Guide
What Is the 52-Week High and Low?
The 52-week high and 52-week low are the highest and lowest prices at which a stock has traded over the trailing 52 weeks (about one year). They're among the most-watched reference points for any stock.
What they tell you
The 52-week range frames where the current price sits relative to the past year. A stock near its 52-week high is in a strong uptrend (and may be hitting resistance or fresh highs); one near its 52-week low is in a downtrend (and may be forming a base or falling further). Neither is a buy or sell signal on its own — context matters.
How traders use them
- Breakouts — a move above the 52-week high can signal momentum.
- Support/resistance — the high and low often act as psychological levels.
- Screening — filtering for stocks near their highs or lows is a common first pass.
Getting the range
You can derive the 52-week high and low from a stock's daily price history — take the max high and min low over the last year. Each company's recent range is also shown on its stock page.