Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is trading at $46.04, which is -10.4% below its all-time high of $51.38. The Drawdown Severity Score is 2.3, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, VZ has experienced 215 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.9%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:29 PM EDT
VZ
StockVerizon Communications Inc.
Price
$46.04
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $51.38
Moderately Elevated
Current Drawdown
-10.4%
Days in Drawdown
19
Avg Max Drawdown
4.0%
Avg Length
58
Drawdown Severity Score™
2.3
VZ - Price & High Water Mark
VZ - 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.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Verizon Communications Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $46.04, which represents a 10.4% decline from its all-time high of $51.38. This drawdown has persisted for 19 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Verizon Communications Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.0% in depth, with an average duration of 58 days. Verizon Communications Inc. has gone through 215 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Verizon Communications Inc. in the last 14 years was 20.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 524 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Verizon Communications Inc. currently stands at 2.28. 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 Verizon Communications 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 215 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | Ongoing | 19 days | -10.4% | $51.38 | $46.04 | — |
| 2020-11-11 | 2020-12-02 | 22 days | -1.7% | $45.28 | $44.50 | $45.48 |
| 2020-09-04 | 2020-11-10 | 68 days | -6.1% | $44.45 | $41.73 | $45.28 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2020-09-02 | 254 days | -18.7% | $44.07 | $35.83 | $44.39 |
| 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-20 | 3 days | -1.1% | $43.66 | $43.17 | $44.07 |
| 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-16 | 6 days | -0.7% | $43.48 | $43.18 | $43.48 |
| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-10 | 2 days | -0.3% | $43.45 | $43.32 | $43.48 |
| 2019-10-21 | 2019-12-06 | 47 days | -2.8% | $43.35 | $42.12 | $43.45 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2019-10-18 | 3 days | -0.4% | $42.99 | $42.81 | $43.35 |
| 2019-10-14 | 2019-10-15 | 2 days | -0.6% | $42.55 | $42.32 | $42.99 |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-11 | 17 days | -2.6% | $42.52 | $41.40 | $42.55 |
| 2019-09-13 | 2019-09-24 | 12 days | -1.5% | $42.47 | $41.81 | $42.52 |
| 2019-03-28 | 2019-09-10 | 167 days | -9.8% | $41.91 | $37.80 | $41.96 |
| 2018-11-28 | 2019-03-25 | 117 days | -12.5% | $41.32 | $36.14 | $41.36 |
| 2018-11-20 | 2018-11-27 | 8 days | -3.3% | $41.30 | $39.95 | $41.32 |
| 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-14 | 2 days | -0.1% | $40.00 | $39.96 | $40.15 |
| 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-08 | 9 days | -3.7% | $39.63 | $38.18 | $39.70 |
| 2018-10-25 | 2018-10-30 | 6 days | -3.3% | $39.12 | $37.82 | $39.63 |
| 2018-10-10 | 2018-10-23 | 14 days | -3.0% | $37.46 | $36.33 | $38.97 |
| 2018-10-05 | 2018-10-08 | 4 days | -0.1% | $37.07 | $37.02 | $37.07 |
| 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-04 | 22 days | -3.5% | $37.04 | $35.74 | $37.07 |
| 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-12 | 22 days | -3.1% | $37.00 | $35.84 | $37.04 |
| 2018-08-20 | 2018-08-21 | 2 days | -0.3% | $36.92 | $36.82 | $37.00 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-08-16 | 199 days | -15.4% | $35.99 | $30.45 | $36.57 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $35.16 | $35.01 | $35.66 |
| 2018-01-03 | 2018-01-22 | 20 days | -2.6% | $34.81 | $33.91 | $35.16 |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-02 | 5 days | -0.9% | $34.75 | $34.42 | $34.81 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-27 | 9 days | -0.9% | $34.63 | $34.32 | $34.65 |
| 2017-12-13 | 2017-12-18 | 6 days | -1.6% | $34.59 | $34.04 | $34.63 |
| 2016-07-07 | 2017-12-12 | 524 days | -20.1% | $34.50 | $27.56 | $34.59 |
| 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-27 | 4 days | -0.4% | $33.19 | $33.04 | $33.23 |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $32.84 | $32.80 | $33.19 |
| 2016-04-05 | 2016-06-21 | 78 days | -8.7% | $32.69 | $29.83 | $32.84 |
| 2016-04-01 | 2016-04-04 | 4 days | -0.1% | $32.49 | $32.45 | $32.69 |
| 2016-03-30 | 2016-03-31 | 2 days | -0.0% | $32.47 | $32.46 | $32.49 |
| 2016-03-18 | 2016-03-29 | 12 days | -1.3% | $32.22 | $31.79 | $32.47 |
| 2016-03-09 | 2016-03-11 | 3 days | -0.3% | $31.52 | $31.43 | $31.56 |
| 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-07 | 5 days | -0.6% | $31.31 | $31.13 | $31.37 |
| 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-01 | 5 days | -0.7% | $30.70 | $30.48 | $30.91 |
| 2016-02-23 | 2016-02-25 | 3 days | -0.9% | $30.68 | $30.42 | $30.70 |
| 2016-02-08 | 2016-02-22 | 15 days | -3.1% | $30.62 | $29.67 | $30.68 |
| 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-05 | 4 days | -1.7% | $30.49 | $29.98 | $30.62 |
| 2016-01-28 | 2016-01-29 | 2 days | -0.0% | $29.46 | $29.44 | $30.02 |
| 2015-04-29 | 2016-01-27 | 274 days | -14.3% | $29.27 | $25.10 | $29.46 |
| 2014-11-17 | 2015-04-28 | 162 days | -11.8% | $29.14 | $25.70 | $29.27 |
| 2014-07-30 | 2014-11-14 | 108 days | -7.2% | $29.08 | $26.97 | $29.14 |
| 2013-05-01 | 2014-07-25 | 451 days | -14.0% | $28.58 | $24.59 | $28.70 |
| 2013-04-29 | 2013-04-30 | 2 days | -0.3% | $28.44 | $28.35 | $28.58 |
| 2013-04-24 | 2013-04-25 | 2 days | -1.0% | $27.74 | $27.46 | $28.22 |
| 2013-04-22 | 2013-04-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $27.70 | $27.67 | $27.74 |
| 2013-04-15 | 2013-04-18 | 4 days | -2.6% | $26.97 | $26.27 | $26.99 |
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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What History Says About VZ
Verizon Communications Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 283 days with an average max drop of -15.3%.
The current drawdown of -10.4% has lasted 19 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 to Dec 2017 | -20.1% | 524 days |
| Dec 2019 to Sep 2020 | -18.7% | 254 days |
| Jan 2018 to Aug 2018 | -15.4% | 199 days |
| Apr 2015 to Jan 2016 | -14.3% | 274 days |
| May 2013 to Jul 2014 | -14.0% | 451 days |
| Nov 2018 to Mar 2019 | -12.5% | 117 days |
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