Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palo Alto Networks (PANW), PepsiCo (PEP) and more
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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palo Alto Networks (PANW), PepsiCo (PEP) and more
Screening all 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of October 01, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.
Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought · RSI < 30 = oversold · Green % Realized = positive YTD return · Red = negative.
📈 Nearest to 2026 High
Sectors represented: Technology (4), Communication Services (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | $397.31 | +121.50% | 2026-09-30 | 58.9 | +59.4% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | $264.75 | +133.48% | 2026-09-30 | 66.5 | +73.3% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| FTNT | Fortinet Inc | Technology | $178.76 | +129.53% | 2026-09-30 | 59.9 | +51.4% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| WBD | Warner Bros. Discovery Inc | Communication Services | $30.95 | +8.56% | 2026-09-30 | 75.4 | +11.9% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | $512.90 | +8.45% | 2026-09-25 | 63.4 | +18.5% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | Price Last: $397.31 | % Realized: +121.50% | RSI: 58.9 | % above MA200: +59.4% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Palo Alto Networks Inc is a cybersecurity company providing advanced threat prevention and security solutions. Investors should care due to its strong market position and innovative products that address evolving cyber threats.
Palo Alto Networks Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price at $392.82, RSI(14) at 58.9, and MA alignment: price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating potential breakout momentum.
CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | Price Last: $264.75 | % Realized: +133.48% | RSI: 66.5 | % above MA200: +73.3% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc is a cybersecurity company providing cloud-delivered endpoint and cloud workload protection. Investors should care because its innovative solutions are in high demand, driving growth. Specific details about its products and services are not provided in the data.
Crowdstrike's technical situation indicates strong momentum: RSI(14) is 66.5, and the stock is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
FTNT | Fortinet Inc | Technology | Price Last: $178.76 | % Realized: +129.53% | RSI: 59.9 | % above MA200: +51.4% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Fortinet Inc is a cybersecurity company that provides security solutions such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems; investors should care because its products protect networks from cyber threats, a growing concern for businesses and organizations.
Fortinet Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 59.9, and is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating strong momentum with no immediate signs of overbought conditions or reversal.
WBD | Warner Bros. Discovery Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $30.95 | % Realized: +8.56% | RSI: 75.4 | % above MA200: +11.9% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc is a media conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of entertainment and news assets, including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, and Discovery Channel, making it a significant player in global content creation and distribution.
WBD's RSI(14) is 75.4, indicating strong momentum as it's nearing overbought territory. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) confirms a sustained uptrend, with the stock at 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | Price Last: $512.90 | % Realized: +8.45% | RSI: 63.4 | % above MA200: +18.5% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Microsoft Corporation is a technology company that develops, licenses, and supports software, hardware, and services, including Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox. Investors care about its dominance in productivity software and cloud computing, driving revenue growth.
Microsoft's current technical situation indicates momentum, with RSI(14) at 63.4 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). The stock is 0.6% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Communication Services (3), Consumer Defensive (1), Consumer Cyclical (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEP | PepsiCo Inc | Consumer Defensive | $126.72 | -10.90% | 2026-09-30 | 25.1 | -14.0% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| APP | Applovin Corp | Communication Services | $290.43 | -53.03% | 2026-09-30 | 33.6 | -36.6% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CHTR | Charter Communications Inc | Communication Services | $110.90 | -47.01% | 2026-09-29 | 28.0 | -36.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| LULU | Lululemon Athletica inc | Consumer Cyclical | $96.19 | -54.37% | 2026-09-16 | 39.1 | -33.9% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| TMUS | T-Mobile US Inc | Communication Services | $163.08 | -18.29% | 2026-09-22 | 34.7 | -14.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
PEP | PepsiCo Inc | Consumer Defensive | Price Last: $126.72 | % Realized: -10.90% | RSI: 25.1 | % above MA200: -14.0% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
PepsiCo Inc is a diversified food and beverage company with brands like Pepsi, Lay's, and Gatorade, generating revenue through beverage sales, snack foods, and other categories. Investors care about its performance due to its market presence and dividend yield.
PepsiCo Inc's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 25.1 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($126.28) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
APP | Applovin Corp | Communication Services | Price Last: $290.43 | % Realized: -53.03% | RSI: 33.6 | % above MA200: -36.6% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Applovin Corp is a mobile technology company that enables advertisers and developers to market and monetize their apps. Investors should care because its platform connects advertisers with app developers, driving revenue through advertising and software solutions.
Applovin Corp's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 33.6 indicating oversold conditions. The sustained downtrend is evident as price ($286.45) < MA20 < MA50 < MA200, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
CHTR | Charter Communications Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $110.90 | % Realized: -47.01% | RSI: 28.0 | % above MA200: -36.8% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Charter Communications Inc is a broadband connectivity company providing cable television, internet, and phone services to residential and commercial customers. Investors should care about its ability to maintain subscriber growth and navigate the competitive landscape.
Charter Communications Inc is in a sustained downtrend with price ($109.30) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 28.0, near oversold territory, and the stock is 0.2% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, indicating a potential warning sign.
LULU | Lululemon Athletica inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $96.19 | % Realized: -54.37% | RSI: 39.1 | % above MA200: -33.9% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Lululemon Athletica inc designs and sells high-end athletic wear, particularly yoga apparel. Investors care due to its strong brand loyalty and premium pricing, which drive revenue growth and profitability in the competitive athleisure market.
Lululemon's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 39.1 indicating oversold conditions and a sustained downtrend as price ($97.76) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support near its 2026 YTD low.
TMUS | T-Mobile US Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $163.08 | % Realized: -18.29% | RSI: 34.7 | % above MA200: -14.8% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
T-Mobile US Inc is a wireless network operator providing mobile services. Investors should care about its competitive positioning, 5G rollout, and subscriber growth as these factors drive revenue and profitability in the telecom sector.
T-Mobile US Inc is in a sustained downtrend with price ($162.78) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 34.7, near oversold territory. The stock is 0.4% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, indicating a potential warning sign.
Market Commentary
The Nasdaq 100 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like PANW, CRWD, and FTNT are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while PEP and APP are at their 2026 YTD lows, suggesting weaker performance.
The technology sector themes driving these moves include cybersecurity, with PANW, CRWD, and FTNT all being major players, and potentially benefiting from increased demand for security solutions. On the other hand, stocks like PEP and APP, which are at their lows, may be influenced by broader consumer and macroeconomic trends. The presence of MSFT near its high also highlights the strength of large-cap tech.
Investors and traders should watch the factors driving these stocks' movements, such as earnings reports and macroeconomic indicators, to gauge whether these trends continue. Specifically, monitoring the performance of PANW, CRWD, and FTNT, as well as PEP and APP, will be crucial in understanding the direction of the technology sector and broader Nasdaq 100 in 2026.
Methodology: All 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents screened. Close prices downloaded from 2026-01-01. Period high = highest close since Jan 1 2026; period low = lowest close since Jan 1 2026. Distance = (current price / period extreme − 1) × 100. Technical indicators computed on up to 1 year of daily OHLCV data.
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
