 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-24 | 38 days | -7.7% | $74.13 | $68.43 | $74.86 |
| 2022-02-08 | 2022-02-11 | 4 days | -0.7% | $72.88 | $72.39 | $74.13 |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-07 | 5 days | -1.9% | $71.67 | $70.27 | $72.88 |
| 2018-10-04 | 2022-02-02 | 1218 days | -79.7% | $68.48 | $13.92 | $71.67 |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-03 | 9 days | -6.8% | $68.01 | $63.39 | $68.48 |
| 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-24 | 8 days | -4.5% | $66.86 | $63.85 | $68.01 |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-14 | 10 days | -2.2% | $66.81 | $65.34 | $66.86 |
| 2018-08-29 | 2018-09-04 | 7 days | -1.9% | $66.52 | $65.23 | $66.81 |
| 2018-08-27 | 2018-08-28 | 2 days | -0.2% | $66.45 | $66.34 | $66.52 |
| 2018-04-27 | 2018-08-24 | 120 days | -16.1% | $64.98 | $54.54 | $66.45 |
| 2018-04-24 | 2018-04-25 | 2 days | -0.1% | $62.57 | $62.51 | $62.86 |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-10 | 15 days | -2.7% | $57.73 | $56.16 | $57.75 |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-26 | 5 days | -2.6% | $57.36 | $55.85 | $57.73 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-21 | 57 days | -14.2% | $56.94 | $48.87 | $57.36 |
| 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-22 | 5 days | -0.7% | $56.02 | $55.64 | $56.94 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -0.9% | $55.58 | $55.08 | $56.02 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-10 | 2 days | -0.6% | $54.00 | $53.70 | $54.10 |
| 2017-12-27 | 2018-01-02 | 7 days | -1.3% | $52.02 | $51.35 | $52.28 |
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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MPC Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$254.65
High-water mark
$263.02
Current drawdown
-3.2%
Days in drawdown
3
This MPC 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 Marathon Petroleum Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About MPC
Marathon Petroleum Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 254 days with an average max drop of -27.5%.
The current drawdown of -3.2% has lasted 3 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 to Feb 2022 | -79.7% | 1218 days |
| Jun 2022 to Oct 2022 | -30.2% | 141 days |
| Apr 2023 to Aug 2023 | -22.5% | 120 days |
| Apr 2018 to Aug 2018 | -16.1% | 120 days |
| Nov 2022 to Jan 2023 | -15.6% | 62 days |
| Jan 2018 to Mar 2018 | -14.2% | 57 days |
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