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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Electronic Arts, (EA), Monster Beverage (MNST) and more

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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Electronic Arts, (EA), Monster Beverage (MNST) and more

Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Electronic Arts, (EA), Monster Beverage (MNST) 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 September 02, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.

Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought Β· RSI < 30 = oversold Β· Green % Realized = positive YTD return Β· Red = negative.

📈 Nearest to 2026 High

Sectors represented: Healthcare (2), Technology (2), Communication Services (1)

Nearest to 2026 High β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
EAElectronic Arts, IncCommunication Services$209.70+0.38%2026-08-04β€”β€”β€”
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals, IncHealthcare$547.65+21.13%2026-08-2566.9+17.8%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
AMGNAMGEN IncHealthcare$438.12+33.72%2026-08-2468.7+22.6%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PAYXPaychex IncTechnology$125.64+15.69%2026-08-3155.5+20.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
ADPAutomatic Data Processing IncTechnology$283.49+12.10%2026-08-2857.2+19.7%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
EA chart

EA  |  Electronic Arts, Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $209.70  |  % Realized: +0.38%  |  RSI: β€”  |  % above MA200: β€”  |  Trend: β€”

Electronic Arts, Inc (EA) is a video game company that develops and publishes games such as FIFA and Madden NFL. Investors should care because its performance is tied to the gaming industry's growth and popularity of its flagship titles.

The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 0.4% YTD. Since MA and RSI data are unavailable, the technical situation cannot be fully assessed, but the proximity to the YTD high may indicate a potential breakout.

VRTX chart

VRTX  |  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $547.65  |  % Realized: +21.13%  |  RSI: 66.9  |  % above MA200: +17.8%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes therapies for cystic fibrosis and other serious diseases. Investors should care because its treatments have shown significant clinical benefits, driving revenue growth.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shows bullish technicals with RSI(14) at 66.9, price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, and is 0.9% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating potential momentum as it nears a breakout level with 21.1% 2026 YTD return.

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AMGN chart

AMGN  |  AMGEN Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $438.12  |  % Realized: +33.72%  |  RSI: 68.7  |  % above MA200: +22.6%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

AMGEN Inc is a biotechnology company that develops and markets human therapeutics, focusing on innovative treatments for serious illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and bone health disorders, making it an attractive investment for those seeking exposure to the biotech sector.

AMGN's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend momentum with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 68.7, and is 1.3% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting potential for a breakout.

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PAYX chart

PAYX  |  Paychex Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $125.64  |  % Realized: +15.69%  |  RSI: 55.5  |  % above MA200: +20.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Paychex Inc provides payroll processing, HR services, and benefits administration to businesses, helping them manage workforce costs and compliance; investors should care because its services are essential to companies, generating recurring revenue.

Paychex Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 55.5, and is 1.3% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating potential momentum; the bullish MA alignment and near-breakout level suggest continued upward pressure.

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ADP chart

ADP  |  Automatic Data Processing Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $283.49  |  % Realized: +12.10%  |  RSI: 57.2  |  % above MA200: +19.7%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Automatic Data Processing Inc provides HR, payroll, and benefits administration services to businesses, streamlining workforce management. Investors should care because its stable, recurring revenue model and market leadership position it for long-term growth.

ADP's technicals indicate sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 57.2, and 1.4% below 2026 YTD high, suggesting momentum near a potential breakout level, with 12.1% 2026 YTD return.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Consumer Defensive (1), Communication Services (1), Utilities (1), Industrials (1), Healthcare (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
MNSTMonster Beverage CorpConsumer Defensive$44.99-40.93%2026-09-0140.8-42.4%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EAElectronic Arts, IncCommunication Services$209.70+0.38%2026-07-17β€”β€”β€”
EXCExelon CorpUtilities$43.83-0.20%2026-01-1234.4-4.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
HONHoneywell International IncIndustrials$209.98+2.21%2026-01-0230.9-8.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
IDXXIdexx Laboratories, IncHealthcare$545.16-18.63%2026-06-3047.3-10.4%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
MNST chart

MNST  |  Monster Beverage Corp  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $44.99  |  % Realized: -40.93%  |  RSI: 40.8  |  % above MA200: -42.4%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Monster Beverage Corp is a leading energy drink manufacturer, and investors should care about its performance as it dominates the energy drink market. Its stock performance reflects demand for its products and competitive positioning.

The stock is in a sustained downtrend with price ($44.42) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 40.8, nearing oversold territory, and is 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low, indicating a potential support test.

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EA chart

EA  |  Electronic Arts, Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $209.70  |  % Realized: +0.38%  |  RSI: β€”  |  % above MA200: β€”  |  Trend: β€”

Electronic Arts, Inc (EA) is a video game company that develops and publishes games such as FIFA and Madden NFL. Investors should care because its performance is tied to the gaming industry's growth and popularity of its flagship titles.

The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 0.4% YTD. Since MA and RSI data are unavailable, the technical situation cannot be fully assessed, but the proximity to the YTD high may indicate a potential breakout.

EXC chart

EXC  |  Exelon Corp  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $43.83  |  % Realized: -0.20%  |  RSI: 34.4  |  % above MA200: -4.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Exelon Corp is a utility company that generates and distributes electricity, operating nuclear, natural gas, and renewable energy facilities. Investors should care about its stable cash flows and regulatory environment, which impact its dividend sustainability and long-term growth prospects.

Exelon Corp's current technical situation is bearish, with a sustained downtrend indicated by price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200. The RSI(14) is 34.4, nearing oversold territory, and the stock is 2.2% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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HON chart

HON  |  Honeywell International Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $209.98  |  % Realized: +2.21%  |  RSI: 30.9  |  % above MA200: -8.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Honeywell International Inc is a diversified technology conglomerate that operates in various sectors including aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials. Investors should care due to its diversified revenue streams and exposure to various industrial and commercial markets.

Honeywell's current technical situation shows a potential warning sign with an RSI(14) of 30.9, indicating oversold conditions, and the stock price is below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing mixed signals, and is 2.2% above its 2026 YTD low.

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IDXX chart

IDXX  |  Idexx Laboratories, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $545.16  |  % Realized: -18.63%  |  RSI: 47.3  |  % above MA200: -10.4%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Idexx Laboratories, Inc is a veterinary diagnostics company providing testing solutions. Investors should care due to its market leadership and growth potential in the pet healthcare industry.

IDXX's RSI(14) is 47.3, indicating neutral momentum. It's below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing mixed signals, and is only 3.6% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, potentially a warning sign.

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Market Commentary

The Nasdaq 100 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some close to their highs and others near their lows. Stocks like EA, VRTX, AMGN, PAYX, and ADP are within 1.5% of their 2026 YTD highs, while MNST, EA, EXC, HON, and IDXX are near their YTD lows, with the latter group having risen slightly above their lows.

The technology sector and related stocks are influenced by various macro conditions and themes. The performance of these Nasdaq 100 stocks near their 2026 extremes may be driven by factors such as earnings reports, industry trends, and broader economic conditions. For instance, the presence of pharmaceutical companies like VRTX and AMGN suggests that healthcare and biotech trends are at play.

Investors and traders should monitor upcoming earnings reports, industry developments, and macroeconomic indicators to gauge the next moves for these stocks. Specifically, watching how EA, which is near both its 2026 high and low, reacts to market conditions could provide insights into the gaming and entertainment sector. Additionally, tracking the performance of other stocks near their YTD extremes may reveal emerging trends within the Nasdaq 100.


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 βˆ’ 1) Γ— 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.

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