QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is trading at $131.24, which is -40.6% below its all-time high of $220.95. The Drawdown Severity Score is 6.6, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, QCOM has experienced 112 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -9.6%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:00 AM EDT
QCOM
StockQUALCOMM Incorporated
Price
$131.24
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $220.95
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-40.6%
Days in Drawdown
613
Avg Max Drawdown
9.6%
Avg Length
104
Drawdown Severity Score™
6.6
QCOM - Price & High Water Mark
QCOM - 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.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
QUALCOMM Incorporated is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $131.24, which represents a 40.6% decline from its all-time high of $220.95. This drawdown has persisted for 613 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, QUALCOMM Incorporated typically experiences drawdowns averaging 9.6% in depth, with an average duration of 104 days. QUALCOMM Incorporated has gone through 112 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for QUALCOMM Incorporated in the last 14 years was 86.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 5187 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for QUALCOMM Incorporated currently stands at 6.57. 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 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused 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 QUALCOMM Incorporated'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-08 | Ongoing | 613 days | -40.6% | $220.95 | $131.24 | — |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-17 | 4 days | -1.1% | $211.92 | $209.51 | $216.21 |
| 2024-05-29 | 2024-06-12 | 15 days | -3.8% | $206.47 | $198.53 | $209.57 |
| 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-24 | 2 days | -0.6% | $196.64 | $195.50 | $203.84 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-20 | 5 days | -0.7% | $188.57 | $187.28 | $191.63 |
| 2024-05-07 | 2024-05-10 | 4 days | -0.9% | $176.21 | $174.56 | $176.43 |
| 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-06 | 4 days | -0.3% | $174.51 | $174.07 | $176.21 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2024-05-02 | 868 days | -44.3% | $173.97 | $96.92 | $174.51 |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-15 | 27 days | -5.7% | $170.61 | $160.92 | $173.97 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-15 | 6 days | -4.2% | $152.68 | $146.32 | $154.30 |
| 2021-02-03 | 2021-11-05 | 275 days | -24.9% | $148.71 | $111.72 | $149.28 |
| 2021-01-22 | 2021-02-02 | 12 days | -6.7% | $148.68 | $138.68 | $148.71 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-19 | 5 days | -2.3% | $145.16 | $141.77 | $147.80 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2021-01-14 | 37 days | -9.1% | $143.31 | $130.21 | $145.16 |
| 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-04 | 3 days | -0.5% | $135.92 | $135.29 | $142.25 |
| 2020-11-17 | 2020-12-01 | 15 days | -3.5% | $133.96 | $129.24 | $135.92 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-16 | 5 days | -2.6% | $132.72 | $129.32 | $133.96 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-11-11 | 6 days | -3.6% | $130.67 | $125.90 | $132.72 |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-05 | 22 days | -6.4% | $116.71 | $109.25 | $130.67 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-09 | 37 days | -10.9% | $110.69 | $98.64 | $112.21 |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-28 | 2 days | -0.0% | $103.72 | $103.70 | $105.65 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-24 | 12 days | -4.4% | $103.50 | $98.91 | $103.60 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-12 | 7 days | -4.5% | $99.56 | $95.07 | $103.50 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-03 | 4 days | -1.5% | $95.81 | $94.40 | $97.95 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-07-30 | 191 days | -36.0% | $84.40 | $54.02 | $95.81 |
| 2019-11-11 | 2020-01-17 | 68 days | -14.3% | $82.11 | $70.36 | $84.40 |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-11-07 | 186 days | -26.8% | $76.65 | $56.12 | $78.57 |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-03 | 4 days | -1.3% | $74.90 | $73.94 | $76.65 |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-04-29 | 5 days | -2.0% | $74.54 | $73.03 | $74.90 |
| 2018-09-17 | 2019-04-17 | 213 days | -33.5% | $63.04 | $41.92 | $67.89 |
| 2018-09-12 | 2018-09-13 | 2 days | -1.0% | $60.87 | $60.23 | $62.63 |
| 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-10 | 5 days | -0.7% | $59.51 | $59.07 | $60.71 |
| 2014-07-24 | 2018-09-05 | 1505 days | -45.1% | $59.32 | $32.58 | $59.51 |
| 2014-07-07 | 2014-07-22 | 16 days | -3.6% | $58.87 | $56.78 | $59.27 |
| 2014-04-21 | 2014-07-03 | 74 days | -4.6% | $58.81 | $56.12 | $58.87 |
| 2014-04-04 | 2014-04-17 | 14 days | -3.2% | $58.25 | $56.41 | $58.81 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2014-04-01 | 2 days | -0.5% | $57.33 | $57.03 | $57.92 |
| 2014-03-26 | 2014-03-27 | 2 days | -0.3% | $56.81 | $56.63 | $57.16 |
| 2014-03-24 | 2014-03-25 | 2 days | -0.6% | $56.54 | $56.22 | $56.81 |
| 2014-03-19 | 2014-03-20 | 2 days | -0.8% | $56.01 | $55.54 | $56.48 |
| 2000-01-04 | 2014-03-18 | 5187 days | -86.8% | $55.82 | $7.39 | $56.01 |
| 1999-12-30 | 1999-12-31 | 2 days | -1.8% | $51.29 | $50.35 | $54.83 |
| 1999-12-28 | 1999-12-29 | 2 days | -2.0% | $39.96 | $39.15 | $51.29 |
| 1999-12-22 | 1999-12-27 | 6 days | -6.1% | $38.67 | $36.31 | $39.96 |
| 1999-12-08 | 1999-12-13 | 6 days | -2.4% | $31.04 | $30.29 | $32.50 |
| 1999-11-29 | 1999-12-06 | 8 days | -5.8% | $29.94 | $28.20 | $30.72 |
| 1999-11-15 | 1999-11-26 | 12 days | -9.3% | $29.42 | $26.69 | $29.94 |
| 1999-11-08 | 1999-11-09 | 2 days | -1.7% | $22.91 | $22.52 | $23.33 |
| 1999-11-02 | 1999-11-03 | 2 days | -0.2% | $17.53 | $17.50 | $20.27 |
| 1999-10-12 | 1999-10-29 | 18 days | -12.1% | $17.32 | $15.23 | $17.34 |
| 1999-10-07 | 1999-10-08 | 2 days | -1.8% | $15.90 | $15.61 | $16.65 |
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 QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 855 days with an average max drop of -33.5%.
The current drawdown of -40.6% has lasted 613 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 to Mar 2014 | -86.8% | 5187 days |
| Jul 2014 to Sep 2018 | -45.1% | 1505 days |
| Dec 2021 to May 2024 | -44.3% | 868 days |
| Jan 2020 to Jul 2020 | -36.0% | 191 days |
| Sep 2018 to Apr 2019 | -33.5% | 213 days |
| May 2019 to Nov 2019 | -26.8% | 186 days |
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