Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) is trading at $45.58, which is -68.4% below its all-time high of $144.04. The Drawdown Severity Score is 14.2, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, NVO has experienced 356 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.5%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:20 PM EDT
NVO
StockNovo Nordisk A/S
Price
$45.58
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $144.04
Historic
Current Drawdown
-68.4%
Days in Drawdown
640
Avg Max Drawdown
4.5%
Avg Length
38
Drawdown Severity Score™
14.2
NVO - Price & High Water Mark
NVO - 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.
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Novo Nordisk A/S is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $45.58, which represents a 68.4% decline from its all-time high of $144.04. This drawdown has persisted for 640 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Novo Nordisk A/S typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.5% in depth, with an average duration of 38 days. Novo Nordisk A/S has gone through 356 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Novo Nordisk A/S in the last 14 years was 21.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 235 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Novo Nordisk A/S currently stands at 14.23. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score above 12.0 indicates a historic, once-in-a-decade event—an extraordinarily rare drawdown that may represent a possible generational buying opportunity or signal fundamental changes worth investigating.
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 Novo Nordisk A/S'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 356 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-27 | Ongoing | 640 days | -68.4% | $144.04 | $45.58 | — |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-25 | 15 days | -2.3% | $140.83 | $137.63 | $144.04 |
| 2024-05-28 | 2024-06-04 | 8 days | -2.5% | $133.38 | $130.09 | $137.19 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-23 | 2 days | -0.8% | $132.52 | $131.41 | $132.92 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-05-21 | 74 days | -9.1% | $132.31 | $120.31 | $132.52 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-07 | 3 days | -2.6% | $124.55 | $121.34 | $132.31 |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-03-04 | 11 days | -3.8% | $121.21 | $116.59 | $124.55 |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-22 | 3 days | -2.5% | $120.72 | $117.72 | $121.21 |
| 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-16 | 2 days | -1.2% | $120.02 | $118.52 | $120.72 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-14 | 3 days | -1.0% | $117.98 | $116.80 | $120.02 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | 2 days | -0.2% | $115.51 | $115.25 | $117.98 |
| 2024-02-06 | 2024-02-07 | 2 days | -0.5% | $115.12 | $114.49 | $115.51 |
| 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-05 | 4 days | -1.8% | $112.72 | $110.68 | $115.12 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-29 | 19 days | -3.2% | $105.78 | $102.42 | $106.13 |
| 2024-01-05 | 2024-01-10 | 6 days | -1.5% | $104.77 | $103.17 | $105.78 |
| 2023-11-27 | 2024-01-04 | 39 days | -8.8% | $102.65 | $93.66 | $104.77 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-24 | 4 days | -0.8% | $100.84 | $100.05 | $102.65 |
| 2023-10-16 | 2023-11-20 | 36 days | -8.5% | $99.43 | $91.02 | $100.84 |
| 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-12 | 31 days | -12.0% | $97.12 | $85.45 | $97.52 |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-06 | 8 days | -2.5% | $92.66 | $90.35 | $93.09 |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-29 | 6 days | -2.5% | $92.50 | $90.21 | $92.66 |
| 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-23 | 15 days | -5.1% | $91.63 | $86.92 | $92.50 |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-08-08 | 107 days | -11.8% | $83.63 | $73.75 | $91.63 |
| 2023-04-18 | 2023-04-21 | 4 days | -3.5% | $82.87 | $79.94 | $83.63 |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-12 | 9 days | -1.1% | $77.31 | $76.49 | $79.21 |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-23 | 2 days | -0.4% | $70.78 | $70.49 | $71.88 |
| 2023-03-06 | 2023-03-21 | 15 days | -4.1% | $69.63 | $66.74 | $70.78 |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-02 | 3 days | -1.7% | $68.89 | $67.75 | $69.01 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-27 | 14 days | -3.0% | $68.71 | $66.65 | $68.89 |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-13 | 22 days | -6.2% | $67.80 | $63.60 | $68.71 |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-17 | 9 days | -4.4% | $66.62 | $63.71 | $66.79 |
| 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-06 | 3 days | -0.5% | $65.82 | $65.47 | $66.62 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-29 | 15 days | -3.1% | $64.74 | $62.76 | $64.97 |
| 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-08 | 3 days | -1.4% | $61.07 | $60.18 | $61.41 |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-11-28 | 235 days | -21.4% | $58.22 | $45.79 | $58.26 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2022-04-06 | 110 days | -20.5% | $55.43 | $44.08 | $55.98 |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-15 | 41 days | -7.9% | $54.85 | $50.49 | $55.13 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-03 | 3 days | -0.6% | $52.14 | $51.81 | $54.71 |
| 2021-10-27 | 2021-10-28 | 2 days | -1.6% | $50.82 | $50.03 | $50.96 |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-26 | 65 days | -10.5% | $50.48 | $45.15 | $50.82 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | 2 days | -0.9% | $49.68 | $49.24 | $50.00 |
| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-16 | 11 days | -3.5% | $48.55 | $46.84 | $48.89 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-07-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $43.08 | $43.02 | $43.60 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-28 | 3 days | -1.6% | $42.73 | $42.03 | $43.08 |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-23 | 2 days | -0.7% | $41.82 | $41.54 | $42.73 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-21 | 3 days | -1.3% | $41.75 | $41.20 | $41.82 |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-15 | 7 days | -0.6% | $41.01 | $40.75 | $41.25 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-07-02 | 22 days | -3.7% | $39.91 | $38.45 | $39.93 |
| 2021-05-25 | 2021-06-08 | 15 days | -3.5% | $38.47 | $37.11 | $38.74 |
| 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-20 | 3 days | -1.2% | $37.94 | $37.50 | $38.06 |
| 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-07 | 4 days | -1.7% | $35.47 | $34.88 | $35.62 |
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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NVO Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$45.58
High-water mark
$144.04
Current drawdown
-68.4%
Days in drawdown
640
This NVO 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 Novo Nordisk A/S drawdowns.
What History Says About NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S has dropped 10%+ from its high 5 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 110 days with an average max drop of -15.2%.
The current drawdown of -68.4% has lasted 640 days, which is 5.8x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 to Nov 2022 | -21.4% | 235 days |
| Dec 2021 to Apr 2022 | -20.5% | 110 days |
| Sep 2023 to Oct 2023 | -12.0% | 31 days |
| Apr 2023 to Aug 2023 | -11.8% | 107 days |
| Aug 2021 to Oct 2021 | -10.5% | 65 days |
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