Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is trading at $81.52, which is -15.4% below its all-time high of $96.40. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.2, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, WFC has experienced 304 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.7%.
Data last updated: April 21, 2026 at 04:24 PM EDT
WFC
StockWells Fargo & Company
Price
$81.52
as of Apr 21, 2026
All Time High: $96.40
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-15.4%
Days in Drawdown
73
Avg Max Drawdown
4.7%
Avg Length
46
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.2
WFC - Price & High Water Mark
WFC - 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.
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Wells Fargo & Company is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-21, the stock is trading at $81.52, which represents a 15.4% decline from its all-time high of $96.40. This drawdown has persisted for 73 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Wells Fargo & Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.7% in depth, with an average duration of 46 days. Wells Fargo & Company has gone through 304 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Wells Fargo & Company in the last 14 years was 64.5%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1472 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Wells Fargo & Company currently stands at 3.18. 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 Wells Fargo & Company'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 304 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | Ongoing | 73 days | -15.4% | $96.40 | $81.52 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-03 | 7 days | -1.2% | $86.55 | $85.54 | $86.84 |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-27 | 12 days | -3.7% | $86.01 | $82.84 | $86.55 |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-10-15 | 23 days | -8.9% | $84.71 | $77.21 | $86.01 |
| 2025-07-28 | 2025-09-19 | 54 days | -8.6% | $83.39 | $76.20 | $84.20 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-23 | 17 days | -5.7% | $82.68 | $77.99 | $82.78 |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-07-01 | 144 days | -24.7% | $79.69 | $59.98 | $80.59 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-04 | 5 days | -0.9% | $77.14 | $76.48 | $77.78 |
| 2025-01-28 | 2025-01-29 | 2 days | -0.1% | $76.28 | $76.22 | $76.70 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-27 | 6 days | -0.7% | $76.19 | $75.68 | $76.28 |
| 2024-11-27 | 2025-01-21 | 56 days | -11.1% | $75.70 | $67.30 | $76.19 |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-21 | 4 days | -1.2% | $72.76 | $71.87 | $73.24 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-11 | 5 days | -3.7% | $70.52 | $67.94 | $71.02 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2024-11-06 | 9 days | -2.9% | $63.85 | $61.99 | $70.52 |
| 2024-10-25 | 2024-10-28 | 4 days | -1.4% | $63.67 | $62.80 | $63.85 |
| 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $63.07 | $62.82 | $63.67 |
| 2024-10-18 | 2024-10-22 | 5 days | -0.6% | $62.65 | $62.30 | $63.07 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-10-14 | 152 days | -16.6% | $60.20 | $50.18 | $60.49 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-14 | 2 days | -1.0% | $59.77 | $59.16 | $59.77 |
| 2024-04-23 | 2024-05-08 | 16 days | -2.9% | $58.67 | $56.96 | $58.79 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-18 | 18 days | -2.7% | $55.65 | $54.17 | $56.40 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | 7 days | -2.0% | $55.55 | $54.43 | $55.65 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-21 | 8 days | -1.4% | $55.52 | $54.74 | $55.55 |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-12 | 5 days | -0.2% | $54.84 | $54.73 | $55.32 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2024-03-05 | 755 days | -37.1% | $53.59 | $33.71 | $54.35 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2022-02-08 | 1472 days | -64.5% | $52.77 | $18.75 | $53.31 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $51.81 | $51.61 | $52.41 |
| 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-17 | 7 days | -1.0% | $50.52 | $50.02 | $51.13 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2018-01-10 | 3 days | -1.1% | $50.22 | $49.65 | $50.52 |
| 2017-12-22 | 2018-01-04 | 14 days | -1.5% | $49.31 | $48.56 | $49.88 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-21 | 3 days | -1.3% | $48.76 | $48.13 | $49.31 |
| 2017-12-13 | 2017-12-18 | 6 days | -1.8% | $48.28 | $47.40 | $48.76 |
| 2017-12-08 | 2017-12-12 | 5 days | -0.8% | $47.51 | $47.12 | $48.28 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-12-05 | 279 days | -15.8% | $46.80 | $39.41 | $46.86 |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017-03-01 | 14 days | -1.3% | $45.88 | $45.30 | $46.80 |
| 2017-02-06 | 2017-02-14 | 9 days | -2.9% | $44.87 | $43.59 | $45.43 |
| 2016-12-09 | 2017-02-03 | 57 days | -6.1% | $44.59 | $41.86 | $44.87 |
| 2015-07-23 | 2016-12-07 | 504 days | -22.4% | $43.54 | $33.77 | $44.58 |
| 2015-07-17 | 2015-07-22 | 6 days | -0.4% | $43.28 | $43.11 | $43.54 |
| 2015-06-23 | 2015-07-16 | 24 days | -4.6% | $43.09 | $41.11 | $43.28 |
| 2015-06-19 | 2015-06-22 | 4 days | -1.1% | $42.93 | $42.45 | $43.09 |
| 2015-06-12 | 2015-06-18 | 7 days | -0.5% | $42.60 | $42.39 | $42.93 |
| 2015-06-04 | 2015-06-10 | 7 days | -1.4% | $42.34 | $41.75 | $42.57 |
| 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-03 | 15 days | -1.3% | $41.96 | $41.41 | $42.34 |
| 2015-05-11 | 2015-05-19 | 9 days | -1.0% | $41.70 | $41.27 | $41.96 |
| 2015-03-19 | 2015-05-08 | 51 days | -4.0% | $41.51 | $39.86 | $41.70 |
| 2015-03-13 | 2015-03-16 | 4 days | -0.4% | $41.08 | $40.90 | $41.19 |
| 2015-03-03 | 2015-03-12 | 9 days | -4.1% | $41.05 | $39.38 | $41.08 |
| 2015-02-25 | 2015-03-02 | 6 days | -1.0% | $40.92 | $40.49 | $41.05 |
| 2015-02-18 | 2015-02-24 | 7 days | -1.5% | $40.92 | $40.29 | $40.92 |
| 2014-12-30 | 2015-02-17 | 50 days | -9.0% | $40.90 | $37.24 | $40.92 |
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 WFC
Wells Fargo & Company has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 480 days with an average max drop of -27.5%.
The current drawdown of -15.4% has lasted 73 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 to Feb 2022 | -64.5% | 1472 days |
| Feb 2022 to Mar 2024 | -37.1% | 755 days |
| Feb 2025 to Jul 2025 | -24.7% | 144 days |
| Jul 2015 to Dec 2016 | -22.4% | 504 days |
| May 2024 to Oct 2024 | -16.6% | 152 days |
| Mar 2017 to Dec 2017 | -15.8% | 279 days |
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