52-week Low

The 52-week Low is the lowest price a stock has traded at over the past year. You'll see this number listed on most stock quote pages, right alongside the 52-week High. It matters because it gives you a quick sense of where a stock stands in its recent range—whether it's near bargain-basement levels or bouncing back from a rough patch. Some investors use it as a signal: a stock hitting new lows might suggest weakness, while one climbing away from its low could indicate recovery. For example, if TechCorp's 52-week Low is $45 and it's currently trading at $72, you know it's had a solid run-up from its recent bottom.