Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palantir (PLTR), Electronic Arts, (EA) and more
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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palantir (PLTR), Electronic Arts, (EA) 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 August 28, 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: Technology (5)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTR | Palantir Technologies Inc | Technology | $185.93 | +10.76% | 2026-08-27 | 69.5 | +22.8% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing Inc | Technology | $284.68 | +12.58% | 2026-08-27 | 67.4 | +20.5% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | $227.96 | +101.03% | 2026-08-27 | 57.6 | +62.3% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| FTNT | Fortinet Inc | Technology | $172.78 | +121.85% | 2026-08-27 | 60.2 | +59.8% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| PAYX | Paychex Inc | Technology | $126.48 | +16.46% | 2026-08-27 | 65.4 | +22.0% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |

PLTR | Palantir Technologies Inc | Technology | Price Last: $185.93 | % Realized: +10.76% | RSI: 69.5 | % above MA200: +22.8% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Palantir Technologies Inc provides data integration and analytics software, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions. Investors should care as its technology is used by government agencies and commercial clients for critical applications, potentially driving growth.
PLTR's RSI(14) is 69.5, nearing overbought territory. With price above MA20, MA50, and MA200, it shows strong upward momentum. Being 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it indicates a potential breakout level, suggesting continued upward pressure.
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ADP | Automatic Data Processing Inc | Technology | Price Last: $284.68 | % Realized: +12.58% | RSI: 67.4 | % above MA200: +20.5% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Automatic Data Processing Inc provides payroll processing, human capital management, and data-driven HR services, making it a critical infrastructure component for businesses; investors should care because its stable, recurring revenue model and market leadership position offer a defensive growth profile.
ADP's technicals indicate sustained uptrend with price at $285.07 above MA20 > MA50 > MA200; RSI(14) is 67.4, nearing overbought territory. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting potential breakout momentum.
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CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | Price Last: $227.96 | % Realized: +101.03% | RSI: 57.6 | % above MA200: +62.3% | 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 current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend with bullish MA alignment: price ($217.26) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, and RSI(14) at 57.6, suggesting momentum. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 101.0% YTD, indicating strong upward momentum.
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FTNT | Fortinet Inc | Technology | Price Last: $172.78 | % Realized: +121.85% | RSI: 60.2 | % above MA200: +59.8% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Fortinet Inc (FTNT) is a cybersecurity company providing network security solutions, including firewalls and threat intelligence. Investors should care because its products protect against cyber threats, making it a crucial player in the growing cybersecurity market.
Fortinet Inc's current technical situation indicates momentum, with an RSI(14) of 60.2 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200), suggesting a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, nearing a potential breakout.
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PAYX | Paychex Inc | Technology | Price Last: $126.48 | % Realized: +16.46% | RSI: 65.4 | % above MA200: +22.0% | 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 and relatively stable growth.
Paychex Inc's current technical situation indicates momentum, with RSI(14) at 65.4, a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200), and the stock at 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Communication Services (2), Consumer Defensive (2), Utilities (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA | Electronic Arts, Inc | Communication Services | $209.70 | +0.38% | 2026-07-17 | β | β | β |
| EXC | Exelon Corp | Utilities | $43.96 | +0.09% | 2026-01-12 | 40.4 | -4.4% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| MNST | Monster Beverage Corp | Consumer Defensive | $46.70 | -38.68% | 2026-08-17 | 41.9 | -40.5% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| TTD | Trade Desk Inc | Communication Services | $13.42 | -64.38% | 2026-08-26 | 35.0 | -47.9% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| PEP | PepsiCo Inc | Consumer Defensive | $139.72 | -1.76% | 2026-07-23 | 49.9 | -6.2% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |

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 leading interactive entertainment software company that develops and publishes games such as FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims. Investors should care about its performance in the gaming market and its ability to innovate and release successful titles.
The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 0.4% YTD. With RSI(14) being N/A and MA alignment data incomplete, technical indicators are inconclusive. The proximity to its YTD high may indicate a potential breakout level, but without complete data, it's uncertain whether this is momentum or a warning sign.

EXC | Exelon Corp | Utilities | Price Last: $43.96 | % Realized: +0.09% | RSI: 40.4 | % above MA200: -4.4% | 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 dividend yield, given its role in meeting US energy demands.
Exelon Corp's technicals indicate a warning sign: RSI(14) is 40.4, below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock 2.5% above its 2026 YTD low, suggesting it is testing major support with a flat 0.1% return over the 2026 YTD period.
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MNST | Monster Beverage Corp | Consumer Defensive | Price Last: $46.70 | % Realized: -38.68% | RSI: 41.9 | % above MA200: -40.5% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Monster Beverage Corp is a leading energy drink manufacturer with a portfolio of brands including Monster Energy. Investors should care about its performance as it operates in a competitive beverage market with shifting consumer preferences.
The stock is in a sustained downtrend with price ($46.61) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 41.9, nearing oversold territory. It's testing major support, only 2.6% above its 2026 YTD low, indicating a potential warning sign.
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TTD | Trade Desk Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $13.42 | % Realized: -64.38% | RSI: 35.0 | % above MA200: -47.9% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Trade Desk Inc operates a demand-side platform enabling advertisers to manage digital ad campaigns across various channels. Investors should care because its performance reflects the digital advertising market's health and its competitive positioning within it.
The stock is in a sustained downtrend with price ($13.37) below all MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200), RSI(14) at 35.0 indicating oversold conditions, and is 3.0% above its 2026 YTD low, suggesting a potential support test with a -64.4% 2026 YTD return.
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PEP | PepsiCo Inc | Consumer Defensive | Price Last: $139.72 | % Realized: -1.76% | RSI: 49.9 | % above MA200: -6.2% | 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, making it a significant player in the consumer staples sector.
PepsiCo's current technical situation shows mixed signals: RSI(14) at 49.9 indicates neutral momentum, with price above MA20/MA50 but below MA200; it's 3.5% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, and has returned -1.8% YTD.
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Market Commentary
The Nasdaq 100 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others near their lows. Specifically, PLTR, ADP, CRWD, FTNT, and PAYX are at their 2026 YTD highs, while EA, EXC, MNST, TTD, and PEP are near their 2026 YTD lows, having risen slightly above them.
The technology sector themes driving these moves include the performance of cybersecurity stocks like CRWD and FTNT, which are at their YTD highs, indicating strong demand for their services. In contrast, stocks like EA and TTD, which are near their YTD lows, may be influenced by factors such as gaming industry trends and advertising market conditions.
Investors and traders should watch the factors driving these stocks' performance, including macroeconomic conditions and sector-specific trends. Monitoring the percentage changes of stocks near their YTD lows, such as EA's +0.4% and TTD's +3.0% above their lows, may provide insight into potential future movements. As the year progresses, continued observation of these stocks' positions relative to their YTD extremes will be crucial.
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 β 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.

