Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) is trading at $96.90, which is -21.3% below its all-time high of $123.13. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.3, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, PRU has experienced 134 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.9%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:28 PM EDT
PRU
StockPrudential Financial, Inc.
Price
$96.90
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $123.13
Significant
Current Drawdown
-21.3%
Days in Drawdown
457
Avg Max Drawdown
4.9%
Avg Length
61
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.3
PRU - Price & High Water Mark
PRU - 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.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Prudential Financial, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $96.90, which represents a 21.3% decline from its all-time high of $123.13. This drawdown has persisted for 457 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Prudential Financial, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.9% in depth, with an average duration of 61 days. Prudential Financial, Inc. has gone through 134 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Prudential Financial, Inc. in the last 14 years was 65.9%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1204 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Prudential Financial, Inc. currently stands at 4.31. 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 Prudential Financial, 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 134 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | Ongoing | 457 days | -21.3% | $123.13 | $96.90 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | 2024-11-22 | 4 days | -2.2% | $120.58 | $117.98 | $121.58 |
| 2024-10-18 | 2024-11-18 | 32 days | -6.0% | $120.28 | $113.09 | $120.58 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-10-16 | 91 days | -17.1% | $118.46 | $98.19 | $119.53 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-07-10 | 38 days | -6.0% | $111.98 | $105.24 | $112.01 |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-31 | 12 days | -2.1% | $111.66 | $109.32 | $111.98 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-14 | 2 days | -0.9% | $109.38 | $108.43 | $109.42 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-05-09 | 39 days | -8.6% | $108.06 | $98.81 | $108.57 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-26 | 5 days | -0.9% | $106.49 | $105.48 | $106.61 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2 days | -1.0% | $103.85 | $102.85 | $103.86 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2024-03-06 | 686 days | -33.1% | $100.69 | $67.35 | $100.89 |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-20 | 22 days | -5.1% | $100.52 | $95.36 | $100.69 |
| 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-29 | 2 days | -0.7% | $100.52 | $99.86 | $100.52 |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-03-25 | 42 days | -15.1% | $99.94 | $84.88 | $100.52 |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-10 | 2 days | -0.1% | $99.90 | $99.79 | $99.94 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2022-02-04 | 18 days | -6.8% | $96.67 | $90.11 | $97.44 |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | 2 days | -0.3% | $94.52 | $94.25 | $95.01 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-07 | 3 days | -2.0% | $93.63 | $91.73 | $94.52 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2022-01-04 | 76 days | -11.3% | $92.85 | $82.38 | $93.63 |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-19 | 2 days | -0.1% | $90.08 | $90.01 | $91.16 |
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-15 | 4 days | -2.4% | $89.66 | $87.52 | $90.08 |
| 2021-10-06 | 2021-10-07 | 2 days | -0.2% | $88.10 | $87.94 | $88.37 |
| 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-05 | 37 days | -8.8% | $87.45 | $79.74 | $88.10 |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-08-27 | 87 days | -11.8% | $87.41 | $77.10 | $87.45 |
| 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-28 | 11 days | -2.3% | $86.03 | $84.07 | $86.17 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2021-05-17 | 1204 days | -65.9% | $85.90 | $29.30 | $86.03 |
| 2018-01-25 | 2018-01-26 | 2 days | -0.3% | $85.08 | $84.79 | $85.90 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $84.74 | $84.66 | $85.08 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-19 | 4 days | -1.6% | $84.60 | $83.22 | $84.61 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2018-01-09 | 2 days | -0.1% | $80.21 | $80.16 | $81.11 |
| 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-05 | 26 days | -2.7% | $79.85 | $77.67 | $80.21 |
| 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-08 | 4 days | -1.2% | $79.58 | $78.64 | $79.85 |
| 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-04 | 5 days | -0.4% | $78.98 | $78.66 | $79.58 |
| 2017-08-03 | 2017-11-29 | 119 days | -13.8% | $77.43 | $66.78 | $78.98 |
| 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-01 | 7 days | -1.2% | $76.29 | $75.39 | $76.88 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-07-25 | 145 days | -9.6% | $75.93 | $68.66 | $76.29 |
| 2017-02-17 | 2017-03-01 | 13 days | -1.3% | $74.29 | $73.36 | $75.93 |
| 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | 15 days | -2.7% | $71.14 | $69.20 | $71.83 |
| 2016-12-21 | 2017-01-25 | 36 days | -3.0% | $70.97 | $68.86 | $71.14 |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | 5 days | -1.2% | $70.96 | $70.09 | $70.97 |
| 2016-12-09 | 2016-12-15 | 7 days | -2.4% | $70.62 | $68.91 | $70.96 |
| 2016-12-02 | 2016-12-05 | 4 days | -0.7% | $67.90 | $67.41 | $68.06 |
| 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | 4 days | -1.4% | $66.79 | $65.87 | $67.90 |
| 2016-11-22 | 2016-11-23 | 2 days | -0.3% | $66.64 | $66.46 | $66.69 |
| 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-17 | 2 days | -1.1% | $64.96 | $64.25 | $65.25 |
| 2016-11-08 | 2016-11-09 | 2 days | -0.1% | $58.44 | $58.40 | $61.53 |
| 2015-08-11 | 2016-11-07 | 455 days | -35.8% | $57.74 | $37.08 | $58.44 |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-10 | 48 days | -7.2% | $57.61 | $53.45 | $57.74 |
| 2014-09-22 | 2015-06-23 | 275 days | -18.6% | $57.46 | $46.78 | $57.61 |
| 2014-07-07 | 2014-09-18 | 74 days | -6.3% | $56.11 | $52.57 | $57.33 |
| 2013-12-27 | 2014-07-03 | 188 days | -15.5% | $55.95 | $47.27 | $56.11 |
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 PRU
Prudential Financial, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 322 days with an average max drop of -23.8%.
The current drawdown of -21.3% has lasted 457 days, which is 1.4x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 to May 2021 | -65.9% | 1204 days |
| Aug 2015 to Nov 2016 | -35.8% | 455 days |
| Apr 2022 to Mar 2024 | -33.1% | 686 days |
| Sep 2014 to Jun 2015 | -18.6% | 275 days |
| Jul 2024 to Oct 2024 | -17.1% | 91 days |
| Dec 2013 to Jul 2014 | -15.5% | 188 days |
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