Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is trading at $231.00, which is -6.3% below its all-time high of $246.51. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.4, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, WM has experienced 243 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.1%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:03 AM EDT
WM
StockWaste Management, Inc.
Price
$231.00
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $246.51
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-6.3%
Days in Drawdown
24
Avg Max Drawdown
4.2%
Avg Length
53
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.4
WM - Price & High Water Mark
WM - 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.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Waste Management, Inc. is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $231.00, down 6.3% from its all-time high of $246.51. This pullback has lasted 24 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Waste Management, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.2% in depth, with an average duration of 53 days. Waste Management, Inc. has gone through 243 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Waste Management, Inc. in the last 14 years was 16.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 317 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Waste Management, Inc. currently stands at 1.36. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
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 Waste Management, 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 243 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Ongoing | 24 days | -6.3% | $246.51 | $231.00 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | 2025-05-30 | 3 days | -0.4% | $236.32 | $235.45 | $239.24 |
| 2025-04-04 | 2025-05-27 | 54 days | -8.6% | $235.13 | $214.91 | $236.32 |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-04-01 | 28 days | -4.7% | $231.24 | $220.44 | $232.11 |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-28 | 3 days | -0.9% | $228.25 | $226.21 | $230.25 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-24 | 4 days | -0.5% | $226.63 | $225.55 | $227.19 |
| 2024-11-29 | 2025-02-14 | 78 days | -11.9% | $225.22 | $198.36 | $225.26 |
| 2024-11-14 | 2024-11-26 | 13 days | -3.4% | $222.48 | $214.81 | $224.23 |
| 2024-11-11 | 2024-11-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $220.95 | $220.45 | $221.60 |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-11-08 | 109 days | -11.9% | $219.49 | $193.47 | $220.95 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-22 | 5 days | -0.2% | $219.36 | $218.85 | $219.49 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-12 | 12 days | -1.9% | $209.56 | $205.65 | $209.96 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2024-06-28 | 93 days | -5.9% | $209.40 | $197.00 | $209.56 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | 6 days | -0.3% | $207.89 | $207.25 | $209.40 |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $207.55 | $207.33 | $207.89 |
| 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-11 | 14 days | -1.2% | $202.88 | $200.54 | $204.08 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-16 | 3 days | -0.2% | $194.53 | $194.16 | $196.53 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-13 | 6 days | -0.9% | $185.26 | $183.58 | $194.53 |
| 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-06 | 5 days | -0.1% | $183.74 | $183.53 | $184.51 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2 days | -0.8% | $182.46 | $181.02 | $183.74 |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2 days | -0.2% | $181.19 | $180.75 | $182.46 |
| 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-26 | 3 days | -0.9% | $180.93 | $179.23 | $181.19 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2024-01-17 | 2 days | -0.3% | $176.89 | $176.28 | $176.96 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-12 | 10 days | -1.0% | $175.15 | $173.35 | $176.89 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | 16 days | -2.5% | $174.61 | $170.21 | $174.65 |
| 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-12 | 8 days | -1.1% | $170.06 | $168.22 | $172.20 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-12-01 | 152 days | -12.4% | $167.66 | $146.85 | $169.48 |
| 2022-08-18 | 2023-06-30 | 317 days | -14.4% | $166.67 | $142.59 | $167.66 |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $161.71 | $161.39 | $163.29 |
| 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-08 | 4 days | -0.2% | $160.81 | $160.53 | $161.16 |
| 2022-04-29 | 2022-08-04 | 98 days | -16.8% | $160.65 | $133.73 | $160.81 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-04-27 | 114 days | -15.8% | $157.38 | $132.58 | $158.56 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2 days | -0.4% | $156.89 | $156.28 | $157.38 |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-29 | 30 days | -3.8% | $156.75 | $150.81 | $156.89 |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-11-29 | 4 days | -1.4% | $155.71 | $153.59 | $156.75 |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-24 | 7 days | -1.4% | $155.42 | $153.17 | $155.71 |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-16 | 23 days | -5.6% | $154.49 | $145.78 | $154.68 |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-19 | 2 days | -0.6% | $148.61 | $147.66 | $149.24 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-14 | 42 days | -4.5% | $146.40 | $139.84 | $148.42 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-01 | 2 days | -0.0% | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.89 |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-08-26 | 4 days | -0.8% | $143.17 | $142.06 | $143.79 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-20 | 4 days | -1.6% | $142.22 | $140.00 | $143.17 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-12 | 9 days | -1.6% | $139.86 | $137.59 | $140.49 |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-03 | 2 days | -0.7% | $138.79 | $137.86 | $139.86 |
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-30 | 3 days | -0.9% | $137.57 | $136.36 | $138.79 |
| 2021-07-19 | 2021-07-23 | 5 days | -1.5% | $136.49 | $134.45 | $137.04 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-15 | 8 days | -1.3% | $134.84 | $133.09 | $136.07 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-07-06 | 57 days | -3.9% | $133.56 | $128.31 | $133.65 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-05-10 | 5 days | -0.2% | $132.05 | $131.81 | $133.56 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-28 | 7 days | -1.2% | $126.38 | $124.86 | $127.01 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-21 | 3 days | -0.5% | $125.91 | $125.33 | $126.38 |
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 WM
Waste Management, Inc. has dropped 5%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 115 days with an average max drop of -11.5%.
The current drawdown of -6.3% has lasted 24 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 to Aug 2022 | -16.8% | 98 days |
| Jan 2022 to Apr 2022 | -15.8% | 114 days |
| Aug 2022 to Jun 2023 | -14.4% | 317 days |
| Jul 2023 to Dec 2023 | -12.4% | 152 days |
| Nov 2024 to Feb 2025 | -11.9% | 78 days |
| Jul 2024 to Nov 2024 | -11.9% | 109 days |
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