The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) is trading at $87.35, which is -18.5% below its all-time high of $107.21. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.2, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, SCHW has experienced 143 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -7.8%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:21 PM EDT
SCHW
StockThe Charles Schwab Corporation
Price
$87.35
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $107.21
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-18.5%
Days in Drawdown
76
Avg Max Drawdown
7.6%
Avg Length
94
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.2
SCHW - Price & High Water Mark
SCHW - 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.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
The Charles Schwab Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $87.35, which represents a 18.5% decline from its all-time high of $107.21. This drawdown has persisted for 76 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, The Charles Schwab Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 7.6% in depth, with an average duration of 94 days. The Charles Schwab Corporation has gone through 143 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for The Charles Schwab Corporation in the last 14 years was 86.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 6476 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for The Charles Schwab Corporation currently stands at 3.20. 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 The Charles Schwab 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 143 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | Ongoing | 76 days | -18.5% | $107.21 | $87.35 | — |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-12 | 13 days | -3.1% | $98.29 | $95.26 | $98.69 |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-24 | 3 days | -1.1% | $95.98 | $94.88 | $96.23 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-17 | 7 days | -1.9% | $92.78 | $91.00 | $92.84 |
| 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-10 | 3 days | -0.7% | $92.34 | $91.69 | $92.78 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-02 | 2 days | -0.1% | $90.98 | $90.91 | $91.08 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2025-06-30 | 1259 days | -49.7% | $90.70 | $45.62 | $90.98 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-14 | 2 days | -1.5% | $90.02 | $88.65 | $90.70 |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | 2 days | -0.1% | $87.10 | $87.01 | $89.16 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-06 | 2 days | -0.7% | $85.41 | $84.79 | $86.15 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-04 | 8 days | -2.0% | $81.48 | $79.84 | $85.41 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-22 | 6 days | -3.8% | $79.64 | $76.60 | $80.11 |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-16 | 53 days | -8.2% | $79.15 | $72.66 | $79.64 |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-19 | 2 days | -0.4% | $76.63 | $76.30 | $77.24 |
| 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-14 | 17 days | -5.9% | $73.30 | $69.00 | $73.99 |
| 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-27 | 29 days | -9.8% | $71.84 | $64.83 | $73.30 |
| 2021-06-04 | 2021-08-27 | 85 days | -12.3% | $71.83 | $63.01 | $71.84 |
| 2021-05-17 | 2021-05-27 | 11 days | -3.4% | $69.22 | $66.85 | $69.79 |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-05-14 | 5 days | -3.7% | $67.63 | $65.15 | $69.22 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-07 | 8 days | -2.3% | $67.59 | $66.06 | $67.63 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-27 | 22 days | -6.5% | $64.23 | $60.03 | $65.64 |
| 2021-03-15 | 2021-04-05 | 22 days | -6.3% | $63.76 | $59.72 | $64.23 |
| 2021-03-08 | 2021-03-10 | 3 days | -2.0% | $61.28 | $60.09 | $61.29 |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 | 2 days | -0.3% | $61.23 | $61.05 | $61.28 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-03 | 7 days | -4.2% | $60.74 | $58.17 | $61.23 |
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-02-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $59.33 | $59.07 | $60.74 |
| 2021-02-19 | 2021-02-22 | 4 days | -0.0% | $58.37 | $58.35 | $59.33 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-17 | 36 days | -15.8% | $57.50 | $48.42 | $57.78 |
| 2021-01-08 | 2021-01-11 | 4 days | -0.1% | $55.49 | $55.41 | $56.60 |
| 2018-05-23 | 2021-01-06 | 960 days | -51.1% | $53.82 | $26.33 | $53.94 |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-05-22 | 9 days | -1.1% | $53.70 | $53.12 | $53.82 |
| 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-09 | 58 days | -13.2% | $52.07 | $45.18 | $52.95 |
| 2018-01-18 | 2018-03-09 | 51 days | -12.7% | $50.47 | $44.09 | $52.02 |
| 2017-12-22 | 2018-01-09 | 19 days | -1.7% | $47.04 | $46.22 | $48.00 |
| 2017-12-13 | 2017-12-18 | 6 days | -2.6% | $46.39 | $45.17 | $46.56 |
| 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-12 | 8 days | -2.0% | $46.39 | $45.48 | $46.39 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-28 | 7 days | -0.7% | $41.46 | $41.18 | $42.42 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2017-11-21 | 43 days | -4.7% | $40.79 | $38.86 | $41.46 |
| 2017-10-04 | 2017-10-05 | 2 days | -0.4% | $39.93 | $39.77 | $40.58 |
| 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | 5 days | -0.9% | $39.56 | $39.19 | $39.56 |
| 2017-07-06 | 2017-09-27 | 84 days | -12.6% | $39.16 | $34.23 | $39.56 |
| 2017-03-17 | 2017-07-03 | 109 days | -13.8% | $38.95 | $33.58 | $38.98 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-16 | 14 days | -3.1% | $38.46 | $37.27 | $38.95 |
| 2017-01-27 | 2017-03-01 | 34 days | -7.7% | $37.91 | $34.98 | $38.46 |
| 2017-01-20 | 2017-01-24 | 5 days | -0.6% | $37.00 | $36.78 | $37.32 |
| 2017-01-17 | 2017-01-19 | 3 days | -2.6% | $36.98 | $36.01 | $37.00 |
| 2017-01-12 | 2017-01-13 | 2 days | -0.1% | $36.90 | $36.84 | $36.98 |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-01-11 | 3 days | -0.3% | $36.82 | $36.72 | $36.90 |
| 2017-01-05 | 2017-01-06 | 2 days | -0.6% | $36.81 | $36.58 | $36.82 |
| 1999-04-14 | 2017-01-04 | 6476 days | -86.8% | $36.43 | $4.81 | $36.81 |
| 1999-04-01 | 1999-04-05 | 4 days | -2.0% | $23.27 | $22.81 | $25.02 |
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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SCHW Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$87.35
High-water mark
$107.21
Current drawdown
-18.5%
Days in drawdown
76
This SCHW 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 The Charles Schwab Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About SCHW
The Charles Schwab Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 1013 days with an average max drop of -29.8%.
The current drawdown of -18.5% has lasted 76 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 to Jan 2017 | -86.8% | 6476 days |
| May 2018 to Jan 2021 | -51.1% | 960 days |
| Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 | -49.7% | 1259 days |
| Jan 2021 to Feb 2021 | -15.8% | 36 days |
| Mar 2017 to Jul 2017 | -13.8% | 109 days |
| Mar 2018 to May 2018 | -13.2% | 58 days |
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