S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Chevron (CVX), McDonald's (MCD) and more
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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Chevron (CVX), McDonald's (MCD) and more
Screening all 503 S&P 500 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of September 10, 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: Energy (4), Technology (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVX | Chevron Corp | Energy | $213.81 | +37.15% | 2026-09-09 | 71.5 | +17.5% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| DELL | Dell Technologies Inc | Technology | $535.25 | +318.82% | 2026-09-09 | 61.8 | +106.2% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | Energy | $399.44 | +141.88% | 2026-09-09 | 80.9 | +63.2% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | Energy | $260.78 | +99.72% | 2026-09-09 | 78.0 | +49.6% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| VLO | Valero Energy Corp | Energy | $388.95 | +135.29% | 2026-09-09 | 77.5 | +60.2% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
CVX | Chevron Corp | Energy | Price Last: $213.81 | % Realized: +37.15% | RSI: 71.5 | % above MA200: +17.5% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Chevron Corp is a multinational energy corporation that explores, produces, and refines oil and gas. Investors care about its ability to generate cash flow from its diversified upstream and downstream operations, as well as its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Chevron Corp's technical situation indicates strong momentum: RSI(14) is 71.5, and the stock is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's near a potential breakout level, 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, after a 37.1% 2026 YTD return.
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DELL | Dell Technologies Inc | Technology | Price Last: $535.25 | % Realized: +318.82% | RSI: 61.8 | % above MA200: +106.2% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Dell Technologies Inc is a technology company that provides a range of products and services including personal computers, data storage solutions, and cloud computing infrastructure. Investors should care about its ability to innovate and adapt to changing tech landscapes.
Dell's current technical situation indicates strong momentum with RSI(14) at 61.8 and a bullish MA alignment: price ($522.91) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, nearing a potential breakout at its 2026 YTD high.
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MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | Energy | Price Last: $399.44 | % Realized: +141.88% | RSI: 80.9 | % above MA200: +63.2% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) operates as a refining, marketing, and transportation company, generating revenue primarily through refining and distributing petroleum products. Investors care about its refining margins, capacity, and logistics efficiency.
MPC's RSI(14) is 80.9, indicating overbought conditions. The MA alignment is bullish with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, showing a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, near a potential breakout.
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PSX | Phillips 66 | Energy | Price Last: $260.78 | % Realized: +99.72% | RSI: 78.0 | % above MA200: +49.6% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Phillips 66 is a diversified energy company with refining, midstream, and chemicals businesses. Investors should care about its refining margins, pipeline throughput, and chemicals demand, which drive its profitability and cash flow generation.
PSX's RSI(14) is 78.0, indicating strong momentum with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, a sustained uptrend. At 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it nears a potential breakout level, with 99.7% YTD return.
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VLO | Valero Energy Corp | Energy | Price Last: $388.95 | % Realized: +135.29% | RSI: 77.5 | % above MA200: +60.2% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Valero Energy Corp is a refining company that operates a significant number of refineries, producing fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Investors should care because its refining operations are crucial to the global energy supply chain, and its performance is closely tied to energy prices.
Valero Energy Corp's current technical situation indicates strong momentum, with an RSI(14) of 77.5 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 135.3% YTD, suggesting potential for a breakout.
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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Consumer Cyclical (3), Healthcare (1), Industrials (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD | McDonald's Corp | Consumer Cyclical | $253.48 | -16.41% | 2026-09-09 | 34.9 | -14.1% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| TJX | TJX Companies, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $126.12 | -18.25% | 2026-09-09 | 18.1 | -18.3% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| SYK | Stryker Corp | Healthcare | $275.39 | -20.91% | 2026-09-09 | 24.0 | -18.3% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $198.60 | -19.56% | 2026-09-09 | 33.0 | -15.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| HON | Honeywell International Inc | Industrials | $204.93 | -0.24% | 2026-09-09 | 28.8 | -10.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
MCD | McDonald's Corp | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $253.48 | % Realized: -16.41% | RSI: 34.9 | % above MA200: -14.1% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
McDonald's Corp operates quick-service restaurants, serving burgers, fries, and beverages globally. Investors should care about its brand strength, global footprint, and operational efficiency, as these factors influence revenue growth and profitability.
McDonald's Corp is in a sustained downtrend with price ($254.82) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 34.9, near oversold territory. Testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, a -16.4% YTD return indicates significant weakness, potentially a warning sign.
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TJX | TJX Companies, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $126.12 | % Realized: -18.25% | RSI: 18.1 | % above MA200: -18.3% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
TJX Companies, Inc operates off-price retail stores, offering brand-name merchandise at discounted prices. Investors should care about its ability to maintain margins and sales growth amidst competition, as indicated by its financial performance and stock price movements.
TJX is in a sustained downtrend with price ($126.40) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 18.1, indicating oversold conditions. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, having returned -18.3% YTD, potentially a warning sign.
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SYK | Stryker Corp | Healthcare | Price Last: $275.39 | % Realized: -20.91% | RSI: 24.0 | % above MA200: -18.3% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Stryker Corp is a medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets orthopedic implants, surgical equipment, and neurotechnology products. Investors should care about its innovation pipeline and market share in the orthopedic and surgical segments.
Stryker Corp's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 24.0 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($273.90) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with MA20 < MA50 < MA200, testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
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LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $198.60 | % Realized: -19.56% | RSI: 33.0 | % above MA200: -15.8% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Lowe's Cos., Inc operates as a home improvement retailer, selling products such as building materials, tools, and appliances. Investors should care because its performance reflects housing market trends and consumer spending habits.
Lowe's is in a sustained downtrend with price ($196.14) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 33.0, near oversold territory, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
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HON | Honeywell International Inc | Industrials | Price Last: $204.93 | % Realized: -0.24% | RSI: 28.8 | % above MA200: -10.8% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Honeywell International Inc is a diversified technology conglomerate that manufactures aerospace products, control systems for buildings and industry, and performance materials. Investors care about its broad exposure to industrial and commercial sectors, making it a barometer for global economic activity.
Honeywell's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 28.8 indicating oversold conditions. The sustained downtrend is evident as the price ($202.20) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
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Market Commentary
The S&P 500 stocks listed are currently trading near their year-to-date (YTD) extremes for 2026. Chevron Corp (CVX), Dell Technologies Inc (DELL), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy Corp (VLO) are at their YTD highs, while McDonald's Corp (MCD), TJX Companies, Inc (TJX), Stryker Corp (SYK), Lowe's Cos., Inc (LOW), and Honeywell International Inc (HON) are at their YTD lows.
The stocks at their YTD highs are primarily from the energy sector, indicating strong performance in this industry. In contrast, the stocks at their YTD lows are from consumer staples and industrials, suggesting a potential slowdown or challenges in these sectors. The divergence in performance between these sectors may be driven by various market conditions, including changes in commodity prices, consumer behavior, and economic outlook.
Investors should monitor the factors driving these sector themes, such as energy demand, consumer spending, and industrial production, to gauge the sustainability of these trends. Watching the price movements of these stocks and their respective sectors will be crucial in understanding the broader market dynamics and making informed investment decisions.
Methodology: All 503 S&P 500 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.
