SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is trading at $205.57, which is -43.8% below its all-time high of $365.46. The Drawdown Severity Score is 8.7, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, SBAC has experienced 132 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM EDT
SBAC
StockSBA Communications Corporation
Price
$205.57
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $365.46
Very Large
Current Drawdown
-43.8%
Days in Drawdown
1548
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
60
Drawdown Severity Score™
8.7
SBAC - Price & High Water Mark
SBAC - 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.
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
SBA Communications Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $205.57, which represents a 43.8% decline from its all-time high of $365.46. This drawdown has persisted for 1548 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, SBA Communications Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 60 days. SBA Communications Corporation has gone through 132 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for SBA Communications Corporation in the last 14 years was 28.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 356 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for SBA Communications Corporation currently stands at 8.71. 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 SBA Communications Corporation'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 132 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-24 | Ongoing | 1548 days | -43.8% | $365.46 | $205.57 | — |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 5 days | -0.9% | $354.72 | $351.61 | $360.14 |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-22 | 3 days | -0.8% | $353.12 | $350.17 | $354.72 |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-12-15 | 98 days | -12.3% | $345.68 | $303.31 | $347.76 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-08 | 6 days | -0.4% | $343.93 | $342.47 | $345.68 |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-01 | 10 days | -3.3% | $339.10 | $327.86 | $343.62 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | 2 days | -1.7% | $336.80 | $331.13 | $336.95 |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 2 days | -0.4% | $331.28 | $330.01 | $336.80 |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-12 | 8 days | -2.2% | $326.85 | $319.57 | $327.92 |
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-30 | 3 days | -0.7% | $319.09 | $316.89 | $319.28 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-23 | 3 days | -1.0% | $313.95 | $310.82 | $315.58 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-14 | 7 days | -0.6% | $309.74 | $307.97 | $310.66 |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-02 | 4 days | -1.3% | $302.29 | $298.41 | $302.29 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-28 | 11 days | -1.9% | $301.39 | $295.63 | $302.29 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2021-06-17 | 275 days | -26.9% | $300.97 | $219.93 | $301.39 |
| 2020-06-03 | 2020-09-15 | 105 days | -9.6% | $295.78 | $267.44 | $300.97 |
| 2020-04-20 | 2020-06-01 | 43 days | -10.7% | $292.13 | $261.01 | $295.24 |
| 2020-04-13 | 2020-04-16 | 4 days | -5.5% | $283.76 | $268.16 | $286.44 |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-09 | 35 days | -28.8% | $280.92 | $199.92 | $283.76 |
| 2020-02-24 | 2020-03-04 | 10 days | -10.3% | $273.89 | $245.58 | $280.92 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-02-21 | 4 days | -1.6% | $272.92 | $268.51 | $273.89 |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-14 | 2 days | -1.0% | $271.25 | $268.45 | $272.92 |
| 2019-09-05 | 2020-02-11 | 160 days | -15.9% | $249.07 | $209.40 | $263.09 |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-03 | 7 days | -0.9% | $244.97 | $242.74 | $245.92 |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-08-26 | 7 days | -0.3% | $240.93 | $240.20 | $244.76 |
| 2019-08-14 | 2019-08-15 | 2 days | -1.9% | $239.94 | $235.30 | $240.01 |
| 2019-08-05 | 2019-08-08 | 4 days | -1.5% | $229.64 | $226.28 | $233.28 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-02 | 3 days | -1.2% | $229.47 | $226.68 | $229.64 |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-07-26 | 16 days | -3.2% | $217.96 | $210.96 | $218.74 |
| 2019-07-05 | 2019-07-09 | 5 days | -0.7% | $216.41 | $214.85 | $216.83 |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-03 | 13 days | -4.4% | $215.84 | $206.44 | $216.41 |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-06-17 | 5 days | -1.0% | $209.53 | $207.36 | $210.36 |
| 2019-06-07 | 2019-06-10 | 4 days | -0.4% | $204.57 | $203.67 | $204.63 |
| 2019-05-17 | 2019-05-30 | 14 days | -4.3% | $196.10 | $187.72 | $196.38 |
| 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-15 | 3 days | -0.5% | $194.33 | $193.30 | $194.34 |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-05-10 | 2 days | -0.3% | $192.07 | $191.48 | $194.33 |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-08 | 3 days | -1.2% | $191.12 | $188.75 | $192.07 |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-05-03 | 19 days | -3.4% | $188.65 | $182.24 | $191.12 |
| 2019-04-09 | 2019-04-10 | 2 days | -0.1% | $186.11 | $185.83 | $187.07 |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-04-05 | 2 days | -1.0% | $184.84 | $183.01 | $185.67 |
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-03 | 3 days | -0.9% | $184.42 | $182.80 | $184.84 |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-29 | 5 days | -1.7% | $182.07 | $178.96 | $184.42 |
| 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-11 | 20 days | -2.7% | $171.34 | $166.64 | $171.72 |
| 2019-02-06 | 2019-02-15 | 10 days | -1.7% | $170.50 | $167.57 | $171.34 |
| 2019-02-01 | 2019-02-05 | 5 days | -0.8% | $168.60 | $167.31 | $170.50 |
| 2018-02-02 | 2019-01-23 | 356 days | -16.1% | $161.39 | $135.46 | $162.10 |
| 2017-11-28 | 2018-01-31 | 65 days | -9.5% | $159.19 | $144.04 | $161.18 |
| 2017-11-10 | 2017-11-24 | 15 days | -2.9% | $156.57 | $152.10 | $156.76 |
| 2017-11-01 | 2017-11-06 | 6 days | -2.9% | $145.18 | $140.93 | $151.87 |
| 2017-09-01 | 2017-10-31 | 61 days | -7.9% | $141.83 | $130.66 | $145.18 |
| 2017-08-29 | 2017-08-30 | 2 days | -0.2% | $140.73 | $140.40 | $141.36 |
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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SBAC Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$205.57
High-water mark
$365.46
Current drawdown
-43.8%
Days in drawdown
1,548
This SBAC 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 SBA Communications Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About SBAC
SBA Communications Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 140 days with an average max drop of -17.3%.
The current drawdown of -43.8% has lasted 1,548 days, which is 11.1x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 to Apr 2020 | -28.8% | 35 days |
| Sep 2020 to Jun 2021 | -26.9% | 275 days |
| Feb 2018 to Jan 2019 | -16.1% | 356 days |
| Sep 2019 to Feb 2020 | -15.9% | 160 days |
| Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | -12.3% | 98 days |
| Apr 2020 to Jun 2020 | -10.7% | 43 days |
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