Definition
The 52-week high is the highest price a stock has reached in the last 12 months (52 weeks). Investors use this number to understand the highest level a stock has traded at during the past year and to compare it with the current price.
Example
For example, if a company’s share price reached 1,000 at its highest point in the past year, then 1,000 is the 52-week high of that stock. If the stock is currently trading at 950, it means the price is close to its highest level in the last 12 months.
Caution
The 52-week high only shows the highest price in the past year. It does not guarantee that the stock will keep rising. Investors should also look at the company’s performance and other market factors before making investment decisions.