Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is trading at $162.51, which is -26.6% below its all-time high of $221.38. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.9, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, PANW has experienced 112 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.3%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:00 AM EDT
PANW
StockPalo Alto Networks, Inc.
Price
$162.51
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $221.38
Significant
Current Drawdown
-26.6%
Days in Drawdown
117
Avg Max Drawdown
6.3%
Avg Length
41
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.9
PANW - Price & High Water Mark
PANW - 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.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $162.51, which represents a 26.6% decline from its all-time high of $221.38. This drawdown has persisted for 117 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 13 years, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.3% in depth, with an average duration of 41 days. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has gone through 112 total drawdown events in the last 13 years. The largest drawdown for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the last 13 years was 36.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 408 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. currently stands at 4.88. 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 Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'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 112 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Ongoing | 117 days | -26.6% | $221.38 | $162.51 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-27 | 19 days | -5.6% | $217.79 | $205.51 | $220.29 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-08 | 2 days | -0.7% | $212.58 | $211.04 | $217.79 |
| 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-06 | 4 days | -1.0% | $209.30 | $207.19 | $212.58 |
| 2025-02-19 | 2025-10-02 | 225 days | -26.8% | $208.28 | $152.44 | $209.30 |
| 2024-12-09 | 2025-02-18 | 72 days | -17.3% | $202.95 | $167.82 | $208.28 |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-06 | 2 days | -0.4% | $202.29 | $201.51 | $202.95 |
| 2024-11-14 | 2024-12-04 | 21 days | -4.7% | $201.18 | $191.68 | $202.29 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-13 | 2 days | -0.0% | $199.05 | $199.01 | $201.18 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-11-06 | 16 days | -5.3% | $189.21 | $179.10 | $192.59 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-10-21 | 252 days | -30.5% | $188.45 | $130.99 | $189.21 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-07 | 8 days | -2.1% | $172.95 | $169.26 | $182.25 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-30 | 8 days | -1.6% | $172.82 | $170.10 | $172.95 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-18 | 2 days | -0.6% | $166.02 | $165.03 | $167.88 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2024-01-10 | 28 days | -9.9% | $156.93 | $141.46 | $158.04 |
| 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-08 | 5 days | -3.2% | $148.08 | $143.30 | $149.21 |
| 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-24 | 3 days | -0.3% | $132.01 | $131.57 | $133.04 |
| 2023-10-18 | 2023-11-21 | 35 days | -9.5% | $130.87 | $118.50 | $132.01 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-16 | 4 days | -0.5% | $130.31 | $129.70 | $130.76 |
| 2023-07-06 | 2023-10-11 | 98 days | -19.5% | $128.94 | $103.79 | $129.60 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 3 days | -0.3% | $127.75 | $127.32 | $128.94 |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2 days | -0.0% | $126.71 | $126.67 | $127.75 |
| 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-27 | 5 days | -2.1% | $124.57 | $121.90 | $125.79 |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | 3 days | -3.1% | $123.26 | $119.46 | $124.57 |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-12 | 7 days | -4.6% | $113.39 | $108.13 | $114.57 |
| 2022-04-14 | 2023-05-26 | 408 days | -36.0% | $104.83 | $67.10 | $105.85 |
| 2022-04-05 | 2022-04-13 | 9 days | -3.4% | $104.68 | $101.13 | $104.83 |
| 2022-03-29 | 2022-04-04 | 7 days | -2.3% | $104.21 | $101.85 | $104.68 |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-22 | 21 days | -11.6% | $99.04 | $87.53 | $99.57 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2022-02-25 | 60 days | -16.3% | $94.72 | $79.25 | $94.96 |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-22 | 23 days | -9.1% | $91.86 | $83.54 | $92.46 |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-11-29 | 4 days | -3.0% | $91.62 | $88.87 | $91.86 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-24 | 2 days | -1.3% | $89.99 | $88.84 | $91.62 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-19 | 3 days | -2.2% | $87.52 | $85.63 | $88.39 |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-15 | 7 days | -3.5% | $86.22 | $83.20 | $86.34 |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-11-08 | 21 days | -5.6% | $85.86 | $81.09 | $86.22 |
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-15 | 3 days | -0.4% | $84.21 | $83.83 | $84.64 |
| 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-11 | 4 days | -0.2% | $82.28 | $82.13 | $83.30 |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | 11 days | -4.3% | $81.75 | $78.26 | $82.28 |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-24 | 8 days | -2.4% | $80.81 | $78.84 | $81.75 |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-16 | 2 days | -1.0% | $80.81 | $79.99 | $80.81 |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-10 | 4 days | -1.2% | $78.04 | $77.11 | $78.32 |
| 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-02 | 4 days | -0.5% | $76.88 | $76.47 | $77.09 |
| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-24 | 19 days | -10.2% | $67.27 | $60.39 | $73.64 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-04 | 10 days | -1.0% | $66.94 | $66.25 | $67.22 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-23 | 3 days | -2.3% | $66.83 | $65.30 | $66.94 |
| 2021-02-22 | 2021-07-20 | 148 days | -20.2% | $66.15 | $52.81 | $66.83 |
| 2021-02-18 | 2021-02-19 | 2 days | -1.2% | $65.90 | $65.09 | $66.15 |
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 | 2 days | -0.5% | $65.85 | $65.54 | $65.90 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-12 | 2 days | -0.3% | $65.37 | $65.18 | $65.85 |
| 2021-02-03 | 2021-02-09 | 7 days | -2.5% | $64.56 | $62.93 | $65.16 |
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 PANW
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 145 days with an average max drop of -20.9%.
The current drawdown of -26.6% has lasted 117 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 to May 2023 | -36.0% | 408 days |
| Feb 2024 to Oct 2024 | -30.5% | 252 days |
| Feb 2025 to Oct 2025 | -26.8% | 225 days |
| Feb 2021 to Jul 2021 | -20.2% | 148 days |
| Jul 2023 to Oct 2023 | -19.5% | 98 days |
| Dec 2024 to Feb 2025 | -17.3% | 72 days |
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