Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) is trading at $57.64, which is -50.1% below its all-time high of $115.50. The Drawdown Severity Score is 7.5, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, VECO has experienced 37 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -13.4%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:22 PM EDT
VECO
StockVeeco Instruments Inc.
Price
$57.64
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $115.50
Very Strong
Current Drawdown
-50.1%
Days in Drawdown
9326
Avg Max Drawdown
13.4%
Avg Length
55
Drawdown Severity Score™
7.5
VECO - Price & High Water Mark
VECO - 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.
Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Veeco Instruments Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $57.64, which represents a 50.1% decline from its all-time high of $115.50. This drawdown has persisted for 9326 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Veeco Instruments Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 13.4% in depth, with an average duration of 55 days. Veeco Instruments Inc. has gone through 37 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Veeco Instruments Inc. in the last 14 years was 75.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 886 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Veeco Instruments Inc. currently stands at 7.51. 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 Veeco Instruments 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 37 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-15 | Ongoing | 9326 days | -50.1% | $115.50 | $57.64 | — |
| 2000-03-08 | 2000-09-27 | 203 days | -63.2% | $114.00 | $42.00 | $115.50 |
| 2000-03-06 | 2000-03-07 | 2 days | -1.8% | $111.88 | $109.81 | $114.00 |
| 2000-03-02 | 2000-03-03 | 2 days | -1.5% | $98.25 | $96.75 | $111.88 |
| 2000-02-22 | 2000-02-29 | 8 days | -4.7% | $76.63 | $73.00 | $82.13 |
| 1997-09-15 | 2000-02-17 | 886 days | -75.0% | $72.50 | $18.13 | $74.50 |
| 1997-09-05 | 1997-09-10 | 6 days | -5.7% | $68.25 | $64.38 | $68.88 |
| 1997-08-29 | 1997-09-02 | 5 days | -1.0% | $62.75 | $62.13 | $63.69 |
| 1997-08-27 | 1997-08-28 | 2 days | -0.6% | $61.31 | $60.94 | $62.75 |
| 1997-08-06 | 1997-08-25 | 20 days | -11.2% | $56.75 | $50.41 | $61.25 |
| 1997-07-30 | 1997-07-31 | 2 days | -2.9% | $47.13 | $45.75 | $49.50 |
| 1997-07-17 | 1997-07-29 | 13 days | -9.0% | $46.98 | $42.75 | $47.13 |
| 1997-07-11 | 1997-07-15 | 5 days | -1.5% | $42.13 | $41.50 | $43.25 |
| 1997-07-08 | 1997-07-09 | 2 days | -1.0% | $42.13 | $41.69 | $42.13 |
| 1997-06-02 | 1997-07-03 | 32 days | -21.1% | $41.50 | $32.75 | $41.50 |
| 1997-05-16 | 1997-05-27 | 12 days | -10.7% | $39.88 | $35.63 | $39.88 |
| 1997-05-13 | 1997-05-15 | 3 days | -5.9% | $39.19 | $36.88 | $39.88 |
| 1997-05-09 | 1997-05-12 | 4 days | -0.8% | $38.50 | $38.19 | $39.19 |
| 1997-04-10 | 1997-05-02 | 23 days | -24.5% | $34.13 | $25.75 | $34.25 |
| 1997-03-12 | 1997-04-07 | 26 days | -22.3% | $31.38 | $24.38 | $32.50 |
| 1997-02-18 | 1997-03-11 | 22 days | -23.5% | $30.88 | $23.63 | $31.38 |
| 1995-09-22 | 1997-02-14 | 512 days | -66.1% | $29.13 | $9.88 | $30.88 |
| 1995-09-20 | 1995-09-21 | 2 days | -3.0% | $29.13 | $28.25 | $29.13 |
| 1995-09-11 | 1995-09-19 | 9 days | -5.4% | $27.75 | $26.25 | $29.13 |
| 1995-08-18 | 1995-09-07 | 21 days | -15.3% | $25.25 | $21.38 | $25.50 |
| 1995-08-15 | 1995-08-16 | 2 days | -1.1% | $22.25 | $22.00 | $24.75 |
| 1995-08-08 | 1995-08-14 | 7 days | -5.6% | $22.25 | $21.00 | $22.25 |
| 1995-07-14 | 1995-08-07 | 25 days | -15.9% | $22.00 | $18.50 | $22.25 |
| 1995-06-20 | 1995-07-12 | 23 days | -21.0% | $20.25 | $16.00 | $20.50 |
| 1995-06-16 | 1995-06-19 | 4 days | -0.6% | $19.75 | $19.63 | $20.25 |
| 1995-06-09 | 1995-06-14 | 6 days | -4.9% | $18.00 | $17.13 | $18.50 |
| 1995-05-26 | 1995-06-07 | 13 days | -11.3% | $17.63 | $15.63 | $17.63 |
| 1995-05-18 | 1995-05-25 | 8 days | -9.7% | $16.75 | $15.13 | $17.63 |
| 1995-05-02 | 1995-05-15 | 14 days | -7.8% | $14.38 | $13.25 | $15.25 |
| 1995-04-18 | 1995-04-27 | 10 days | -5.2% | $14.38 | $13.63 | $14.38 |
| 1995-03-29 | 1995-04-13 | 15 days | -8.8% | $14.25 | $13.00 | $14.25 |
| 1995-03-27 | 1995-03-28 | 2 days | -1.9% | $13.50 | $13.25 | $14.25 |
| 1994-12-08 | 1995-03-15 | 98 days | -24.4% | $11.25 | $8.50 | $11.50 |
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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VECO Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$57.64
High-water mark
$115.50
Current drawdown
-50.1%
Days in drawdown
9,326
This VECO 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 Veeco Instruments Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About VECO
Veeco Instruments Inc. has dropped 20%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 203 days with an average max drop of -37.9%.
The current drawdown of -50.1% has lasted 9,326 days, which is 45.9x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 to Feb 2000 | -75.0% | 886 days |
| Sep 1995 to Feb 1997 | -66.1% | 512 days |
| Mar 2000 to Sep 2000 | -63.2% | 203 days |
| Apr 1997 to May 1997 | -24.5% | 23 days |
| Dec 1994 to Mar 1995 | -24.4% | 98 days |
| Feb 1997 to Mar 1997 | -23.5% | 22 days |
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