United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is trading at $99.96, which is -14.9% below its all-time high of $117.53. The Drawdown Severity Score is 2.3, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, UAL has experienced 49 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -10.5%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM EDT
UAL
StockUnited Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Price
$99.96
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $117.53
Moderately Elevated
Current Drawdown
-14.9%
Days in Drawdown
95
Avg Max Drawdown
10.9%
Avg Length
140
Drawdown Severity Score™
2.3
UAL - Price & High Water Mark
UAL - 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.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $99.96, which represents a 14.9% decline from its all-time high of $117.53. This drawdown has persisted for 95 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 10.9% in depth, with an average duration of 140 days. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. has gone through 49 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in the last 14 years was 93.5%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 2283 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. currently stands at 2.34. 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 2.0 and 3.0 indicates a moderately elevated drawdown that's starting to exceed normal ranges—worth monitoring for potential opportunities.
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 United Airlines Holdings, 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 49 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Ongoing | 95 days | -14.9% | $117.53 | $99.96 | — |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-21 | 7 days | -2.5% | $107.67 | $104.96 | $110.52 |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-14 | 2 days | -2.2% | $107.11 | $104.71 | $107.67 |
| 2024-12-06 | 2025-01-08 | 34 days | -10.7% | $102.44 | $91.47 | $103.72 |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-04 | 2 days | -1.7% | $97.44 | $95.79 | $99.25 |
| 2024-11-26 | 2024-11-29 | 4 days | -0.5% | $96.83 | $96.35 | $96.83 |
| 2018-12-03 | 2024-11-25 | 2185 days | -79.4% | $96.70 | $19.92 | $96.83 |
| 2018-11-26 | 2018-11-29 | 4 days | -3.3% | $94.84 | $91.75 | $95.07 |
| 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-21 | 8 days | -0.9% | $92.60 | $91.77 | $92.86 |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-13 | 5 days | -1.5% | $92.56 | $91.20 | $92.60 |
| 2018-09-17 | 2018-11-07 | 52 days | -12.6% | $90.33 | $78.93 | $92.16 |
| 2018-09-12 | 2018-09-13 | 2 days | -1.5% | $89.12 | $87.80 | $89.58 |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-11 | 7 days | -1.3% | $88.30 | $87.13 | $89.12 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-31 | 2 days | -0.2% | $87.11 | $86.92 | $87.42 |
| 2018-08-22 | 2018-08-27 | 6 days | -1.3% | $85.66 | $84.53 | $85.94 |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-20 | 12 days | -1.9% | $82.79 | $81.21 | $85.22 |
| 2017-06-05 | 2018-08-07 | 429 days | -30.3% | $82.03 | $57.20 | $82.32 |
| 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-02 | 8 days | -2.7% | $81.41 | $79.25 | $82.03 |
| 2017-05-17 | 2017-05-25 | 9 days | -3.9% | $79.06 | $75.98 | $81.41 |
| 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | 6 days | -2.7% | $78.55 | $76.41 | $79.06 |
| 2016-12-21 | 2017-05-09 | 139 days | -14.2% | $76.05 | $65.28 | $78.55 |
| 2016-12-12 | 2016-12-20 | 9 days | -3.5% | $75.17 | $72.55 | $76.05 |
| 2015-01-27 | 2016-12-09 | 683 days | -48.7% | $73.62 | $37.75 | $75.17 |
| 2015-01-02 | 2015-01-20 | 19 days | -4.6% | $66.89 | $63.83 | $68.03 |
| 2014-12-12 | 2014-12-30 | 19 days | -6.3% | $65.80 | $61.63 | $66.05 |
| 2014-12-09 | 2014-12-11 | 3 days | -2.7% | $64.25 | $62.52 | $65.80 |
| 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-04 | 4 days | -3.2% | $61.23 | $59.29 | $61.75 |
| 2014-11-19 | 2014-11-28 | 10 days | -5.1% | $58.29 | $55.33 | $61.23 |
| 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-18 | 5 days | -1.4% | $56.76 | $55.99 | $58.29 |
| 2014-11-07 | 2014-11-13 | 7 days | -2.7% | $55.66 | $54.18 | $56.76 |
| 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-06 | 2 days | -2.0% | $55.21 | $54.11 | $55.66 |
| 2014-10-29 | 2014-10-31 | 3 days | -1.2% | $52.36 | $51.74 | $52.81 |
| 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-28 | 48 days | -21.6% | $51.74 | $40.55 | $52.36 |
| 2014-09-09 | 2014-09-10 | 2 days | -0.6% | $51.13 | $50.84 | $51.74 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-09-04 | 2 days | -1.9% | $49.99 | $49.03 | $50.42 |
| 2014-08-21 | 2014-09-02 | 13 days | -3.3% | $49.25 | $47.61 | $49.99 |
| 2014-01-23 | 2014-08-20 | 209 days | -21.5% | $49.18 | $38.62 | $49.25 |
| 2007-10-24 | 2014-01-22 | 2283 days | -93.5% | $48.15 | $3.13 | $49.18 |
| 2007-01-17 | 2007-10-23 | 279 days | -35.2% | $47.89 | $31.05 | $48.15 |
| 2007-01-05 | 2007-01-10 | 6 days | -1.7% | $44.28 | $43.53 | $45.68 |
| 2006-12-14 | 2007-01-03 | 21 days | -5.3% | $42.31 | $40.04 | $43.35 |
| 2006-12-12 | 2006-12-13 | 2 days | -2.9% | $41.64 | $40.43 | $42.31 |
| 2006-11-27 | 2006-12-11 | 15 days | -8.9% | $41.56 | $37.85 | $41.64 |
| 2006-03-23 | 2006-11-22 | 245 days | -47.6% | $39.87 | $20.88 | $41.15 |
| 2006-03-16 | 2006-03-20 | 5 days | -0.9% | $37.00 | $36.66 | $37.55 |
| 2006-03-09 | 2006-03-10 | 2 days | -0.2% | $34.98 | $34.90 | $35.67 |
| 2006-02-21 | 2006-03-07 | 15 days | -4.1% | $34.53 | $33.13 | $34.81 |
| 2006-02-16 | 2006-02-17 | 2 days | -2.3% | $34.16 | $33.38 | $34.53 |
| 2006-02-10 | 2006-02-13 | 4 days | -0.8% | $32.26 | $32.02 | $32.77 |
| 2006-02-07 | 2006-02-09 | 3 days | -5.6% | $31.70 | $29.92 | $32.26 |
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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UAL Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$99.96
High-water mark
$117.53
Current drawdown
-14.9%
Days in drawdown
95
This UAL 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 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About UAL
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. has dropped 15%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 795 days with an average max drop of -47.2%.
The current drawdown of -14.9% has lasted 95 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 to Jan 2014 | -93.5% | 2283 days |
| Dec 2018 to Nov 2024 | -79.4% | 2185 days |
| Jan 2015 to Dec 2016 | -48.7% | 683 days |
| Mar 2006 to Nov 2006 | -47.6% | 245 days |
| Jan 2007 to Oct 2007 | -35.2% | 279 days |
| Jun 2017 to Aug 2018 | -30.3% | 429 days |
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