Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$120.85
All-Time High
$127.36
Current Drawdown
-5.1%
Severity Score
1.1
Zone
Slightly Elevated
Drawdown Distribution
How MRK's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
38
< 5%
5
5-10%
5
10-20%
2
20-30%
0
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When MRK drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 7 times with an average duration of 195 days and an average maximum drop of -14.9%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 2 times, lasting an average of 414 days with an average depth of -23.7%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 12 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020-01-03 | 2021-10-04 | -27.3% | 640 days | $73.25 | $53.28 |
| 2 | 2021-11-05 | 2022-05-11 | -20.2% | 188 days | $79.98 | $63.85 |
| 3 | 2023-05-09 | 2024-01-04 | -14.2% | 241 days | $109.72 | $94.11 |
| 4 | 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-12 | -12.1% | 72 days | $64.97 | $57.09 |
| 5 | 2023-01-09 | 2023-04-13 | -10.4% | 94 days | $105.70 | $94.75 |
| 6 | 2022-07-18 | 2022-10-18 | -10.3% | 93 days | $86.13 | $77.29 |
| 7 | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-27 | -10.2% | 34 days | $85.15 | $76.47 |
| 8 | 2019-07-05 | 2019-08-21 | -8.3% | 48 days | $68.23 | $62.60 |
| 9 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-28 | -7.2% | 24 days | $73.41 | $68.15 |
| 10 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-27 | -6.3% | 30 days | $122.48 | $114.75 |
| 11 | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-31 | -6.0% | 71 days | $68.24 | $64.14 |
| 12 | 2024-04-01 | 2024-06-24 | -5.6% | 85 days | $125.64 | $118.58 |
38 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MRK's biggest all-time drawdown?
Merck & Co., Inc.'s deepest recorded drawdown was -27.3%, which occurred from 2020-01-03 to 2021-10-04 and lasted 640 days. The stock dropped from $73.25 to a low of $53.28.
How long does it take MRK to recover from a drawdown?
When MRK drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 195 days. This is based on 7 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is MRK at an all-time high?
No, Merck & Co., Inc. is currently trading at $120.85, which is -5.1% below its all-time high of $127.36. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 1.1 (Slightly Elevated).
How many drawdown events has MRK experienced?
Merck & Co., Inc. has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 12 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -4.1%.
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