Pfizer Inc. (PFE) is trading at $27.19, which is -46.4% below its all-time high of $50.75. The Drawdown Severity Score is 9.2, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, PFE has experienced 187 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:42 AM EDT
PFE
StockPfizer Inc.
Price
$27.19
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $50.75
Very Large
Current Drawdown
-46.4%
Days in Drawdown
1529
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
68
Drawdown Severity Score™
9.2
PFE - Price & High Water Mark
PFE - 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.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Pfizer Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $27.19, which represents a 46.4% decline from its all-time high of $50.75. This drawdown has persisted for 1529 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Pfizer Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 68 days. Pfizer Inc. has gone through 187 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Pfizer Inc. in the last 14 years was 35.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 731 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Pfizer Inc. currently stands at 9.22. 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 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
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 Pfizer 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 187 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-06 | Ongoing | 1529 days | -46.4% | $50.75 | $27.19 | — |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-13 | 12 days | -6.0% | $45.31 | $42.59 | $45.74 |
| 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-01 | 3 days | -3.0% | $44.74 | $43.42 | $45.31 |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-26 | 8 days | -1.2% | $42.60 | $42.09 | $44.74 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-17 | 6 days | -1.2% | $41.58 | $41.10 | $42.15 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-11-11 | 86 days | -18.0% | $41.41 | $33.94 | $41.58 |
| 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-13 | 3 days | -3.9% | $39.58 | $38.04 | $39.82 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-09 | 6 days | -1.4% | $37.52 | $37.01 | $37.77 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-02 | 5 days | -0.6% | $35.37 | $35.15 | $36.11 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2021-07-26 | 229 days | -20.5% | $33.94 | $26.99 | $34.03 |
| 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-07 | 5 days | -1.7% | $32.53 | $31.97 | $32.89 |
| 2018-12-03 | 2020-12-02 | 731 days | -35.4% | $32.40 | $20.92 | $32.53 |
| 2018-10-10 | 2018-11-29 | 51 days | -6.6% | $31.62 | $29.54 | $31.89 |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-05 | 2 days | -0.2% | $31.16 | $31.09 | $31.23 |
| 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-03 | 2 days | -0.1% | $30.79 | $30.75 | $31.16 |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-28 | 5 days | -0.9% | $30.64 | $30.38 | $30.65 |
| 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-20 | 2 days | -0.6% | $30.26 | $30.08 | $30.43 |
| 2018-08-27 | 2018-09-12 | 17 days | -2.4% | $29.49 | $28.77 | $29.49 |
| 2018-08-21 | 2018-08-24 | 4 days | -0.6% | $29.44 | $29.26 | $29.49 |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-16 | 8 days | -1.7% | $28.80 | $28.31 | $28.80 |
| 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-08 | 2 days | -0.5% | $28.54 | $28.40 | $28.80 |
| 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-03 | 2 days | -0.7% | $27.77 | $27.57 | $28.19 |
| 2018-01-30 | 2018-07-27 | 178 days | -13.0% | $26.40 | $22.97 | $26.49 |
| 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-25 | 39 days | -2.8% | $25.17 | $24.45 | $25.19 |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-15 | 2 days | -0.5% | $24.79 | $24.67 | $25.17 |
| 2017-12-04 | 2017-12-12 | 9 days | -2.3% | $24.60 | $24.02 | $24.75 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-29 | 49 days | -3.8% | $24.44 | $23.51 | $24.50 |
| 2017-10-04 | 2017-10-09 | 6 days | -0.5% | $24.23 | $24.11 | $24.23 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-02 | 12 days | -1.9% | $24.13 | $23.67 | $24.18 |
| 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-20 | 6 days | -1.0% | $23.96 | $23.71 | $24.13 |
| 2016-08-02 | 2017-09-14 | 409 days | -19.2% | $23.85 | $19.27 | $23.96 |
| 2016-07-15 | 2016-08-01 | 18 days | -0.8% | $23.60 | $23.42 | $23.85 |
| 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-08 | 2 days | -0.3% | $22.92 | $22.87 | $23.09 |
| 2016-06-10 | 2016-07-01 | 22 days | -4.3% | $22.57 | $21.61 | $22.74 |
| 2016-06-07 | 2016-06-08 | 2 days | -0.3% | $22.33 | $22.27 | $22.53 |
| 2015-08-04 | 2016-06-06 | 308 days | -18.9% | $22.32 | $18.10 | $22.33 |
| 2015-07-30 | 2015-07-31 | 2 days | -0.1% | $22.08 | $22.06 | $22.27 |
| 2015-07-21 | 2015-07-28 | 8 days | -2.8% | $21.76 | $21.15 | $21.83 |
| 2015-04-13 | 2015-07-20 | 99 days | -5.4% | $21.70 | $20.53 | $21.76 |
| 2015-03-24 | 2015-04-10 | 18 days | -2.5% | $21.46 | $20.92 | $21.70 |
| 2015-02-13 | 2015-03-23 | 38 days | -3.6% | $21.35 | $20.59 | $21.46 |
| 2015-02-09 | 2015-02-10 | 2 days | -0.3% | $20.31 | $20.25 | $20.91 |
| 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-05 | 16 days | -5.6% | $20.09 | $18.97 | $20.20 |
| 2015-01-13 | 2015-01-16 | 4 days | -1.1% | $19.89 | $19.67 | $19.91 |
| 2014-12-23 | 2015-01-08 | 17 days | -2.9% | $19.48 | $18.91 | $19.73 |
| 2014-12-08 | 2014-12-22 | 15 days | -4.1% | $19.42 | $18.62 | $19.48 |
| 2014-03-06 | 2014-12-05 | 275 days | -13.9% | $19.36 | $16.67 | $19.42 |
| 2014-02-28 | 2014-03-04 | 5 days | -0.8% | $19.06 | $18.91 | $19.33 |
| 2014-02-25 | 2014-02-26 | 2 days | -0.3% | $18.91 | $18.86 | $18.91 |
| 2014-02-18 | 2014-02-24 | 7 days | -1.5% | $18.89 | $18.60 | $18.91 |
| 2013-11-18 | 2014-02-14 | 89 days | -7.9% | $18.88 | $17.39 | $18.89 |
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 PFE
Pfizer Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 317 days with an average max drop of -19.9%.
The current drawdown of -46.4% has lasted 1,529 days, which is 4.8x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 to Dec 2020 | -35.4% | 731 days |
| Dec 2020 to Jul 2021 | -20.5% | 229 days |
| Aug 2016 to Sep 2017 | -19.2% | 409 days |
| Aug 2015 to Jun 2016 | -18.9% | 308 days |
| Aug 2021 to Nov 2021 | -18.0% | 86 days |
| Mar 2014 to Dec 2014 | -13.9% | 275 days |
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