Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is trading at $76.46, which is -59.3% below its all-time high of $187.84. The Drawdown Severity Score is 11.7, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, SWK has experienced 237 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.1%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM EDT
SWK
StockStanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Price
$76.46
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $187.84
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-59.3%
Days in Drawdown
1785
Avg Max Drawdown
5.1%
Avg Length
53
Drawdown Severity Score™
11.7
SWK - Price & High Water Mark
SWK - 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.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $76.46, which represents a 59.3% decline from its all-time high of $187.84. This drawdown has persisted for 1785 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 5.1% in depth, with an average duration of 53 days. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has gone through 237 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the last 14 years was 58.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 725 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. currently stands at 11.74. 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 Stanley Black & Decker, 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 237 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-02 | Ongoing | 1785 days | -59.3% | $187.84 | $76.46 | — |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -1.3% | $178.31 | $175.99 | $179.23 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-29 | 4 days | -1.2% | $177.97 | $175.74 | $178.31 |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | 2 days | -1.4% | $175.24 | $172.73 | $175.62 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-16 | 4 days | -1.3% | $173.75 | $171.45 | $174.81 |
| 2021-04-07 | 2021-04-12 | 6 days | -2.2% | $173.61 | $169.79 | $173.75 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-05 | 8 days | -1.3% | $171.99 | $169.78 | $172.29 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-26 | 8 days | -2.3% | $167.87 | $164.07 | $171.99 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-17 | 2 days | -1.6% | $164.39 | $161.83 | $165.91 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-15 | 3 days | -0.8% | $163.40 | $162.11 | $164.39 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2021-03-10 | 107 days | -11.0% | $161.30 | $143.60 | $162.70 |
| 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-23 | 4 days | -0.3% | $157.56 | $157.09 | $161.30 |
| 2020-11-17 | 2020-11-19 | 3 days | -1.0% | $157.16 | $155.67 | $157.56 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-13 | 2 days | -1.8% | $152.81 | $150.13 | $153.24 |
| 2020-11-09 | 2020-11-11 | 3 days | -0.8% | $151.09 | $149.87 | $152.81 |
| 2020-10-26 | 2020-11-06 | 12 days | -8.7% | $150.38 | $137.32 | $151.09 |
| 2020-10-13 | 2020-10-22 | 10 days | -2.5% | $150.34 | $146.64 | $150.38 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-10-07 | 260 days | -58.0% | $143.64 | $60.26 | $145.30 |
| 2018-01-22 | 2020-01-16 | 725 days | -37.5% | $140.99 | $88.07 | $141.95 |
| 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-17 | 8 days | -1.5% | $139.15 | $137.06 | $139.27 |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-05 | 8 days | -0.9% | $136.28 | $135.06 | $136.72 |
| 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-28 | 24 days | -2.9% | $136.10 | $132.20 | $136.28 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-04 | 4 days | -0.5% | $135.96 | $135.23 | $136.10 |
| 2017-11-29 | 2017-11-30 | 2 days | -0.9% | $135.02 | $133.83 | $135.96 |
| 2017-11-27 | 2017-11-28 | 2 days | -0.1% | $132.54 | $132.46 | $135.02 |
| 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-21 | 28 days | -2.8% | $132.34 | $128.59 | $132.54 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-10-24 | 2 days | -1.2% | $127.85 | $126.31 | $132.34 |
| 2017-10-16 | 2017-10-20 | 5 days | -1.3% | $126.73 | $125.07 | $127.85 |
| 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-12 | 8 days | -0.8% | $125.13 | $124.15 | $126.38 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-02 | 12 days | -2.4% | $121.61 | $118.69 | $123.39 |
| 2017-09-13 | 2017-09-14 | 2 days | -0.3% | $117.77 | $117.40 | $117.95 |
| 2017-07-20 | 2017-09-11 | 54 days | -7.3% | $117.48 | $108.95 | $117.74 |
| 2017-07-18 | 2017-07-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $116.57 | $116.25 | $117.48 |
| 2017-07-14 | 2017-07-17 | 4 days | -0.1% | $116.34 | $116.24 | $116.57 |
| 2017-07-11 | 2017-07-12 | 2 days | -0.4% | $115.95 | $115.44 | $116.19 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-07-07 | 12 days | -2.4% | $113.70 | $110.99 | $115.18 |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-23 | 2 days | -0.5% | $113.58 | $112.98 | $113.70 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-19 | 5 days | -0.4% | $112.54 | $112.04 | $112.96 |
| 2017-06-12 | 2017-06-13 | 2 days | -0.9% | $111.27 | $110.22 | $112.54 |
| 2017-06-05 | 2017-06-09 | 5 days | -1.3% | $110.22 | $108.78 | $111.27 |
| 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-02 | 23 days | -3.3% | $110.09 | $106.41 | $110.22 |
| 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-04 | 11 days | -1.1% | $108.88 | $107.74 | $109.38 |
| 2017-04-03 | 2017-04-21 | 19 days | -1.7% | $105.17 | $103.35 | $108.88 |
| 2017-03-29 | 2017-03-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $104.56 | $104.49 | $104.99 |
| 2017-03-20 | 2017-03-28 | 9 days | -1.3% | $103.95 | $102.56 | $104.56 |
| 2017-03-14 | 2017-03-15 | 2 days | -0.8% | $103.45 | $102.66 | $103.75 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-13 | 11 days | -1.3% | $102.35 | $101.02 | $103.45 |
| 2017-02-28 | 2017-03-01 | 2 days | -0.4% | $101.02 | $100.64 | $102.35 |
| 2017-02-23 | 2017-02-24 | 2 days | -0.1% | $100.30 | $100.16 | $100.68 |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017-02-21 | 6 days | -0.2% | $99.84 | $99.60 | $100.27 |
| 2017-02-14 | 2017-02-15 | 2 days | -0.5% | $99.60 | $99.12 | $99.84 |
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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SWK Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$76.46
High-water mark
$187.84
Current drawdown
-59.3%
Days in drawdown
1,785
This SWK 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 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About SWK
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 5 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 232 days with an average max drop of -24.5%.
The current drawdown of -59.3% has lasted 1,785 days, which is 7.7x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Oct 2020 | -58.0% | 260 days |
| Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 | -37.5% | 725 days |
| Nov 2020 to Mar 2021 | -11.0% | 107 days |
| Oct 2020 to Nov 2020 | -8.7% | 12 days |
| Jul 2017 to Sep 2017 | -7.3% | 54 days |
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