S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot, (HD) and more
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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot, (HD) 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 October 06, 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), Industrials (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corp | Technology | $238.90 | +26.50% | 2026-10-05 | 68.8 | +18.6% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | $525.18 | +11.05% | 2026-10-05 | 68.4 | +21.2% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | $406.76 | +126.77% | 2026-10-05 | 68.4 | +61.0% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | $272.67 | +140.46% | 2026-10-05 | 73.1 | +75.8% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| JCI | Johnson Controls International plc | Industrials | $156.85 | +28.24% | 2026-10-05 | 70.3 | +13.6% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
NVDA | NVIDIA Corp | Technology | Price Last: $238.90 | % Realized: +26.50% | RSI: 68.8 | % above MA200: +18.6% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
NVIDIA Corp designs high-performance GPUs and AI infrastructure. Investors care because the company provides the essential hardware acceleration required to power large-scale generative AI models and data center computing, positioning it as the primary beneficiary of the global shift toward accelerated computing.
Momentum is strong with a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) and a 26.5% return over 2026 YTD. With an RSI(14) of 68.8 and the price 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, the stock is positioned for a potential breakout.
MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | Price Last: $525.18 | % Realized: +11.05% | RSI: 68.4 | % above MA200: +21.2% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Microsoft Corporation dominates the enterprise software and cloud computing landscape through its Azure platform and Office suite. Investors care because it is a primary driver of AI integration across productivity tools, creating high-margin recurring revenue streams and deep corporate ecosystem lock-in.
The technicals signal strong momentum. MSFT is in a sustained uptrend with bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) and an RSI(14) of 68.4. Trading at $530.50, the stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | Price Last: $406.76 | % Realized: +126.77% | RSI: 68.4 | % above MA200: +61.0% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Palo Alto Networks Inc provides cybersecurity solutions. Investors should care because the company is demonstrating significant growth, evidenced by a 126.8% return over the 2026 YTD period.
The stock shows strong momentum with a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) and an RSI(14) of 68.4. Trading at $423.39, it is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, signaling a potential breakout.
CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | Price Last: $272.67 | % Realized: +140.46% | RSI: 73.1 | % above MA200: +75.8% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc provides cloud-native endpoint protection and threat intelligence. Investors should care because the company is capturing the shift toward consolidated cybersecurity platforms, evidenced by a 140.5% return over the 2026 YTD period.
The stock shows strong momentum with a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200). While the RSI(14) of 73.1 suggests overbought conditions, the price of $282.26 is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, signaling a potential breakout.
JCI | Johnson Controls International plc | Industrials | Price Last: $156.85 | % Realized: +28.24% | RSI: 70.3 | % above MA200: +13.6% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Johnson Controls International plc provides building technology and energy efficiency solutions. Investors should care as the company focuses on optimizing building performance and sustainability, positioning it to benefit from global mandates for greener infrastructure and smart building automation.
The stock shows strong momentum with a 28.2% return over 2026 YTD. Technicals are bullish with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 and an RSI(14) of 70.3. Trading 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, JCI is positioned at a potential breakout level.
📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Consumer Cyclical (2), Healthcare (1), Communication Services (1), Industrials (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | Home Depot, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $281.15 | -18.70% | 2026-10-05 | 29.3 | -16.9% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | Healthcare | $42.40 | -55.23% | 2026-10-05 | 36.4 | -30.7% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $179.50 | -27.30% | 2026-10-05 | 27.0 | -22.3% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CMCSA | Comcast Corp | Communication Services | $21.57 | -22.09% | 2026-10-02 | 30.0 | -19.0% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman Corp | Industrials | $476.11 | -18.71% | 2026-10-05 | 24.2 | -20.3% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
HD | Home Depot, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $281.15 | % Realized: -18.70% | RSI: 29.3 | % above MA200: -16.9% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Home Depot, Inc (HD) operates as a home improvement retailer, selling products like building materials, tools, and appliances. Investors care about its performance as it reflects housing market trends and consumer spending habits.
HD's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price ($283.83) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) at 29.3 suggests oversold conditions, and being 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low signals major support testing, potentially a warning sign.
BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | Healthcare | Price Last: $42.40 | % Realized: -55.23% | RSI: 36.4 | % above MA200: -30.7% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Boston Scientific Corp develops medical technology for minimally invasive interventions. Investors should care as the company focuses on high-growth sectors like cardiology and endoscopy to improve patient outcomes and reduce surgical recovery times.
The technicals signal a warning sign. BSX is in a sustained downtrend with bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200) and an RSI(14) of 36.4. The stock is 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low, following a -55.2% return over that period.
LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $179.50 | % Realized: -27.30% | RSI: 27.0 | % above MA200: -22.3% | 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 ($180.52) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 27.0, near oversold territory. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, having fallen 27.3% YTD, indicating a potential warning sign.
CMCSA | Comcast Corp | Communication Services | Price Last: $21.57 | % Realized: -22.09% | RSI: 30.0 | % above MA200: -19.0% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Comcast Corp is a media and telecommunications conglomerate providing cable television, internet, and phone services, as well as owning NBCUniversal, a major media company with film, television, and theme park assets, making it a significant player in both consumer connectivity and entertainment content.
Comcast Corp's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 30.0 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($21.73) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
NOC | Northrop Grumman Corp | Industrials | Price Last: $476.11 | % Realized: -18.71% | RSI: 24.2 | % above MA200: -20.3% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Northrop Grumman Corp is a leading defense contractor specializing in advanced aerospace systems, cybersecurity, and electronic warfare. Investors should care due to its significant role in government defense spending and potential for long-term growth driven by geopolitical tensions.
The stock is in a sustained downtrend with a bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), RSI(14) at 24.2 indicating oversold conditions, and is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, down 18.7% YTD.
Market Commentary
The S&P 500 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like NVDA, MSFT, PANW, CRWD, and JCI are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while HD, BSX, LOW, CMCSA, and NOC are at their 2026 YTD lows, showing weaker performance.
The stocks near their 2026 YTD highs are primarily from the technology sector, with NVDA, MSFT, PANW, and CRWD being major players in areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. In contrast, the stocks near their 2026 YTD lows are from diverse sectors, including consumer staples (HD, LOW), healthcare (BSX), consumer discretionary (CMCSA), and industrials (NOC). This divergence may indicate varying market conditions and sector rotations.
Investors should monitor these stocks for signs of continued strength or weakness, as well as watch for any changes in market conditions that could impact their trajectories. As these stocks are near their 2026 YTD extremes, a breakout or reversal could signal a significant shift in market sentiment and potentially influence broader market trends.
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.
