Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is trading at $450.24, which is -16.9% below its all-time high of $542.07. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.5, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, MSFT has experienced 319 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.6%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:20 PM EDT
MSFT
StockMicrosoft Corporation
Price
$450.24
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $542.07
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-16.9%
Days in Drawdown
148
Avg Max Drawdown
4.6%
Avg Length
43
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.5
MSFT - Price & High Water Mark
MSFT - 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.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Microsoft Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $450.24, which represents a 16.9% decline from its all-time high of $542.07. This drawdown has persisted for 148 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Microsoft Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.6% in depth, with an average duration of 43 days. Microsoft Corporation has gone through 319 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Microsoft Corporation in the last 14 years was 37.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 570 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Microsoft Corporation currently stands at 3.51. 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 Microsoft 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 319 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Ongoing | 148 days | -16.9% | $542.07 | $450.24 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | 2025-10-28 | 85 days | -7.4% | $534.76 | $495.00 | $542.07 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-04 | 4 days | -1.8% | $532.62 | $523.25 | $534.76 |
| 2025-07-28 | 2025-07-31 | 4 days | -0.2% | $512.87 | $511.66 | $532.62 |
| 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-25 | 8 days | -1.3% | $510.86 | $504.44 | $512.87 |
| 2025-07-16 | 2025-07-17 | 2 days | -0.0% | $504.99 | $504.79 | $510.86 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-15 | 6 days | -0.4% | $502.68 | $500.66 | $504.99 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-09 | 3 days | -0.4% | $498.02 | $495.80 | $502.68 |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-03 | 7 days | -1.3% | $496.63 | $490.28 | $498.02 |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-23 | 4 days | -0.6% | $479.45 | $476.62 | $485.20 |
| 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $478.35 | $477.26 | $479.45 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-16 | 4 days | -0.8% | $478.08 | $474.18 | $478.35 |
| 2025-06-10 | 2025-06-12 | 3 days | -0.4% | $471.97 | $470.15 | $478.08 |
| 2024-07-08 | 2025-06-05 | 333 days | -23.7% | $463.24 | $353.33 | $466.91 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-01 | 4 days | -1.3% | $448.67 | $442.82 | $452.51 |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-25 | 2 days | -0.5% | $445.63 | $443.53 | $446.78 |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-21 | 4 days | -0.6% | $444.23 | $441.58 | $445.63 |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-11 | 20 days | -3.9% | $426.54 | $409.70 | $428.68 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-05-21 | 61 days | -9.3% | $424.64 | $385.04 | $425.08 |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-20 | 6 days | -2.1% | $420.53 | $411.83 | $420.54 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-03-14 | 31 days | -4.2% | $415.15 | $397.66 | $420.53 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-07 | 3 days | -1.4% | $405.94 | $400.28 | $408.73 |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-02 | 4 days | -3.0% | $404.46 | $392.47 | $405.94 |
| 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-29 | 4 days | -0.2% | $399.67 | $398.74 | $404.46 |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-23 | 2 days | -0.5% | $393.55 | $391.42 | $393.78 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $385.26 | $384.47 | $388.81 |
| 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-10 | 43 days | -4.4% | $377.78 | $361.23 | $377.85 |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-27 | 4 days | -0.1% | $373.00 | $372.58 | $373.75 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2 days | -1.2% | $372.59 | $368.28 | $373.00 |
| 2023-11-17 | 2023-11-20 | 4 days | -1.7% | $371.34 | $365.10 | $372.59 |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-14 | 2 days | -0.8% | $364.18 | $361.24 | $364.77 |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-11-10 | 2 days | -0.7% | $357.81 | $355.34 | $364.18 |
| 2023-07-19 | 2023-11-07 | 112 days | -13.0% | $353.40 | $307.51 | $355.18 |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-07-18 | 33 days | -5.6% | $342.21 | $323.04 | $353.40 |
| 2021-11-22 | 2023-06-15 | 570 days | -37.1% | $332.61 | $209.05 | $342.21 |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-16 | 8 days | -1.8% | $326.08 | $320.09 | $328.52 |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-08 | 4 days | -0.1% | $325.55 | $325.18 | $326.08 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2 days | -0.7% | $320.88 | $318.71 | $322.34 |
| 2021-10-22 | 2021-10-27 | 6 days | -0.8% | $300.70 | $298.15 | $312.71 |
| 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | 2 days | -0.3% | $298.25 | $297.46 | $300.70 |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-18 | 32 days | -7.6% | $295.34 | $272.79 | $297.34 |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-15 | 23 days | -2.9% | $294.79 | $286.14 | $294.95 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-19 | 3 days | -1.1% | $284.52 | $281.32 | $287.16 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-12 | 18 days | -1.7% | $279.76 | $275.07 | $279.89 |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-22 | 8 days | -1.9% | $272.84 | $267.53 | $276.35 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-13 | 6 days | -0.9% | $270.35 | $267.83 | $271.36 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-01 | 2 days | -0.2% | $262.11 | $261.63 | $262.30 |
| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-28 | 4 days | -0.6% | $257.56 | $255.95 | $259.52 |
| 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $256.42 | $256.19 | $257.56 |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-06-21 | 55 days | -8.8% | $252.42 | $230.29 | $253.64 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-23 | 5 days | -1.4% | $251.24 | $247.80 | $251.63 |
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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MSFT Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$450.24
High-water mark
$542.07
Current drawdown
-16.9%
Days in drawdown
148
This MSFT 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 Microsoft Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About MSFT
Microsoft Corporation has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 160 days with an average max drop of -14.1%.
The current drawdown of -16.9% has lasted 148 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 to Jun 2023 | -37.1% | 570 days |
| Jul 2024 to Jun 2025 | -23.7% | 333 days |
| Jul 2023 to Nov 2023 | -13.0% | 112 days |
| Mar 2024 to May 2024 | -9.3% | 61 days |
| Apr 2021 to Jun 2021 | -8.8% | 55 days |
| Sep 2021 to Oct 2021 | -7.6% | 32 days |
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